Together, Bremen and Bremerhaven form the smallest of Germany's sixteen federal states. Its official title is the Free Hanseatic City of Bremen. Bremen's long and illustrious history has for the most part been shaped by its pursuit of political and economic autonomy. It is the second oldest city republic in the world still in existence, after San Marino.

Germany's smallest federal state, in the north of the country, consists of the cities of Bremen and Bremerhaven, where the past comes to life and the future is taking shape. Visitors can look forward to cultural and sporting events all year round.

Bremen's buildings, squares, streets and districts reveal the city's colourful history and take you back through more than twelve centuries, but now it is increasingly dominated by modern features.

Bremen also calls itself the city of many flavours. The restaurants of Bremen and Bremerhaven offer a huge range of regional and international delicacies in a maritime atmosphere.