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- German
- English
Dive into the rough, salty history of the harbor front of Bremerhaven. This is not a typical, sunny harbor walk. We dive deep into the brutal, awe-inspiring, and sometimes tragic world of industrial fishing and shipbuilding. Discover how a city that lived by fishing the icy North Sea survived the collapse of its own economic lifeline and reinvented itself through science, specialized technology, and a carefully curated memory of its past. Prepare yourself for heavy steel, the spirit of diesel exhaust, and stories of human perseverance.
- 6.8 km self-guided tour with 4 stations over 146 min.
- Ideal for everyone interested in urbanism, infrastructure innovation, and urbanism innovation
Excitingly told in a podcast style by experts and locals
- Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
From Bremerhaven Central Station with local public transport towards Museumship FMS Gera. It is a few minutes walk from the nearest stop. Please check the current connection on the travel day with the local transport association.
Walk from BREDO Dock GmbH to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Bremerhaven Central Station. Please check the current connection on the travel day.
Itinerary
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1
Germany's last retained side trawler, a frozen monument to the brutal peak of the deep-sea fishing fleet.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
The former logistical heart of fish distribution, now a cultural center that symbolizes the curated reinvention of the harbor front.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
The Thünen Institute for Fisheries at Herwigstraße 31 represents the change of the harbor from industrial exploitation to marine ecology and sustainable fishing.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
The BREDO Dry Docks in the Dockstraße form an active industrial zone that demonstrates Bremerhaven's survival through specialized ship repairs and offshore wind support.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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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