With a population of 546.501, Bremen is the largest city in Bremen, Germany by the number of inhabitants.
is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Bremen. These include popular favourites such as Chapeau La Vache (Hollerallee 77), La Cabane (Oberneulander Landstraße 103) and The ASH Bremen (Hans-Bredow-Straße 11). If you’re looking for affordable options, Vai Vai Bremen (Am Weser Terminal 10) and Bremer Ratskeller (Am Markt) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Bremen in August, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 21 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -1 °C, with an average temperature of 1 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 80 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Bremen, with an average rainfall of 40 mm.
When flying to Bremen, you’ll arrive at Bremen Airport (BRE), which is located 3 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Bremen from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 32h 35m.
FlixTrain is the most popular train carrier serving Bremen, followed by Deutsche Bahn. Located 1.0 km from the city centre, Bremen Hauptbahnhof is the busiest station in Bremen. Another popular train station is Bremen Hemelingen, located 6 km from the centre.
You can travel by bus to Bremen using FlixBus or BlaBlaBus. From Hamburg, the bus ride to Bremen takes 145 km and will cost you around $32. From Hannover, the ticket costs about $27 for a journey of 153 km.
From 5-star hotels such as the Parkhotel Bremen to great affordable options like the Motel One Bremen, Bremen offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $205 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $264 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Ibis Bremen City and B&B Hotel Bremen-City. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Bremen, with prices from $33 to $4,551 per night. Mitte is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Bremen are about 36% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Expect to pay $3.28 per litre in Bremen (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $39.27 and $52.36. The most frequently booked car type in Bremen is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Skoda Citigo or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.