ON TOUR!GET TO KNOW BREMEN BY BUS AND TRAM

Bremen – 1200 years of history. Shipping and space travel, beer andwine. Stroll through the medieval “Schnoor” and the world famousBöttcherstrasse. Or have a long look at ourUNESCO World Heritage Site: the WeserRenaissance Style Town Hall with itspatron and guardian, Roland. And whenthe wind is just right, you’ll get a whiff ofroasting coffee, or chocolate, or malt. That’s

because Hanseatic Bremen is home to so many coffee roast-ers, chocolate makers and beer brewers.

With the BSAG you can fully experienceour multi-faceted city.

Hop on! We’ll take you around!

BREMEN – SHORT AND SWEET:“MOIN!” – THAT’S BREMEN-SPEAK FOR “HI!”

YOU’LL KNOW BREMEN WELL AFTER OUR THREE TOURS

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THE THREE TOURS:THE CULTURE TOURExperience unique exhibitions and theatre at thehighest level

THE RESTAURANT ANDSHOPPING TOURDiscover fine restaurants and stylish shops

ÜBERSEEMUSEUMVisit one of the most popular muse-ums in Germany. This exceptional collection from nature, world peoplesand trade includes treasures from thetrading missions of the last centuries. Lines 1, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 24, 25, 26, 27,62, 64 > Main Train Station

UNIVERSUMA unique interactive museum: Go

“through” man, earth and space – inthe truest sense of the word! Line 6> Universität NW1/Universum,about a 5 minute walk, or Lines 22,28 > Wiener Straße

THE MARITIME TOURSoak up Hanseatic ambience on and around the Weser

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KUNSTHALLE BREMENThe Fine Art Gallery has key master-works from Impressionism to MediaArt as well as exceptional copperengravings. Lines 2, 3 > Theatre amGoetheplatz

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ST. PETRI DOM St. Peter’s Cathedral on the historicMarket Square offers the CathedralMuseum, a view from the tower, anda real curiosity: the Bleikeller (“LeadCellar”) with mummies of animalsand people. Lines 2, 3, 4, 5, 5, 8, 24,25 > Domsheide

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MUSEUM WESERBURG See one of the largest collections ofinternational contemporary art in allof Germany, displayed in formerwarehouses on an island in theWeser. Lines 1, 2, 3, 26, 27, 62, 63> Am Brill, then by foot to the mid-dle of the bridge and the museum

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BREMER THEATER Known throughout Germany for itsfirst-class productions. Lines 2, 3 >Theater am Goetheplatz

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PACKHAUSTHEATER Contemporary theatre in the Schnoor.Lines 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 24, 25 >Domsheide then take the stair downinto the Schnoor

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THEATER SHIPMusicals and comedies below deck.Lines 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 24, 25 >Domsheide

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BECKER MUSEUMGet to know “our’” Bremen artist inthe Roselius Haus, itself a certifiedexpressionist-style architecturaldelight. Lines 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 24, 25> Domsheide

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FOCKE-MUSEUMIn this art and cultural history museum, you can see just everythingabout Bremen and its surroundings,from the original head of Roland tothe Borgward automobile. Check outthe special exhibits, too! Lines 4, 5> Focke-Museum

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CAFÉS IN THE CITY PARK(BÜRGERPARK)The charming “Kaffeehaus am Emma-see” with outdoor terrace, boat dockand minigolf course; the “Waldbühne”(open air stage) with live jazz andblues at the Waldschlösschen withbeer garden; and the “Meierei” withveranda and open fireplace. Lines 26,27 Bürgerpark or Lines 6, 8, 24 >Am Stern, then by foot path throughthe park

WACHMANNSTRASSEOut of the ordinary shops housed in the beautiful architecture of OldBremen Houses in Schwachhausen,right next to the City Park. Lines 6, 8, > Brahmsstraße

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STEINTORVIERTELIn “The Quarter” you’ll find shopsfrom alternative to designer, livelystudent pubs and hot nightspots.The trams stop directly at “TheCorner”. Lines 2, 3, 10 > Sielwall

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AM WALL/FEDELHÖRENSpecialty and antique shops alongthe long narrow park where the oldcity walls once stood. Lines 4, 5, 6,8, 24, 25 > Schüsselkorb, then walkto the parallel street “Am Wall”

