Bremen district, Lower Saxony, Germany

Places to visit near Bremen

Bremen is a city in Bremen district, Lower Saxony, Germany, home to about 546,501 people. Within 50 km by road there are 147 places to visit — 29 wildlife, forests & gardens, 46 churches, 27 forts & heritage and 19 parks. The must-see places are Roland (1 km), Town Musicians of Bremen (1 km) and Town Hall (1 km).

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Bremen, Lower Saxony
Bremen, Bremen district, Lower Saxony, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Bremen at a glance

Location
Bremen district, Lower Saxony, Germany
Population
about 546,501
Coordinates
53.0758° N, 8.8072° E
Places within 50 km
147 (147 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Bremen

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Bremen: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Bremen

92 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Bremen. The closest is Ochtumniederung Bei Brokhuchting (6 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Bremen

86 churches within 100 km of Bremen. The closest is Unser Lieben Frauen (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Bremen

46 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bremen. The closest is Town Musicians of Bremen (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Bremen

25 parks within 100 km of Bremen. The closest is Wallanlagen (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Bremen

24 museums within 100 km of Bremen. The closest is Ludwig Roselius Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bremen

12 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bremen. The closest is Weyerberg (22 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Weyerberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Osterholz · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Gierenberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Oldenburg · ~41 km · Must-see
  • Litberg · viewpoint · Kreis Pinneberg · ~80 km · Must-see
  • Westerberg · viewpoint · Kreis Dithmarschen · ~85 km · Must-see
  • Signalberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Vechta · ~88 km · Must-see
  • Silberberg · viewpoint · Kreis Dithmarschen · ~93 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Bremen

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 5 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bremen
  2. 1 km Town Musicians of Bremen · heritage site, Bremen
  3. 1 km Helmuth von Moltke · heritage site, Bremen
  4. 1 km Unser Lieben Frauen · church, Bremen
  5. 1 km Saint Peter's Cathedral · church, Bremen
  6. 1 km Ludwig Roselius Museum · museum, Bremen
  7. 0 km Back to Bremen

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How to reach Bremen

    All places near Bremen by distance

    Within 15 km of Bremen

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bremen by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2992Ochtumniederung Bei Brokhuchting (6 km)
    Churches4686Unser Lieben Frauen (1 km)
    Forts & heritage2746Town Musicians of Bremen (1 km)
    Parks1925Wallanlagen (1 km)
    Museums1424Ludwig Roselius Museum (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints212Weyerberg (22 km)
    Other attractions45Roland (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs35Stadtwaldsee (5 km)
    Beaches & coast23Molenturm (7 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Fatih Moschee (7 km)

    Bremen: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bremen?

    Roland (attraction, about 1 km), Town Musicians of Bremen (heritage site, about 1 km), Town Hall (attraction, about 1 km), Unser Lieben Frauen (church, about 1 km), Helmuth von Moltke (heritage site, about 1 km), Ludwig Roselius Museum (museum, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Bremen?

    147 places on Spotwander: 29 wildlife, forests & gardens, 46 churches, 27 forts & heritage, 19 parks, 14 museums.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Bremen?

    Ochtumniederung Bei Brokhuchting, about 6 km by road; Vogelschutzgehölz Sodenmatt (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Bremen?

    Unser Lieben Frauen, about 1 km by road; Saint Peter's Cathedral (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Bremen?

    Town Musicians of Bremen, about 1 km by road; Helmuth von Moltke (0 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bremen?

    Start in Bremen, visit Town Musicians of Bremen, then Helmuth von Moltke, then Unser Lieben Frauen, then Saint Peter's Cathedral, then Ludwig Roselius Museum, and drive back — about 5 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bremen?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Bremen

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Bremen’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Bremen on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.