The Hanseatic city boasts fascinating large scale murals and hidden gems
Bremen has a lot of art and culture to offer, with the Kunsthalle, the Weserburg, the Gerhard-Marcks House sculpture museum and much more. But it is not just the Old Masters that get people excited. More and more people are talking about the ‘Jungen Wilden’, literally the ‘wild youth’.
Since the beginning of November 2024, the city on the Weser has been an official Street Art City and one of the exclusive partners of the international ‘Street Art Cities’ app. The Hanseatic city of Bremen invites art lovers and culture vultures to explore the buzzing street art scene and the amazing works of art that can be found in public spaces. Special street art routes guide visitors to large-scale murals and hidden graffiti art throughout the different districts of Bremen, allowing them to immerse themselves into the city’s creative vibe.
Art in public spaces has been an essential part of the culture of Bremen for more than fifty years. Street art in particular has developed into a dynamic art form that plays a key role in shaping the cityscape. You can find murals which tell a story or give pause for thought everywhere in Bremen, from spontaneous, slightly rebellious graffiti made up of tags and special characters to huge murals that have been specially commissioned to help make the city a more beautiful place. Visitors can follow curated street art routes to get a real sense for the creative energy of Bremen and take inspiration from the impressive works by local and international artists.
The Street Art Routes through different parts of Bremen are suitable for any length of stay
As a full day’s tour or part of a guided tour of the city, the Street Art Routes come in different lengths and have varying themes, making them ideal for any taste and any length of stay. The ‘Urban Minimalism’ and ‘WALK THIS WAY! WOW123’ routes come in at a little under nine miles and can take a whole day, guiding visitors to striking murals on magnificent architecture and hidden gems of original graffiti art.
The mile-long ‘History of Findorff’ route is a chance for art and culture lovers to immerse themselves in the history of this part of Bremen which, despite its central location, is still very green and popular with families. The ‘Urban Art Walk’ route is a journey through the ‘Bremer Viertel’ district of the city, famous for its late 19th century houses and its huge selection of cafés, galleries and restaurants. At around 1.2 miles, this route is a perfect introduction to the topic or an addition to a traditional guided tour of the city.
All routes can be navigated independently or as part of a guided tour. Anyone interested can find further information and an overview of all the routes at Bremen.de and in the special Street Art Cities App (in English).
Get to know Bremen’s art scene as part of a city break
Visitors wishing explore multiple street art routes and really get to know the creative scene in Bremen can combine their stay with a mini package from Bremen Tourism. This includes one night in a double room with breakfast and an informative guided tour and starts at €65 per person. You can take your pick of hotels and add further nights to the break as you wish.
