Traffic chaos in Bremen! Major events cause disruption at the weekend

Traffic chaos in Bremen! Major events cause disruption at the weekend

This coming weekend, Bremen will be the scene of several major events that could cause significant traffic disruptions throughout the city. Restrictions are expected from late morning, especially around the Weserstadion, where SV Werder Bremen will play their sold-out game against Bayer 04 Leverkusen on Saturday. Kick-off is at 3:30 p.m. and the police advise fans to allow enough time and to switch to alternative means of transport such as buses, trains or bicycles. This recommendation particularly applies to the planned fan campaign, in which supporters want to cycle from the Unisee to the stadium, which could put additional strain on the traffic situation. You should also be careful not to leave any valuables in the car, as car break-ins often occur near football games.

Another factor that is increasing the volume of traffic this weekend is the construction work on the Weser Bridge on the A1, which is also causing significant disruption in both directions. So traffic chaos is inevitable.

Diverse events

On Saturday, August 30th, the city is also expecting a family day hosted by a large car manufacturer in Hemelingen with around 40,000 visitors. This poses a further challenge for transport planning and could cause additional disruption to road traffic. And that's not all, because the “Grand Fondo Bremen” starts on Sunday, August 31st in the Tabakquartier with around 1,500 participants. These cyclists will travel on two routes through Lower Saxony, which will result in temporary restrictions along the route. The return of the athletes in the early afternoon could also cause further traffic disruptions.

In addition, a gathering for International Overdose Awareness Day will take place on Sunday. The elevator starts at 2 p.m. from the station forecourt and runs through several streets in the city. The final event is planned for 6 p.m. at the goat market at the memorial stone for deceased drug users, with around 200 participants expected. The police confirm that this also involves traffic restrictions.

Police recommendations

In view of the numerous events and the associated traffic volume, the police recommend leaving your car behind and switching to public transport. It is advisable to plan a time buffer so that you can get to the various events in a relaxed manner. During a weekend in Bremen, when the city is vibrant with many venues, you have to be prepared for delays and diversions.

In summary, it can be said that Bremen faces an exciting but also challenging time on August 30th and 31st, 2025, in which patience and flexibility are required. Further information about traffic events can be found in the current reports at Bremennews and T-Online. The Federal Ministry of Transport also offers helpful statistics on mobility and traffic at BMV.