Hello,
We are travelling to Bremen between 31st Oct - 2nd Nov. Ive heard about Freimarkt Bremen. Can anyone tell me whether it is on whilst we are there and what really is it all about? Thanks
Matthew
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http://www.freimarkt.de - click the British flag for the English version.
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I go every year to the Freimarkt – it is the biggest event in Bremen. The website is pretty good.
The main Freimarkt is located behind the station. It is something that you won’t experience in the UK. There is also a smaller version in the Marktplatz as well.
How to describe it…..well it is like a giant fun fair (but a lot more professional than the UK ones!!!), with lots of beer tents and food stands. There are beer tents that have live music and a giant disco in Halle 7. People travel from all around the area for nights out there.
It is a great night out – and I would recommend a trip to the Bayernzelt. It is the nearest you will get to the traditional view of Germany in Bremen – lederhosen / giant beers / traditional drinking songs.
If you are in Bremen at that time, make sure you go!
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hi.....since you go often,could i ask you a few questions...i went to the munich one a couple of years ago and eveywhere sold them giant beers,is it the same here,even in the bars,also in munich,the beer was brewed so you didnt get an hangover,ie,no chemicals,did you experience this also,i am going next week so would appreciate any advice you could give me....thanks john
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Most bars in Bremen don%26#39;t sell beers in litres - the largest they do is a half litre.
The local beers are Haake Beck and Becks (from the same brewery). The Becks tastes far better there than over here.
The main Freimarkt is behind the station - just follow the crowds!
At the Freimarkt the large beers are sold in the BayernZelt. It is the largest beer tent and is a bt like the Oktoberfest in Munich. There are large wooden tables with bands playing the traditional german music / drinking songs. You can%26#39;t miss it - and I would recommend going there (if you are lucky you might see the Werder Brement team on their trip to the Freimarkt...)
The other tents sell small beers and pints. There are a lot of beer stands / tents all over. You walk around in a loop and you can%26#39;t miss them - they are every few metres!.
The Hansa Zelt (which looks like a giant sailing ship) is also a good beer tent - it has live music.
You will need a coat as it gets quite cold walking around and a lot of the stands are outside.
The beer tents shut at about 1100 - however Halle 7 (a giant disco) is open a lot later.
There are lots of food stands. Try a Matjes herring from one of the fish stands... they go very well with a beer!!
They sell Haake Beck (which is owned by Becks) or Becks.
All german beers are brewed in line with the purity law (the reinheitsgebot), so there are no chemicals. Becks and Haake Beck are no acception. It does mean minimal hangovers...
Another tip - make sure you have lots of change - you have to pay for the all the toilets.
You will have a great time there - it is the biggest event in Bremen and there is a real party atmosphere to it.
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some great advice there,thanks alot,when i went to oktoberfest i found it too busy and a bit full on to be honest,so may find this more suitable,really looking forward to it so thanks for the tips...john
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Cant wait to go now! Thanks
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I got back today. The Freimarkt is wonderful. Much friendlier than your typical UK fair. The main section, as mentioned above is behind the railway station, but the quieter section is in the old p[art of town.
Great beer sold in half / third litres (you pay a refundable deposit on your glass). Excellent street food. Try the Backfische. Lovely
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Hi Sowie, Im looking forward to visiting the Bremen and the Freimarkt. Did you have any problems with language barriers?
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No problems with the language. Many Germans speak a fair amount of English. If that fails just point and remember %26quot;biter%26quot; and %26quot;danke%26quot;.
I didn%26#39;t know any German at all and managed to order food, drinks and travel round on buses, trams and trains.
The Freimarkt is used to people from around Europe anyway.
Hope you enjoy it. One tip...avoid any of the scary rides if youve indulged in a few Becks!
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