St. Peter's Cathedral
St.-Petri-Dom
A Gothic cathedral with twin towers rising on the east side of Marktplatz. You can climb the tower for views over the old town, and the 'Bleikeller' crypt displays mummified remains.
The cathedral was founded in the 11th century. Its current appearance is mostly Gothic, with 19th-century Neo-Gothic renovations. It contains a Romanesque crypt and several pipe organs. The south tower can be climbed by about 265 steps to an observation platform (open April to October, small fee), with views over the Town Hall and the Weser River. The attached Bleikeller, or 'lead cellar,' preserves several mummified bodies thanks to its dry air, and it requires a separate ticket. The cathedral museum displays artifacts from the bishops' tombs.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–17:00 (open Sunday afternoons)
Nearby sights
- Bremer Ratskeller
- Bremen Town Hall & Roland
- Town Musicians of Bremen statue
- Church of Our Lady
- Schnoor Quarter
- Böttcherstraße
- Mühle am Wall
- Kunsthalle Bremen