Heading to Bremen

"Go with us to Bremen" - the famous line from the Grimm's 'Bremen Town Musicians' fairy tale is known across the world. And if you follow their advice, you'll be close enough to the North Sea to feel a pleasant breeze.

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Bremen at a glance

 

Even work can seem more like pleasure in Bremen - the city has that kind of atmosphere. The city centre is really charming: you can stroll around through little medieval streets, take a look at the impressive town hall or sit down on the banks of the Weser. Of course that doesn't mean the business world isn't well represented in Bremen: Many large corporations, such as Beck's Beer, Kellogg's, and Kraft Foods maintain a major presence in this maritime trading town, while DaimlerChrysler and Airbus giant EADS have set up production plants here. Chocolate and coffee companies, radio stations, and high-tech firms offer jobs in business, the media, and research. Meanwhile, thousands are employed in the city's harbor and logistics business. Last but not least Bremen is one of Germany's ten largest cities and hosts one of the country's most competitive universities.

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Universities - Overview

 

Bremen University
Bremen University is relatively new and is strictly interdisciplinary, cooperating with over 300 companies in the adjacent technology park. 20,000 students, 1,440 researchers and over 1,000 employees study and work on campus - an area that is now a wireless LAN zone. The university offers a wide range of subjects, many of which have been adapted into international English language programs. Departments include history and political science, engineering, neurological and cognition sciences, not to mention the Research Center Ocean Margins - and all have been successful in attracting millions in third-party funding.

Jacobs University Bremen
Founded in 1999, this is a private, international, and state-approved university. The Jacobs University offers courses in engineering and natural sciences, the humanities and social science. English is the primary language in both teaching and research.

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Recreation in Bremen

 

Don't forget to bring your swimming gear with you. The Weser beach is not far from the city center and the North Sea can be reached within an hour. If you don't like sunbathing, you may opt for a journey back in time while visiting the impressive ancient town hall and the cathedral. Stroll through the medieval Böttcher Street, an alley where craftsmen once worked and which remains a center for arts and culture today. The Schnoor is a former quarter of fishermen's homes and forms today's old city center which is well worth exploring. And as so much sight seeing will surely work up an appetite, try Bremen's unofficial specialty, a tasty cross between a pizza and a wrap known as Rollos.
A lot is going on in Bremen, and fortunately the party hot spots are centrally located. The Schlachte, a former fresh water port, now hosts many upscale restaurants, bars and cafés where you can easily spend the whole night bar hopping. Less picturesque but more of a cult favorite is the Viertel ("the Quarter"). It has an indie/alternative flavor and is a place where a night of partying can easily turn into an extended and leisurely Sunday morning brunch.

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Interview with Marta from Poland