Built between 1405 and 1408 in the heart of the old quarter, Bremen town hall is one of the most significant Gothic and Weser Renaissance-style buildings in Europe, a historical gem and a venue for prestigious events. The magnificent building with its splendid banqueting halls was awarded UNESCO World Heritage status in 2004 for being a "unique testimony to civic autonomy and sovereignty in the Holy Roman Empire". Not a world heritage site, but still worth a visit, Bremen's Ratskeller has a collection of German wines unparalleled in size.

Bremen's Weserburg Museum of Modern Art is located on the river Weser. Set in four converted warehouses which housed a coffee roastery until 1982, it is Europe's first collectors' museum. With 6,000m² of exhibition space, it is one of the largest museums of modern art in Germany, enjoying great renown around the world since it was founded in 1991. The New Weserburg Museum employs an unusual museum concept and showcases original works by influential contemporary artists.

Over the last ten years, Bremen's Überseestadt – one of the largest urban regeneration projects in Europe – has rapidly developed into a new and vibrant part of the city. The extended Schlachte Embankment takes you on a leisurely stroll along the river Weser and through the area around St. Stephen's church to the Hanseatic quarter of this dynamic district. Traditional port industries and other crafts have been preserved here and contribute to the area's unmistakable atmosphere. Open-air festivals are often held at the Europahafen harbour and there are regular markets at the restored Speicher XI, a former warehouse in the wood and factory harbour.