Bremen/Bremerhaven

Bremen and Bremerhaven share port facilities in this region of Germany. In the area are numerous theatres, libraries and archives, and museums and galleries contribute to the rich cultural life of Bremen. Most of these facilities are concentrated in the pleasant surroundings of the old town, especially in the Schnoorviertel district. In keeping with the worldwide connections of the city, international congresses are often held in Bremen, which offers numerous hotels, several conference halls, and a congress hall seating 10,000 people. As in many other German industrial cities, there are extensive sports grounds, associated with several hundred clubs. Parks, located all over the city, offer a relaxing contrast to the often hectic pace of economic activities. The best known are the Bürgerpark, with its famous rhododendron gardens, and the former ramparts, which now form promenades surrounding the Old Town.