Lenzmarkt Speicher XI

Spring Kick-off at Speicher XI

When plants, flowers, and garden dreams fill the market stalls around the historic Speicher XI on Mother's Day, it's Lenzmarkt. In the red-brick harbour district of Bremen's Überseestadt in the Walle district, the square around the listed Speicher XI transforms into a large spring market. Around 80 exhibitors bring everything that makes balconies, terraces, and gardens bloom – from perennials and herbs to roses, young vegetable plants, and rare organic varieties. The date on the second Sunday in May is the starting signal for the gardening season for many Bremen residents – and a popular Mother's Day outing.

Around 200 Meters of Flowers and Plants

Approximately 200 running meters of market space are dedicated solely to flowers and plants. In addition, there is arts and crafts, garden accessories, and culinary specialties: jams, oils, chutneys, and numerous food trucks. Among the well-known exhibitors are Björn and Inga True from Stuhr, recognized as the best market vendors 2025 by the Federal Association of German Weekly Markets, who bring tomato, bed, and balcony plants, mostly from their own cultivation. Herb expert Andrea Buckmann, known as Kräuterbärbel from Schwanewede, is present with an extensive range of herbs and offers expert tips on care, harvesting, and culinary use.

• When: Mother's Day (second Sunday in May), 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Where: around Speicher XI, Überseestadt, Bremen-Walle
• Exhibitors: around 80, including approx. 200 m of pure plant area
• Admission: free
• Getting there: Tram line 3, Bus lines 26 and 28

Hanseatic Harbour Quarter in Spring Mood

The historic Speicher buildings of Bremen's Überseestadt recall the grand era of the overseas port – once a transshipment point for coffee, cotton, and tobacco, today a vibrant city district between water, brick, and modern architecture. The Lenzmarkt has been using this unique industrial backdrop as a stage for the season's opening for about two decades. The market celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2025, and the 21st edition follows in 2026 – a fixed spring date in the event calendar of the Free Hanseatic City of Bremen, organized by Messe Bremen (M3B GmbH).