Family trip to Bremen with children. Ideas on where to go with your child

Bremen is a city of unparalleled, fairy-tale like atmosphere, so there’s no wonder why many travellers with kids choose it as their vacation destination. Children will find many interesting entertainments and surprises in Bremen. Perhaps, Universum Science Center is the most unusual destination for family rest. The look of this museum alone is mesmerizing – it is located in a building resembling a whale that is ready to sink into the water. The museum regularly hosts several exhibitions dedicated to different areas of science. Trained museum guides make even hardest things sound simple and explain laws of nature with interesting examples. During such a tour visitors will learn more about the human body and its hidden peculiarities.

Children, who dream of outer space, will find much fun and entertainment in EADS Space Transportation Visitor's Centre. This laboratory is located in a 146-metre tower that is also used for astronaut testing, namely the test of orientation in the weightlessness of space. Naturally, ordinary visitors are not allowed to take this test, but they are welcome to watch how professional astronauts are prepared for flights.

Without a doubt, when asked about Bremen, the majority would recall the famous story of Town Musicians of Bremen. Indeed, sculptures and pictures of characters of this fairy-tale can be found everywhere in the city. Travellers with children are recommended to attend an interesting tour – the Road of German fairy-tales – during which they will be able to attend Bremen and some neighboring settlements. During such a tour, it is possible to see many landmarks and other interesting places connected with famous fairy-tales in some way. Attendees will be also able to visit several interesting shops. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

If you are interested in unusual and authentic experiences, consider making a ride on Tall Ship Deutschland that is docked in Vegesack port. This is a popular excursion ship with many interesting tours. Besides that, there are a restaurant and even a small hotel in Tall Ship Deutschland, which are also perfect for an interesting family vacation. Children would be particularly fond of the ship as there is a team of animators dressed as pirates, who never cease to entertain young guests.

Die Mühle Oberneuland is one more interesting museum that will be liked by travellers with children. It is located in Bremen suburbs, in one of ancient windmills, surrounded by truly spectacular nature. The exhibition of the museum is dedicated to the process of making of one of the most popular and important food products in the world – bread. Visitors will learn how the grain is grown and harvested, how mills turn grain into flour and how, finally, delicious fragrant bread is cooked.

If you enjoy spending time in beautiful parks and nature reserves, take a look at Wallanlagen Park. It occupies a giant space, and that makes it a perfect destination for long walks or bicycle rides. When tired, take a seat on one of the numerous benches installed in the shadow of trees. There is also a beautiful old mill in the picturesque park, which currently hosts a charming café and a small museum.

Fans of cycling will easily find many special routes for bicycles in Bremen. Weser Cycling Route is the most famous one. It is laid along the Weser River and crosses several neighborhoods in Bremen suburbs. During a guided tour on Weser Cycling Route, travellers will be able to visit many interesting places in outskirts of the city, make a picnic on the river’s bank and admire unique nature of the area that is wonderful all year round.