Baum-Hasel am Herdentor

Baum-Hasel am Herdentor is a large Turkish Hazel tree in Mitte with a distinctive low trunk that extends up to 15 meters in height and spreads to about 27 meters across its canopy. The branches grow nearly horizontally from the ground, creating a broad, umbrella-like form that dominates the surrounding space.

Planted in 1802 as part of the transformation of Bremen's fortifications into an English-style park, the tree endured World War II and a destructive tornado in 1993. Since then, it has been reinforced with steel cables and supports to maintain its structural integrity.

The tree serves as a gathering point where people spend time beneath its sprawling canopy throughout the year. Locals value this location as one of the few places in the city where such an old and sizeable tree still grows prominently.

You can reach the tree on foot in central Bremen near Herdentor gate and visit it at any time. The area is open to visitors, so you can spend time beneath or around the tree without restrictions.

With a trunk circumference of around 3.78 meters, this tree ranks among the largest hazel specimens in Germany. Its distinctive curved, nearly horizontal growth pattern is rare and makes it visually striking in the urban landscape.