Vegesack

The Bremen neighbourhood Vegesack is made up of five different sections. The section bearing the same name as the neighbourhood - Vegesack - is its centre and has the harbour in it, which is now a museum, rather than a working, harbour. Addition attractions here include the Weser promenade and the Kitohaus. Grohn is a particularly diverse area. Once a fishing village, it’s now the home of Jacobs University and the portal to the Haus Seefahr. In Schönebeck there a some very old buildings, included the well-known Museum Schloss Schönebeck (Palace Schönebeck) in the valley of the Schönebecker Aue (Meadow) and the small wooden Schönebecker church. The residential character of the section of Aumund-Hammersbeck is illustrated by the single- family houses seen here, but there are also some companies located in the area. Fähr-Lobbendorf was created by combining the sections of Fähr and Lobbendorf in 1946.

The sculpture from Uwe Häßler can be found on the Weser promenade of the Vegesacker Hafen (Harbour). It’s a memorial to the historical whaling tradition and the "whaling town" of Vegesack.

Vegesack awaits you with a small, but lovely pedestrian zone that invites you to stroll, shop and linger. Browse through numerous shops or enjoy something hearty, refreshing or coffee and cake in one of the many local restaurants and bakeries. The weekly market, which can be found on Sedanplatz every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, is also well worth a visit.

In addition to numerous relaxation options, including a saltwater pool, the leisure pool offers an area for competitive swimmers. There is also an extensive fun area with a 60-metre-long slide and a lazy river. For the warmer months, the pool also has an outdoor pool with a slide and a sunbathing lawn with chairs.

The Sperrwerk (flood barrier) connects the sections of Grohn in Vegesack and Werderland in Burglesum. It was completed in 1974 and serves as flood protection - it doesn’t allow the water level in the Lesum to exceed a maximum of 2,70 metres.

Since 1999, the International Festival Maritime has been held every August in Bremen-Vegesack. With more than 170 concerts and a colourful supporting programme on eight stages, the event is a highlight for young and old alike.

Today, Schönebeck Castle houses the local history museum, where you can find lots of interesting information about life in Vegesack in the past and the history of shipping. The castle is also used occasionally as a venue for concerts and exhibitions.

The district has traditionally been predominantly Protestant. There is a very special church in the Grohn district: St. Michael's Church, which has been a listed building since 1977.

The history of northern Bremen comes alive at the Vegesacker Geschichtenhaus – and you are right in the middle of it! In short theatrical scenes, actors take you on a journey back in time to 19th-century Vegesack.

Visit the Lange shipyard, chat with the craftsmen about their work back then, or raise a glass to life at the harbour tavern.

If you want to borrow equipment or balls, the sports boxes are the place to go. In Vegesack, you will find the AOK sports box with a selection of balls and equipment. It's all free of charge, and you can book a slot online to borrow the equipment. There is also a first aid kit and a bicycle pump, including a bicycle repair kit.

Those who live in Vegesack probably already know that the neighbourhood in its entirety has less dance clubs than on the single strip of the "Diskomeile" (Disco Mile) in Bremen’s downtown. Better to reckon with a half hour train ride into town if you want to go dancing. However, Vegesack has its fair share of pubs and bars for getting together and watching a game, or to enjoy a delicious cocktail. For example, at the "Fährhaus", "Muddy", or in the music and sport bar "Horizont".