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Ochtum Park Outlet

In Ochtum Park Outlet you can find a lot of shops with discounted branded goods up to 70% cheaper than in the shops, e.g. Betty Barclay, Adidas, Esprit, Levi's, Lindt Chocolate and many more. So, strap on your shopping shoes and have a good shopping day with the rest of the family.

Herdentor Mill

The iconic mill of Bremen, which has existed since 1898, is located on a rampart that secured the old Bremen. This has a special place in the hearts of the people of Bremen. In fact, there used to be 6 mills at the ramparts and this is the only one that has survived thanks to a lot of luck.

If you go on a mini holiday near Bremen, you can visit the mill and see that today coffee is ground in the mill and not flour as in the past. In addition, today there is also a restaurant and café in the mill.

Bremen

Find a cheap holiday at Risskov and visit Bremen, a big city in the best sense, where there is something for everyone. The 1200 year old Hanseatic city is extremely popular and combines the best of history, tradition and culture. The city's most famous landmarks are without comparison its magnificent Weser Renaissance town hall and the venerable Roland figure in the historic market square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2004. Other interesting sights include the city's oldest quarter, Schnoor, the unusual architecture of the traditional Böttcherstraße and the city's cathedral. Find a cheap mini holiday at Risskov and enjoy the trip south with the whole family on a self-drive experience in Germany. There are many child-friendly hotels in the area, so be sure to bring the kids.

Oldenburg

Oldenburg is a beautiful old university town with a history dating back more than 1200 years. It is a lively city where its architectural charm is complemented by the beautiful countryside surrounding the city. The city offers great shopping opportunities and also plenty of places where you can find concerts and exhibitions as well as museums. There is therefore no chance that you would get bored on a trip to Oldenburg.

Universe

Universum is a large science centre with over 250 exhibitions where you can learn about all kinds of things. The exciting thing is that the 250 exhibits require you to "play" with them yourself. See if you can generate enough power for a light bulb, try the lie detector, experience an earthquake and much more! An educational and fun day ahead!

Wildeshauser Geest

The beautiful Wildeshauser Geest Nature Park, located south of Bremen, is an ideal area for hiking, horse riding and cycling. The nature park covers 1500 square kilometres and is the largest nature reserve in Lower Saxony and one of the largest in Germany. The unique nature of this region is protected and preserved and has a well-developed and well-marked network of hiking and biking trails for visitors. This makes nature easily accessible and provides a good setting for experiences.

Bremerhaven

Find a car holiday in Germany at Risskov and enjoy a self-drive holiday with the whole family. Take a trip to Bremerhaven, situated on the Weser River, which, despite its short existence as a city, has a long history as a trading port and is today one of Germany's most important port cities. The city was founded in 1827 and has been an important port for emigration in Europe. Bremerhaven has few historic buildings and the main streets and city centre were almost entirely built after the war. The main attractions in the city are the Emigration Centre, the Schiffahrtsmuseum and the historic harbour with many museum ships. You should also visit the zoo and the fishing port, which houses an aquarium (Altlanticum). Book a self-drive holiday with Risskov and enjoy a lovely trip to Bremerhaven, where you set the pace for the experiences.

Christmas market in Bremen

Christmas market Bremer Marktplatz 24.11 to 23.12. Mon-Thu: 10 a.m. - 8.30 p.m., Fri-Sat: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sun: 11 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. - Please note that dates and opening hours may vary. You can visit the Christmas market's own website with current information.

The Christmas market in Bremen is located around the city's historic town hall and the Roland statue which is located in the middle of the square. Side by side with St. Peter's Cathedral, 170 cosy stalls welcome you with lots of Christmas decorations, treats and gift ideas.

The festive stalls at the Christmas market are guaranteed to offer Christmas specialities and great ideas for this year's Christmas gifts. Following the historic Böttcherstrasse will take you down to Schlachte-Zauber on the banks of the Weser River, where you'll be greeted by the historic market where the smell of freshly baked bread mingles with smoked fish in the maritime atmosphere.

For music lovers, Bremen's Christmas market is a cornucopia of Advent and organ concerts. These concerts start at the end of November and take place in the city's churches.