Volkshaus, Bremen

The Volkshaus is a brick building at Hans-Böckler-Straße 9 with eight sculptures of workers decorating its exterior. The structure combines functions as a cultural center with spaces for administrative work and community activities.

The building was constructed in 1928 as a trade union house and was seized by the Nazi regime in 1933. It sustained damage during World War II and was later rebuilt.

Two theater groups, Wilde Bühne and Opus Einhundert, perform regularly in the building and offer workshops for the neighborhood. The spaces serve as a gathering place for people interested in local culture and community arts.

The building is accessible to visitors interested in attending regular theater performances and workshops. Timing your visit is best done by checking the event schedule in advance.

Six recreated sculptures were installed in 1979 by artist Manfred Lohrengel because the original works by Bernhard Hoetger had been melted down in 1933. These new creations stand as a reminder of how artworks were destroyed during that period and later restored.