Bremerhaven: Germany
Bremerhaven is a city in the federal state of Bremen, Germany. It is located at the eastern bank of the Weser river mouth, opposite the town of Nordenham. Bremerhaven has only a few historical buildings, and the city centre is absolutely new. The main attractions for tourists are the German Maritime Museum (Deutsches Schiffahrtsmuseum) in a historical harbour with many museum ships such as the Type XXI U-boat Wilhelm Bauer, the Seute Deern (a three-masted sailing vessel), and other interesting ships. The fishing port also houses an aquarium (the Atlanticum).
The new zoo is to be reopened on 27 March 2004, after a lengthy rehabilitation. It will feature Arctic wildlife, both terrestrial and marine. Coming attractions will include the Klimahaus, simulating travel adventure along the 8th Parallel.
An imposing hotel in the shape of the famous Burj al-Arab will be erected at the sea in the center of the city. All these attractions are within walking distance.
Related Travel Information
Siegen: Germany
Siegen is a city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is the capital of the district Siegen-Wittgenstein. As of December 31, 2003 it has a population of 106,143.
Twinned cities:
Berlin-Spandau, Germany, since 1952
Rijnsburg, the Netherlands, since 1963
Leeds, since 1966
Ypres, Belgium, since 1967
Zakopane, Poland, since 1989
Plauen, Saxony, Germany, since 1990
Recklinghausen: Germany
Recklinghausen is a city in the Ruhr Area in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. With 123.562 inhabitants as of June 30, 2003 it is the capital of the district Recklinghausen.
Bremen: Germany
Bremen [?bre?m?n] is a city in northern Germany (official name: Freie Hansestadt Bremen1, referring to its membership in the medieval Hanseatic League) situated along the river Weser, at 53°04? N 8°48? E. Bremen is one of two towns belonging to the state of Bremen, the other being Bremerhaven.
Sights in Bremen
- Town (built 1410 6); in front of the town hall there are the statues of Roland (1404) and of the Town Musicians (1953).
- Cathedral St. Petri (13th century), with sculptures of Moses and David, Peter and Paul, and Charlemagne.
- Liebfrauenkirche, oldest church of the town (11th century)
- Martinikirche
Heilbronn: Germany
Heilbronn is a city in northern Baden-Württemberg, Germany, near Stuttgart. This district-free city is completely surrounded by the district Heilbronn. It is located on the river Neckar . As of 2004, it has ~120,900 inhabitants.
Heilbronn was first mentioned as Helibrunna in 741. In 1281, it was declared city by Rudolph I.
Mülheim an der Ruhr: Germany
Mülheim an der Ruhr is a city in North Rhine-Westphalia in Germany. It is located in the Ruhr area between Duisburg and Essen, 20 km to the north-east of Düsseldorf. Geographical location 51°26? N 6°53? E.
Its population is 170.745 (status 12/31/2003). The city covers about 91.26 km² and is between 26.0 and 152.7 m above sea level.
