Discover 50 secrets: Bremen monuments open their doors!

Discover 50 secrets: Bremen monuments open their doors!

In Bremen next Sunday it will be said: The doors of the monuments are wide open! On September 17, 2025, citizens will have the opportunity to discover more than 50 monuments in the state of Bremen. A special highlight is the old pumping station in Findorff, which, as a museum of Bremen's underworld, offers interesting insights into the hygiene and city history before the sewage system. Here, visitors can not only admire historical pumps, but also explore the walkable canal. The pumping station is a place where history comes to life.

The Thielen storage facility at Vegesack harbor in particular has an exciting past. Previously an important port of call for shipping, the building has housed the Bremen-Nord Fencing Club since 1980. The two floors of the warehouse have been lovingly converted into training facilities and a clubhouse and invite you to linger.

Insights into the Freemason tradition

Another fascinating destination on Sunday is the lodge house of the Bremen Masonic Lodge. This former mansion will be opened to the public on this day. In small groups, the Freemasons lead through the historical rooms and provide exciting insights into the brotherhood. Art historian Michael Weisser will also be there and will give an introduction to the Masonic tradition, which is sure to attract many interested parties.

A very special floating monument awaits visitors in the New Harbor of Bremerhaven: the “Wal”. This extraordinary ship was built in 1938 and was used extensively in winter service on the Kiel Canal. Today the “Wal” is one of the last steam-powered seagoing ships in the world. Here too, visitors are offered the opportunity to view the engine room and relax with coffee and cake in the saloon or on deck.

Experience technology and science up close

The Technology Museum in Bremen has also become a popular destination. The Focke wind tunnel in downtown Bremen, once the laboratory of helicopter inventor Heinrich Focke, is still functional. It is not only considered one of the most precise wind tunnels in Germany, but also invites interested visitors to carry out experiments themselves. Wind speeds of up to 45 meters per second can be experienced here, which is a real highlight for technology enthusiasts.

For anyone who would like to delve more intensively into Bremen's rich cultural heritage landscape, the Monument database of the state of Bremen Comprehensive information on over 2000 listed objects. The database is constantly updated and provides insights into the history of the monuments' creation and the artists behind them.

A visit on Sunday is not only a good way to experience the history and culture of Bremen, but also to meet up with friends and family and learn something about your own city together. You definitely shouldn't do without it!