The most Beautiful Day Trips from Bremen – Discover the Highlights

Moorlands, fish ponds, primeval forests, and nature reserves invite you to take a long hike in the Bremen area. Many of the idyllic destinations can be reached with little travel time or by train. Explore the green surroundings and discover different animal and plant species! We have put together a few tips for hiking trips in Bremen and the surrounding area for you.

Just a few minutes' drive from Bremen, you will find the former home of Heinrich Vogeler and Paula Modersohn-Becker. Worpswede still attracts numerous artists and interested visitors to the village today. Learn more about art history in one of the many local museums or enjoy the unspoiled countryside.

Fischerhude also offers rural idyll, restored farms, and local galleries that invite you to stroll and hike.

Almost 500 elaborately restored and listed half-timbered houses in Celle form the largest closed ensemble in Europe. After an hour and a half's drive, you can explore the old town with its castle and many other attractions.

Cowboys and Indians, galloping redskins, huge explosions, and thrilling duels. The Karl May Festival in Bad Segeberg transports you to the Wild West, where you can experience exciting adventures alongside Winnetou and Old Shatterhand.

Just an hour's drive from Bremen, you'll find pure island feeling waiting for you! Harriersand will win you over with its long, white sandy beach. On this excursion, the journey is the destination, as the outward journey takes you along green meadows and idyllic nature. The river island lies opposite the harbour town of Brake. Depending on which part of the beach you are on, you can observe the hustle and bustle of the harbour on the opposite side of the Weser. The ferry Guntsiet shuttles between Brake and Harriersand several times a day and brings many cyclists who like to use the surroundings for cycling tours.

Bremerhaven is just a stone's throw away by car, as it takes just an hour to reach this beautiful seaside city. Here you can enjoy the sea breeze and a hearty fish sandwich. The Klimahaus, the Zoo am Meer, the German Emigration Center, and the Schaufenster Fischereihafen round off your maritime excursion.

Adventurers of all ages will find a wide variety of amusement parks in the Bremen area. Whether you're looking for thrills on the largest wooden roller coaster in Heide Park, steep descents, wild animals, or lofty heights, a wide range of destinations with exciting attractions invite you to enjoy eventful days out.

Splash around with your feet in the water, smell the sea breeze on a walk, or search for slippery lugworms at low tide. The North Sea offers many beautiful destinations! Enjoy the sea and the maritime atmosphere in northern Germany. Whether you want to cool off with a swim or relax on a leisurely mudflat hike, check the current tide times before your visit to avoid any surprises.

You can reach Hamburg quickly by car via the A1 in 50 minutes to 1.5 hours, depending on traffic conditions. With Deutsche Bahn, which runs hourly, you can reach the city in about 1.5 hours. Of course, the impressive Hamburg harbor, the Elbphilharmonie concert hall, and the Landungsbrücken are all worth seeing. After that, the fish market should definitely be on your itinerary, as well as a detour to the Speicherstadt warehouse district.

Just half an hour away by train or car lies the city of Oldenburg in Lower Saxony. The beautiful old town and lively city center invite you to take a leisurely stroll. A particular highlight is the castle and its gardens. Various museums and a botanical garden are also perfect for a short city break in the neighboring town.

You can reach Hanover by car in about one to two hours via the A27 and A7 motorways. Depending on the connection, it takes about 1.5 hours to travel to the state capital by Deutsche Bahn. A special highlight: on the outskirts of the city lies an impressive park—the Herrenhausen Gardens! Those who enjoy strolling through flea markets will also find what they are looking for here—every Saturday, people haggle and bargain to their hearts' content in the old town on the banks of the Leine. Still haven't seen enough? The Hannover Adventure Zoo offers a great opportunity for a day trip with the whole family.

Groningen as a destination for a day trip? Absolutely! It takes about two hours by car, or you can take the long-distance bus. This departs several times a day from Bremen Central Bus Station.
In Groningen, you'll find wonderful little cafés and hotspots, as well as plenty of shopping opportunities. Small, select shops in Zwanestraat or the funky Folkingestraat invite you to stroll around. Almost all shops in the city center are open on Sundays. The Groninger Museum is considered the jewel of the city.