Town Hall of Bremen
Bremer Rathaus · Mitte
seat of the President of the Senate and Mayor of the Free Hanseatic City of Bremen
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation1:54
Welcome to the heart of Bremen, a city that has guarded its independence with fierce pride for over six centuries. We stand before the Bremen Town Hall, or Bremer Rathaus, one of the most magnificent civic buildings in Europe and…
Listen in the app2The Roland Statue — The Guardian of Liberty1:23
Directly in front of the Town Hall stands the Roland, a 5.5-meter stone knight who has guarded the city’s freedom since 1404. He is the first freestanding monumental statue in Germany and carries a deep symbolic weight. …
Listen in the app3The Weser Renaissance Facade — A Stone Narrative1:31
Now, turn your attention to the facade of the Town Hall itself. This 'face' was added in the early 17th century by Lüder von Bentheim. …
Listen in the app4The Upper Hall — The Banqueting Chamber1:19
While access is usually limited to guided tours, the Upper Town Hall is the building’s most prestigious interior space. Extending throughout the entire length of the original Gothic building, this hall served as the municipal…
Listen in the app5The Golden Chamber (Güldenkammer) — Art Nouveau Gem1:18
Within the grand Upper Hall sits a 'room within a room'—the Güldenkammer, or Golden Chamber. This small, two-story oriel was redesigned in the early 20th century by the artist Heinrich Vogeler in the Art Nouveau style. …
Listen in the app6The Town Musicians of Bremen — A Fairytale in Bronze1:15
On the western side of the Town Hall, you will find a more whimsical monument: the bronze statue of the Town Musicians of Bremen. Based on the famous fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm, the sculpture depicts a donkey, a dog, a cat,…
Listen in the app7The Ratskeller — Germany’s Oldest Cask of Wine1:28
Beneath the Town Hall lies the Ratskeller, a legendary wine cellar and restaurant that has been in operation since 1405. For over 600 years, this has been a place for civic celebration and the storage of Germany’s finest wines. …
Listen in the app8Closing1:03
As we conclude our tour of the Bremen Town Hall and its square, we reflect on the city's motto: 'Let yesterday not be lost to you but be reborn today.' This building is not a relic of the past, but a living part of a republican…
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What is Town Hall of Bremen?
Town Hall of Bremen is a place in Mitte with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Mitte |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 11 min 11 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 53.0759, 8.8076 |
| Last updated |
