Town Hall of Bremen

The Town Hall of Bremen is an early 15th-century building that blends Weser Renaissance and Brick Gothic, displaying elaborate sculptures and ornamental details across its facade. The structure contains multiple floors with historical chambers, including the Upper Hall with oak beams and wooden floors.

The building was founded in 1405 and remained intact through centuries of European conflicts, despite the city facing multiple sieges and wars. Its architecture was expanded over the decades with additions that reinforced its role as an administrative center.

The Ratskeller in the basement has served for centuries as a gathering place where merchants and townspeople met to share meals and wine. The vaulted rooms still convey the sense of being at the heart of civic life.

Visitors can join guided tours in multiple languages to explore the historical chambers and learn about municipal administration. Most areas are accessible, though some sections of the older wing have stairs that visitors should be aware of before visiting.

The basement of the town hall houses the Ratskeller, which holds one of the largest collections of German wines. The wine cellar grew organically over centuries and contains bottles from many different regions of Germany.

Location: Mitte

Inception: 1400s

Architectural style: Weser Renaissance, Brick Gothic

Part of: Bremen Town Hall (Ensemble), Town Hall and Roland on the Marketplace of Bremen

Website: https://rathaus.bremen.de

GPS coordinates: 53.07590,8.80760

Latest update: December 6, 2025 22:08