The Bremer Geschichtenhaus offers a distinctive take on Bremen's history through interactive storytelling. Actors in costumes recount some of the most popular stories in the city, bringing history to life before your eyes. Although the stories are only in German, the museum still provides a worthwhile experience, even for those who may not understand the language, thanks to its engaging approach.

Founded more than 150 years ago, the Bürgerpark has more than enough space for people to relax or take part in sport. There's any number of ways of keeping active here – running, cycling, rowing on the lakes or playing mini golf. Children can let off steam in the many playgrounds or visit their furry friends (goats, sheep and guinea pigs) in the open air animal enclosures. The grassy meadows are the perfect place to have a picnic. Alternatively, there's a great selection of refreshments available at any of the park's four restaurants. The municipal forest is located right next to the Bürgerpark. Its lake (also known as the Unisee (university lake)) is a wonderful place for swimming in summertime.

Approximately 60 kilometres west of Sundsvall, you'll find Flataklocken, which was designated as the Geographical Centre of Sweden's landmass through a centre-of-gravity calculation by KTH in Stockholm in 1947. This means that if you were to put Sweden on a needle, it would be in balance just over the mountain Flataklocken. It offers a vast 360-degree view of the beautiful landscape in Ljungandalen, and on clear days, one can see far towards the Sundsvall coast. At the summit, there are fire pits and a café open in the summer.

The Gerhard Marcks House is fully dedicated to sculpture. This internationally recognised museum is home to the vast majority of the artworks created by Gerhard Marcks, a sculptor from Berlin who, among other things, gifted the city of Bremen with his famous statue of the fairy tale 'The Town Musicians of Bremen'. The collection continues to expand, with the addition of works by other sculptors, including contemporary artists.