Bremen Town Hall & Roland
Bremer Rathaus und Roland
A town hall with a Weser Renaissance façade and a stone statue of Roland, symbol of freedom, both listed as UNESCO World Heritage, making them Bremen's signature landmarks.
Construction of the Town Hall began in 1405–1410. In the 17th century an ornate Weser Renaissance façade was added. Together with the 5.5-meter stone statue of Roland in the square, dated 1404, it is listed as a World Heritage Site. Both symbolize the independence of the Hanseatic Free City. The upper hall and the Golden Hall can only be visited on a guided tour, which lasts about 1 hour and is given in German or English. Tickets must be bought in advance at the visitor center. Ship models hang inside the hall. Around the square are the Schütting, the merchants' guild hall, and the Bremen Parliament building. They make up the starting point for sightseeing in the city.
Opening hours
Exterior open all day; guided tours usually several times a day
Nearby sights
- Town Musicians of Bremen statue
- Church of Our Lady
- Bremer Ratskeller
- St. Peter's Cathedral
- Böttcherstraße
- Schnoor Quarter
- Mühle am Wall
- Schlachte Promenade