Camping in Bremen

From nature camping to camping for golfers, Bremen offers a wide range of options. Guests can look forward to marvellous landscapes with meadows, forests and bodies of water. After a hearty breakfast, how about a bike ride into the city centre? Architectural and cultural attractions await visitors there. You can also enjoy a tasty refreshment in the restaurants with the hearty dishes of the region.

Special features of camping in Bremen

The campsites in and around Bremen are mostly located in idyllic countryside, often close to the River Weser. The city centre with its cultural highlights is also within easy reach after a short drive. Holidaymakers can look forward to a good selection of different pitches. There are both simple sites with pitches for motorhomes and caravans as well as comfortable campsites that offer Wi-Fi, playgrounds, swimming pools and sports facilities, such as Hanse Camping Bremen am Stadtwaldsee, the Rechtenfleth campsite near Sandstedt, the Syke camping park, the Juliusplate campsite or the Knaus Campingpark Oyten in and around the Hanseatic city.

Self-caterers can sizzle their steaks and sausages on the barbecue areas or in the campsite kitchens. You can go shopping in the nearby shops or at the weekly markets in the region. Some of the campsites also allow well-behaved dogs to be brought along by prior arrangement.

Arrival

Regardless of which direction holidaymakers are coming from to camp in Bremen, it is easy to get there. The A27 Cuxhaven-Bremerhaven-Hannover motorway and the A1 Hamburg-Osnabrück-Rhineland motorway meet at the Bremer Kreuz junction. To get to the city centre, visitors should ideally take the Messe und Congress Centrum Bremen exit or the Bremen Vahr and Bremen Universität exits on the A27.

The nearest major cities are Hanover and Hamburg, which are both around 130 kilometres away. Guests travelling from Berlin drive around 400 km and from Frankfurt am Main around 450 km. Holidaymakers from the south of Germany have the longest journey, travelling around 750 km from Munich, for example. High traffic volumes and traffic jams are to be expected, especially during the holiday season. Drivers should allow sufficient time and take enough breaks.

Those travelling through the city are guided by a modern guidance system. Please note the low emission zone in the city centre, which requires a corresponding sticker. Holidaymakers who only drive through the low emission zone to get to their campsite do not need the sticker if they have a confirmation from their accommodation.

Top 5 sights

• Bremen Roland: The medieval statue on the town hall square is the city's landmark. It is 10.21 metres high and depicts the military commander Roland, who is said to be a nephew of Charlemagne.
• Cathedral: St Peter's Cathedral dates back to the 11th century and impresses with its ornate façade with rose windows and an elaborately designed interior.
• Town Hall: Right next to the cathedral is the town hall, which is one of the most important buildings in the Gothic style.
• Böttcherstraßen: Around 100 metres long, this street bristles with art objects and buildings in the rare Expressionist style.
• Town Musicians: A favourite photo motif is the statue of the Bremen Town Musicians.

Top 2 insider tips

• Discount at the Freimarkt: If you want to visit the Freimarkt, Bremen's most popular festival, you can get a 25 per cent discount on the rides with the special Freimarkt ticket. The discount card is sold at the tourist information offices at the main railway station or on Böttcherstraße, as well as at the Weser Kurier customer centre and directly at the service point at the Freimarkt. There are special family offers.
• Himmelreich Hall: The Himmelreich Hall in Art Deco style in Haus Atlantis on Böttcherstraße is a real treat, especially for architecture fans. The building now houses a hotel, which is why access is only possible as a guest or as part of special guided tours.

Activities and excursions

Bremen offers a wide range of activities thanks to its historic past, extensive green spaces and facilities such as the parrot conservation centre, the oasis in Weserpark, the go-kart track and the bathhouse.

Cycling along the Wümme

Campers who enjoy travelling by city bike will find excellent options in Bremen. Beautiful tours lead through the green idyll of the local recreation area in Blockland and along the Wümme. The Bürgerpark with its neighbouring city forest is also worth a detour. Take a break and watch the animals in the enclosures.

Pure relaxation in the Turkish hammam

If you feel like relaxing after a long bike ride or sightseeing tour, you should pay a visit to the bathhouse near the main railway station. Here, guests can be pampered with an oriental soap treatment in the hamam, a sauna session or various massages.

Bremerhaven

The fascinating city on the North Sea is around 65 kilometres from Bremen. Adults and children alike can discover the exciting sights there, such as the German Maritime Museum, the Zoo by the Sea or the Wilhelm Bauer submarine. The Klimahaus Bremerhaven 8° Ost is also well worth a visit.

events

August

• Music festival. The GartenKultur music festival lasts almost the entire month and offers more than 40 concerts in the city's beautiful gardens, parks and courtyards.

September

• Maritime Week: From Bremen's city centre to the Weser promenade Schlachte, everything is dedicated to the city's maritime and shipping tradition. Visitors stroll along the maritime market, listen to exciting lectures and readings and cheer on their favourites at the legendary Dragon Boat Cup.

October

• Autumn market: The autumn market offers an entertaining programme for the whole family. It takes place in Überseestadt and offers freshly harvested pumpkins, berries and fruit as well as festive demonstrations and dance performances. The focus is on organic products and home-grown produce, offering guests delicious delicacies such as cheese, sausage and baked goods. The craft stalls are well worth a browse for a unique souvenir.

October - November

• Volksfest: The popular Freimarkt lasts 17 days and enchants the crowds with costumed parades, fairground rides, lottery stalls and gingerbread hearts. In the Bavarian tent, people sway until dawn. Those who prefer something more modern can dance to rock and pop.

Gastronomy

Bremen's typical cuisine is hearty and flavoursome. A classic dish on the menu is Kohl und Pinkel, a dish made from smoked pork, bacon and kale. Labskaus is also a favourite in northern Germany. This is a mix of potatoes, salted meat and beetroot, which is often served with rollmops, fried egg and gherkins. Other delicacies from the Hanseatic city include poussin ragout, North Sea crab and Bremer Knipp grilled sausage.

Those with a sweet tooth will look forward to Bremen coffee bread roasted with sugar, cinnamon and butter with their hot drink. The stollen-like Klaben is also popular with those with a sweet tooth. The Bremer Kluten are made of peppermint fondant with a chocolate coating and make a great souvenir.

Best time to visit

From as early as April, the sun often shines in Bremen and the thermometer climbs to 14 degrees Celsius. From June onwards, the temperature regularly reaches 20 degrees and the sky is often bright blue. Ideal conditions for sightseeing, cycling tours or a canoe trip in Bockland. The warmest months are July and August. The average temperature then is up to 23 degrees Celsius. Rain is very rare.

The weather in the Hanseatic city is also fine in autumn. In September it can easily reach up to 19 degrees Celsius and October with up to 14 degrees is also ideal for a camping holiday. In November and December, the average temperatures are seven and three degrees respectively. The coldest months are January and February.