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RATSKELLER (The Town Hall Cellar ) Enjoy exceptional German winesalong with delicious meals in one ofthe oldest wine cellars in Germany.The grand 600-year-old arches underthe magnificent Town Hall were aninspiration for Heinrich Heine, famousGerman poet of the Romantic era.Lines 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 24, 25 >Domsheide

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BECK’S BREWERY This is where it comes from – theworld famous Beck’s Beer. For a tour of the brewery, call 04 21/50 94 55 55. Lines 1, 8, 24, 26,27 > Westerstraße, walk toward the bridge to the brewery’s Visitors’Centre

SÖGESTRASSE/OBERNSTRASSE Bremen’s pedestrian shopping areawith boutiques, department storesand jewellery shops. The bronzesculpture group of the pigs at thestart of the Sögestraße is a favouritemeeting point. Lines 4, 5, 6, 8, 24, 25> Schüsselkorb

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AUF DEN HÖFENOffbeat inner courtyard betweenGertrudenstraße and Ostendorp-straße with inviting pubs, live musicand international restaurants. Line 10 > Humboldtstraße

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PEAT BOAT TOUR On “Jan von Moor” and “Jan vonFindorff”, sail through Blockland andthe Devil’s Moor or to the Universum.Children’s pirate trips or Lampiontours can also be arranged.Departure from “Torfhafen Findorff”.To book, call 04 21/378 775 86. Lines26, 27 > Findorffallee

CAFÉ AMBIENTE In this Literature Café on the bank ofthe Weser enjoy a good meal on thecovered terrace on the dike. Lines 2,3, 10 > St. Jürgen Straße, thendown the side street to the Weser.

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SCHLACHTEA docking area for Hanseatic Cogssince the 16th century and today apopular river promenade with a number of entertainment ships andrestaurant ships. How about a“medieval” sailing trip on theHanseatic Cog “Roland of Bremen” atrue to the original replica? Visitsonly can be arranged too; call 04 21/68 1 79 or 0162 8910 775.

Boating trips to the Bremen portsand to Vegesack, Brake (across fromHarriersand, one of the longest riverislands in Europe) and Bremerhavencan be arranged on the “Oceana” andother ships. Call 04 21/33 89 89.Lines 1, 26, 27, 62, 64 > Am Brill

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ÜBERSEESTADT/EUROPA-HAFEN Experience art, culture and the locallife style in the impressive architec-ture of these former warehouses.Arrange a guided walking tourthrough the Bremen Tourist Centre01805/10 10 30. Line 3 > Europa-hafen

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WATERFRONTWhere once the traditional shipyard“AG Weser” built great ships, a giantentertainment and shopping centrewith a river promenade is scheduledfor opening in autumn 2008. Line 3> Use Akschen

SCHULSCHIFF DEUTSCHLAND This impressive three-masted trainingship is moored near the historicVegesack Harbour and the Weserferry. Visits and overnight accommo-dations. For group visits, call0421/658 7373. From Gröplingen,Lines 71, 75 > Bahnhof Vegesack orfrom the Main Train Station by rail >Bahnhof Vegesack, then a 4-minutewalk.

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STRANDLUST RESTAURANT/CAFÉ Dive into the maritime atmosphere ofthis historic whaling area of Bremen-Vegesack. The covered terrace provides a wonderful view of bigships passing by. From Gröplingen,Lines 71, 75 > Bahnhof Vegesack or from the Main Train Station by rail > Bahnhof Vegesack, then a 7-minute walk.

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RESTAURANT FEUERWACHE Enjoy the maritime ambience and agood Italian kitchen in the former Fire House with a view of the harbour.Line 3 > Waller Ring, then a 5-minutewalk.

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CAFÉ SAND Reach the Beach Café in proper stylewith the small ferry “Ostertor”. Inwinter, open only on weekends.Lines 2, 3, 10 > Sielwall, then downthe side street to the Weser

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SCHLACHTE Welcome aboard! Ship restaurantsserve directly on deck. “Landlubbers”gather in the many beer gardens onthe bank of the Weser. Lines 1, 2, 3,26, 27, 62, 64 > Am Brill

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In Bremen one takesthe tram. And we are the tram inBremen – the BSAG. The BremenStraßenbahn AG. Our history goes backto the very beginning of public trans-portation in Bremen when carriageswere drawn by horses. Today ourbusses and trams are among the mostmodern in Europe. We see to it that youhave good connections – long waits areunheard of. During the day, most lines run every 10 minutes – easy to remember.And at night, the NightLine is there for you. This way, you get where you want to gofast and in comfort. BSAG it’s all OK.

