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Experience Bremen's history: Open Monument Day on September 14th!
On September 14th, 2025, Bremen will open historical places for Open Monument Day. Experience guided tours and architectural highlights.
Experience Bremen's history: Open Monument Day on September 14th!
On Sunday, September 14, 2025, Bremen will open for this year's event Open Monument Day its doors to over 40 historical sites. Under the motto “Valuable: priceless or irreplaceable?” Those interested can experience numerous guided tours and experience the city's rich history up close.
Particular highlights are well-known historical buildings like this House of Citizenship. This modernist masterpiece, designed by architect Wassili Luckhardt, was built between 1962 and 1966. It is characterized by a reinforced concrete frame building with a glass facade and has been a listed building since 1992. Uwe Schwartz from the State Office for Monument Preservation emphasizes that the striking, tapering triangles of the roof blend harmoniously with the architecture of the market square. The interiors offer breathtaking views of the market square through floor-to-ceiling windows.
Guided tours and other monuments
The tours in the Bürgerschaft start at 11 a.m. and end at 5 p.m. at Am Markt 20. In addition to this architectural highlight, visitors can also see the murals in the Heineken House Admire paintings created by French prisoners of war. Although these restored murals are not listed, they will be presented on two special tours for young people at 1 and 2 p.m. Registrations are possible at 0421/36110040; The location of the event is Sandstrasse 3.
Another impressive building is the former Lloyd Station, which now serves as the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel. History is kept alive here as a starting point for many travelers. The neo-baroque façade by architect Rudolf Jacobs was built in 1913 and features an impressive staircase as well as historical photographs and archive items. Tours start at 11 a.m. and the meeting point is in the hotel lobby, Theodor-Heuss-Allee 2.
A view of the old town
The old town of Bremen, often referred to as the “good room of Bremen”, is surrounded by historical buildings such as the Gothic town hall and the Bremen Roland, both of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. These classic monuments not only shape the cityscape, but also the history of the city. Böttcherstrasse, where barrels were once made, is now a work of art and houses the first museum in the world dedicated to a female artist - Paula Modersohn-Becker.
Those interested pay €18.00, including VAT, for a guided tour through Bremen's old town. Registration is not mandatory, but recommended. Tickets can be purchased on site in cash; The meeting point for the tour is in front of the main entrance to St. Petri Cathedral. Bremen city tour offers detailed information about this and other city tours.
A total of up to 50 landmarks in Bremen and Bremerhaven can be visited on this day. The complete list of venues and the detailed program can be viewed on the Bremen Monument Preservation website.