Why go
- City in Bremen, Germany.
- Served by Sea-Airport Cuxhaven/Nordholz / Nordholz Naval Airbase (FCN).
History
Bremerhaven is a port city in the city-state of Bremen, on the east bank of the Weser, in Northern Germany. It forms an exclave of the state and is the smaller of the two cities the state comprises. The River Geeste flows through the city before emptying into the Weser.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Sea-Airport Cuxhaven/Nordholz / Nordholz Naval Airbase (FCN); 4 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 5 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Harbour Tours, 1 km); routes include Columbushopper, Weserfähre Bremerhaven–Nordenham, Weserfähre Bremerhaven - Nordenham.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Bremerhaven, Germany. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.