Bremen, officially the Free Hanseatic City-State of Bremen, is the smallest federal state in Germany. It consists of only two German cities viz., Bremen and Bremerhaven. Here are some amazing facts!
Although the state of Bremen has only two cities, it has the record of having the largest population among all German states.
Bremen is home to about 129 ultra-high net-worth individuals (UHNWI) i.e., millionaires and multi-millionaires.
Bremen is reputed the world over for being the working-class city. It boasts a huge number of multinational companies and manufacturing centers.
In 2005, Bremen was named Germany's first ever “City of Science”. It has always been a major center for science and learning.
The city of Bremen boasts two UNESCO World Heritage Sites – the Bremen City Hall and the Bremen Roland statue.
Bremen’s most iconic landmark is the Roland statue that has been standing in the city’s Market Square since 1404. According to legend, Roland is the protector of Bremen from bad luck.
If you’re into fairy tales or are traveling with kids, Bremen will particularly fascinate you. It is the final stop on the famous German Fairy Tale Route.
Bremen is very well known through the Brothers Grimm's fairy tale "Town Musicians of Bremen". The famous “Town Musicians” statue in the city testifies this fact.
Bremen’s most famous street is called Böttcherstraße and is 100 m long. It comprises only seven buildings, including the houses and fountains from the fairy tales – Robinson Crusoe, Atlantis, and the Seven Lazy Brothers.
Bremen’s football club, FC Wender, has won the German Cup four times.
One of the major attractions in Bremen is its 46-hectare rhododendron park that contains over 2,000 varieties of rhododendrons and azaleas.
Every October, Bremen hosts the Freimarkt, Germany’s oldest fair. First held in 1035, it is by far the biggest festival in Northern Germany.