Events & things to see in Bremen
Be inspired by events, sights and excursion ideas around the Maritim Hotel Bremen and enjoy special experiences during your stay.
Here you will find ideas for your stay, from concerts and city festivals to excursion destinations and seasonal highlights.
GOP Varieté

More than 700,000 visitors a year are enchanted in one of the GOP Varieté theatres in Hanover, Essen, Bad Oeynhausen, Münster and Munich. The sixth theatre opened in Bremen in September 2013. International artists and entertainers who have the talent to reinterpret the art of variety between tradition and innovation will provide unforgettable moments.
Freimarkt

16 October to 1 November 2026
The inhabitants of Bremen call their Freimarkt, which is held in the last two weeks of October every year, the "fifth season". The biggest popular festival in the northern part of Germany is held between the main railway station and the Bremen Trade Fair area, just round the corner from the hotel: colourful carousels, eatery stalls with hearty fare as well as sweet titbits, beer tents and much more herald fun filled evenings in a convivial atmosphere.
Christmas Market & Schlachte-Zauber market
23rd November to 23rd December 2026
Sunday to Thursday from 11 a.m. to 8.30 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9.30 p.m.
Christmas Market
Festively lit streets, atmospherically adorned shopping arcades and shop windows graced with Christmas decorations – this is the face of the city of Bremen, presenting a selection of international wares in the run-up to Christmas. Taking a stroll through the historic city centre, you will stumble upon divine gifts for all the family.
Schlachte-Zauber Christmas Market on the Weser Promenade
Festivities predominate along the banks of the Weser, the boats on the quay glitter in the blue light and the air carries the scent of smoked fish and freshly baked bread: The Schlachte-Zauber Christmas Market on Bremen's river promenade offers an ambience steeped in history, winter and maritime adventure.

