Schnoor, Medieval street quarter in Bremen, Germany
Schnoor is a medieval street quarter in Bremen-Mitte, formed by a maze of narrow lanes and tiny passageways that wind between timber-framed houses. More than a hundred preserved buildings from the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries create a compact ensemble that covers just a few blocks.
Fishermen and craftsmen settled here in the thirteenth century, building simple homes and workshops along the narrow strips of land. Most of the timber houses visible today were built during the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, replacing earlier structures.
Its name comes from the Low German word for rope, referring to the long, thin shape of the lanes where fishermen once laid out their lines to dry. Visitors today encounter a mix of craft workshops, galleries and cafés that occupy the old timber-framed buildings.
The station at Domsheide sits a short walk away and connects to the wider city center, making arrival straightforward. The lanes are pedestrian-only, though cobblestones and uneven surfaces can make pushing a wheelchair or stroller challenging.
The Hochtiedshus, tucked between the old houses, is one of the smallest hotels in the world and caters specifically to newlyweds. The Packhaustheater stages contemporary plays year-round in one of the oldest buildings in the quarter.
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