The fame of the Theater am Goetheplatz and its four dedicated performance spaces extends far beyond the city of Bremen. With a repertoire encompassing opera, youth performances, dance theatre, musicals and classic drama, there's something to delight the heart of every theatre-goer. Situated in the artists quarter of the city, at the start of the Wallanlagen park, this neoclassical theatre has been a jewel in the crown of Bremen's cultural life since 1913.

Germany is famous for its passionate football culture, and Bremen is no exception, with its local team Werder Bremen. Their home games are held at the Weser Stadium, accessible by tram or even by ship. The stadium has modern facilities, including the club's museum, toilets and food stands. If you feel like celebrating after a victory, you can join the Werder Bremen fans to the Osterdeich or Viertel districts where the party continues.

Even the exterior of Universum Bremen was designed to astound: this science centre is housed in a futuristic-looking structure which looks uncannily like a whale. It is even situated on a lake. Visitors of any age will enjoy getting up close to natural phenomena, such as what it feels like to experience an earthquake, and having a go at experiments, such as stopping lightning bolts. Try out the interactive exhibits as you move through the permanent exhibition spaces dedicated to Technology, Humans and Nature and the ever-changing special exhibitions about socially important topics. There are also many exciting things to discover in the outdoor area at Universum, where you can conduct experiments in the open air.

Villanova is one of the four ancient districts of the city dating back to the 12th century. It is located at the foot of the hill next to the Castello district. The entire area offers a lovely walk among typical houses, Aragonese churches and ancient workshops, but also a few elegant boutiques nestled in the recently renewed streets of the area.