Brake

Brake is a town on the western bank of the Weser River, with a port positioned between Bremen and Bremerhaven. The municipality spreads along the river and blends historic harbor buildings with modern infrastructure for maritime traffic.

A lock system built in 1861 transformed the original harbor into an inland port that operated independently of tides. This infrastructure allowed the town to become an important trading center for the whole region.

The Maritime Museum tells the story of seafaring and trade that have shaped daily life here for centuries. The exhibits reveal how craftspeople, merchants, and sailors built and developed this region through their work.

Visitors can find the city administration at Schrabberdeich 1, which has regular office hours for public consultations and administrative services. Anyone exploring the town can also get information there about local sights and facilities.

The port installations stretch over several hundred meters along the riverbank and serve both cargo ships and smaller river vessels. From here, you can see how modern shipping connects with the long seafaring tradition of the region.

Location: Wesermarsch

Elevation above the sea: 3 m

Website: https://brake.de

GPS coordinates: 53.33333,8.48333

Latest update: December 17, 2025 10:09