Höpkensruh

Höpkensruh is a landscaped park in Oberneuland, Bremen, spread across several hectares with designed pathways, water features, and numerous tree species. The grounds show typical features of English garden design with naturally arranged plantings and gently curving walkways.

The estate was founded in the late 18th century as one of the early English landscape gardens in the region. A monument from that era recalls the age of scientific advancement and shows the owner's interest in enlightenment ideas.

The place takes its name from an 18th-century physician whose family shaped the estate and whose influence remains visible today. Visitors can see traces of this personal history in the garden's layout and the aging tree plantings.

The place is best explored on foot, with walkable paths and several seating areas scattered throughout the grounds. A restaurant building on the property offers refreshments for longer visits, allowing guests to spend as much time as they wish.

Ruins of World War II defensive structures remain visible in parts of the park, remnants of Bremen's wartime defenses. Several aging trees still bear scars from artillery strikes, serving as living witnesses to the fighting that took place here.