Bürgerbummel Bremerhaven

A Weekend for Bremerhaven City Centre

The Bürgerbummel is one of the traditional city festivals (Stadtfest) of the port city of Bremerhaven. For one weekend in June, the city centre around the striking Große Kirche is transformed into a strolling mile where shopping, entertainment, and enjoyment come together. Around 25 exhibitors present a colourful assortment – from fresh asparagus and strawberries to pearl jewellery, toys, and wooden decorations – while music, stilt walkers, and a play bus liven up the pedestrian zone.

Old Crafts and Walking Acts

A hallmark of the Bürgerbummel is the 'Old Crafts' area: Here, craftspeople demonstrate traditional techniques such as rope making, broom binding, and basket weaving – a vibrant piece of cultural history that is particularly fitting in a port city like Bremerhaven. Unusual walking acts also attract attention, such as the mime Bastian, who floats across the promenade in his giant glass ball. Families get their money's worth with the children's programme, including hands-on activities, face painting, and rides.

City Festival and Shopping Experience

The Bürgerbummel combines urban culture with retail: On Sunday, the shops in the city centre, the Mein Outlet & Shopping-Center, and the Columbus Shopping Center open for a Sunday shopping day. Thus, the city festival and shopping stroll merge seamlessly. The event is organised by Erlebnis Bremerhaven GmbH. On Saturday, the Dutch StoffenCircus, a large fabric market on Theodor-Heuss-Platz, complements the offerings – a magnet for anyone who loves sewing, tailoring, and fabrics.

Part of a Big June Weekend

The Bürgerbummel often coincides with other highlights, such as the Kite Festival on the Weserdeich, thus forming a grand city weekend in the state of Bremen together with the Havenwelten. Anyone who wants to experience Bremerhaven from its lively, urban side, beyond the Klimahaus and Auswandererhaus, is in the right place.