Shipper's House in Bremen, Protected heritage building in Schnoor quarter, Bremen, Germany
The Shipper's House is a timber-framed building with stone infill located on the southern bank of the former Klosterbalge waterway in Bremen's old town. Its four stories and steep gabled roof display the typical features of North German merchant houses from the 1600s.
The building was constructed in 1630 and underwent its first expansions during the 1750s, followed by further renovations in the 1920s. The original wooden beams inside still bear traces of the craftsmanship of Bremen's carpenters from that founding period.
For centuries, this house served as a gathering place where Bremen merchants and ship captains discussed their business affairs. The timber beams and stone infill still show the craftsmanship of local guild masters.
The building is located in the Schnoor quarter and is typically open to visitors only on special occasions like Open Monument Day. It is advisable to check in advance for current opening times, as regular guided tours are not typically offered.
After 1968, the owner Theodor Dahle transformed the ground floor into a private museum recreating life in an old Bremen inn. This unusual use turned the house into a window into the city's past.
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