Bremen Cathedral

Bremen Cathedral is a Lutheran cathedral in Mitte with two towers rising 98 meters (321 feet) and built from carved stone. The facades and vaults combine Romanesque rounded arches with Gothic pointed arches, while a side chapel inside houses a small museum space.

The first wooden church on this site was built in 789 by Saint Willehad, marking the establishment of the Diocese of Bremen.

Local custom brings unmarried people who turn thirty to the steps, where they sweep with a broom until someone gives them a kiss. Inside, a baroque organ built by Arp Schnitger still plays during services and concerts, drawing organists and listeners from across Europe.

Guided tours show the interior, the chapel with medieval sculptures, and the organ. Those wishing to climb the towers should wear sturdy shoes and expect narrow, steep staircases.

A crypt beneath the choir holds several naturally mummified bodies preserved by the dry air in the lead cellar. This chamber demonstrates how certain environmental conditions can halt decay without chemicals or embalming.

Location: Mitte

Architectural style: Romanesque architecture, Gothic architecture

Height: 98 m

Made from material: dimension stone

Part of: Dombezirk in Bremen

Address: Sandstraße 10-12, 28195 Bremen

Phone: +49421365040

Email: kanzlei@stpetridom.de

Website: http://stpetridom.de

GPS coordinates: 53.07548,8.80906

Latest update: December 17, 2025 10:18