Bremen is a Hanseatic city with a proud maritime history and a future in aerospace. Known for the Town Musicians and its UNESCO World Heritage market square, it combines tradition with cutting-edge research in space technology and polar science.
"Drei Worte: Hanseatisch, herzlich, hippen."
Capital
Bremen
Population
0.68 million
Area
419 km²
Institutions
4+
Bremen offers a diverse landscape of higher education institutions: from world-class research universities to practice-oriented universities of applied sciences and specialized art academies.
Comprehensive universities and institutes of technology offering the full spectrum of academic disciplines, from humanities to engineering.
Strong in climate research, marine sciences, and engineering
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Private, English-speaking campus university with a global student body
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Practice-oriented institutions (Hochschulen für angewandte Wissenschaften) with strong industry ties and applied research focus.
City University of Applied Sciences with strong international networks
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Focus on maritime technologies and wind energy
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Experience the unique traditions, festivals, and lifestyle that make Bremen special.
The bronze statue of the donkey, dog, cat, and rooster from the Brothers Grimm fairy tale. Touching the donkey's legs is said to bring good luck.
Bremen's oldest district. A maze of narrow cobblestone streets and tiny houses dating back to the 15th century, now filled with arts and crafts.
The Gothic Town Hall and the Roland Statue are symbols of civic autonomy and freedom, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Bremen is the 'City of Space'. The European Service Module for the NASA Orion spacecraft is built here at Airbus.
Home to one of the world's most famous beers. The brewery on the river Weser has been exporting its green bottles since 1873.
The Schlachte embankment along the Weser river is a popular promenade with beer gardens, restaurants, and historic ships.
| Company | Sector | Headquarters |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | Automotive | Bremen |
| Airbus | Aerospace | Bremen |
| BLG Logistics | Logistics | Bremen |
| ArcelorMittal | Steel | Bremen |
| AB InBev | Beverages | Bremen |
| OHB SE | Space Tech | Bremen |
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