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- German
- English
Look behind the postcard-like facades of Bremen and dive into the rough, aromatic, and multifaceted history of its harbor. This fascinating tour reveals the stark division of a city built on global trade goods. You follow the invisible threads that connect the immense wealth of the cotton and coffee merchants with the backbreaking labor of the dockworkers, sailors, and migrants who made it all possible. From the opulent cotton exchange to the sensory overload in a historic coffee roastery – discover the human destinies interwoven deep in Bremen's maritime soul.
9.4 km self-guided tour with 7 stations over 221 min.
Ideal for everyone interested in identity, migration and globalization and history & memory
Excitingly tells in a podcast style from experts and locals
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What's Included
Meeting and pickup
From Bremen Central Station by local transport towards Bremer Baumwollbörse. From the nearest stop, the last few minutes on foot to the Bremen Cotton Exchange. Check connection on travel day.
Walk from the Kaffee HAG factory to the nearest stop and take public transport back to Bremen Central Station. Check connection on travel day.
Itinerary
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1
The Bremen Cotton Exchange represents the city's administrative and commercial wealth and its role as a global hub for the cotton trade.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Once a busy harbor basin for ocean-going freighters, the gentrified area shows the logistics of the past and the contrast to the present.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
A preserved, huge two-story shed that tells the history of the dockworkers and the hard labor before containerization.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
The archive of Bremer port history with a strong focus on the daily life of the dockworkers and the social fabric of the port districts.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
An important institution supporting global seafarers, focusing on people and migrants on the margins of society.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
The oldest traditional coffee roastery in Bremen connects the historical narrative of the coffee trade with a tangible, aromatic present.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
The architectural highlight of the tour shows how global raw materials created local industrial wealth and monumental architecture.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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