Vegesack

Vegesack stretches along the Weser River where it meets the Lesum River, featuring a waterfront promenade and numerous historical maritime buildings.

Germany's first artificial harbor was constructed in Vegesack between 1619 and 1623, enabling larger vessels to dock when Bremen's main port was inaccessible.

The district maintains its seafaring heritage through the Schulschiff Deutschland, a preserved three-masted sailing vessel that serves as a maritime museum.

The central pedestrian zone contains multiple shopping facilities, restaurants, and public transportation connections including buses, trains, and river ferries.

The Bremer Vulkan shipyard, established in 1896, developed into Germany's largest shipbuilding facility before closing its operations in the 1970s.

Location: Bremen-Nord

Elevation above the sea: 6 m

Website: https://ortsamt-vegesack.bremen.de

GPS coordinates: 53.16861,8.62500

Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:09