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Chase the sound of seasonal organ music and aroma of Glühwein through the streets of Bremen's historic Altstadt (pictured). Starting outside the town hall, there are over 170 festive stalls. Until 23 December.
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Runners looking to feel the slap of tarmac
under their feet take note: 4 October sees
the return of Bremen's annual marathon.
Registration is possible on site, and
there's also a half marathon and 10km
track if you're feeling short on stamina.
Address: THEODOR-HEUSS-ALLEE (STARTING POINT).
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Cherry tomato salt chocolate? Monstrous, some say... but not Germans. The country's second-largest chocolate producer is renowned for combining unlikely ingredients, but also makes superior pralines and connoisseur chocs.
Address: 32 WESTERSTRASSE. | Tel: +49 (0)421 509000
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With air as clean as sterilised cutlery and a ban on cars, Helgoland is a unique natural monument far from the hustle and bustle of mainland life. At 70km from the shore it's accessible daily by catamaran.
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The Kunstsammlung Böttcherstrasse
museum is playing host to a fantastic
exhibition until 3 April, celebrating local
artist Elisabeth Hausmann.
Address: Böttcherstrasse 6-10. | Tel: +49 (0)421 3388222
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The tail end of June is the ideal time to stroll through Bremen's Rhododendron Park. With over 1,600 varieties of rhododendron and azaleas, the park is the largest of its kind on the continent.
Address: 40 DELIUSWEG.
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Rumoured to be the spot where local
serial poisoner Gesche Gottfried met her
demise, many of Bremen's inhabitants
still show their disgust by spitting on the
black stone laid here.
Address: Main Square, near The Town Hall.