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THE RIGHT TICKETFOR YOUSINGLE TICKET: Valid for 3 hours in one direction, even whenyou interrupt your trip or change lines. Non-transferable. Adult/Child *1 2,15 €/1,10 €*2

SHORT DISTANCE TICKET: Valid for 3 stops. Non-transferable. All age groups: 1 €

DAY TICKET: Valid for one adult and two children*1, valid to3:00 AM the following morning. Day Tickets are transferable. 5,70 €

DAY TICKET PLUS: Valid for two adults and up to 4 children*1,valid to 3:00 AM the following morning. Day Ticket PLUS is transfer-able. 7,10 €

LOWER SAXONY TICKET AND NICE WEEKENDTICKET (Niedersachsenticket und Schönes-Wochenende-Ticket)der Deutschen Bahn gelten auch in Bussen und Bahnen der BSAG.

NIGHTLINE SURCHARGE: Our NightLine – they’re markedwith an “N” – requires a surcharge till 4:00 AM. The surcharge is 1.00 € per night per person and is paid in addition to the fares listedabove.

Many admission tickets to events (for example, Werder Bremengames or Bremen Theatre tickets) include transportation on the busor tram. Check your event ticket to be sure.

For trips to North Bremen, for instance for the Maritime Tour, you’llneed a ticket at Price Level II (when you take the train).

*1 Children between 6 – 14 years of age*2 Prices are valid until 31 December 2008

MEN WITH BUS AND TRAMGET YOUR TICKETS HEREYou can purchase tickets ahead of time at the BSAG Customer Centreand in more than 200 outlets (Kiosks) throughout Bremen. The easi-est way to get a ticket is directly on the bus or tram. In all busses,purchase your ticket from the driver. In most trams there are auto-matic vending machines. Correct change is always welcome!

All tickets purchased from the driver or the vending machines areautomatically validated. Tickets purchased prior to boarding must bevalidated when you get on the bus or tram.

ON THE GO EVENINGSAND NIGHTS Our busses and trams get you to your event on time – and naturallyback again. The NightLine busses start at midnight at the Main TrainStation and leave at midnight, 00:30 and 4:30 going to almost allparts of Bremen. On the weekend there are additional trips at 1:30,2:30, 3:30 and 4:30 (and Sundays also at 5:30 and 6:30). AllNightLine trips have a surcharge till 4:00 AM.

Please note: after 8:00 PM, enter the bus in front and show the driv-er your ticket.

WOULD YOU LIKE MOREINFORMATION?We’ll tell you the quickest connection, which ticket suits you best andgive you a time schedule.

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Our Routes

ON TOUR WITH THE DISCOVER BREMEN… and stop at the best places. From Roland to the Universum, fromthe Fine Art Museum to the Harbours – whatever you want to see inBremen, the BSAG busses and trams can get you anywhere – fast,comfortably and at low prices.

CULTURE TOUR RESTAURANT AND SHOPPING TOUR MARITIME TOUR

So you don’t miss anything, we’ve put together the most interestingplaces in three different tours. Listed with each place of interest arethe closest bus and tram stops along with the number of the bus ortram that will get you to your destination. That way, you can set upyour Bremen visit to suit you! Have fun!

GUIDED TOURS BY BUS AND TRAM

Get to know Bremen – with a city bus tour. The tour busses leavefrom the Main Train Station at 10:30, Tuesday through Sunday.Tickets are available at the BSAG Customer Centres at the Main TrainStation and Domsheide as well as at the Tourist Information Centresinside the Main Train Station and Obernstraße1. BTZ information hotline for tourist information, hotel reservation, tickets, travel ordersand more: +49 (0)1805/101030 (14 cent/min. from German landlines, mobile

networks may vary).

On Sundays from April to October and at Christmas time, you can take a city tour in a historic tram – and inthe Low German dialect, if you like. Call 0421/5596-7642 to arrange.