Bremen and Bremerhaven

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  May 3, 2024

  How to spend a day in Bremerhaven, Germany

  Bremerhaven is situated on the North Sea coast of Germany, a short rail journey from Bremen.  Maritime history combined with historical sights makes for a worthwhile day trip.  The town was originally a sea port for the Hanseatic city of Bremen but soon grew to become a city in its own right as a major…

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  April 29, 2024

  Top things to see and do in Bremen, Germany

  About: The city of Bremen is situated in north west Germany lying approximately 120 km south west of Hamburg.  Its location on the Weser River enabled the city to be a key post in the Hanseatic League.  The League was a group of trading guilds that existed during the 13th to 17th centuries.  Its purpose…