Bremerhaven is a port city located in the state of Bremen, Germany, where the Weser River flows into the North Sea. It is home to the country’s most important harbor, after Hamburg, in terms of container trade and fishing. Together with Bremen, Bremerhaven forms the two-city state of Bremen, creating an interesting administrative and geographical picture. The main parts of the marine industry, which creates great diversity in the city, are the harbor, shipyards, and fishing. The emphasis on investing in tourism has increased in recent years. Bremerhaven is a city that is intimately intertwined with sea, incorporate every aspect of the sea in its being. In addition to the harbor, the city’s port is involved in building some of the world’s most luxurious cruise ships. Sail Bremerhaven is organized every 5 years with the participation of large sailboats; drawing sail boat enthusiasts from all around the world to Bremerhaven.
In 1827 Bremerhaven was founded as a small port city connected to Bremen. Today it continues its own development and sea-oriented development. Major attractions in the city include the German Maritime Museum, transforming the old harbor into an outdoor museum, the German Emigration Center, which is the largest emigration-themed museum in Europe, and the Klimahaus exhibition center, which architecturally resembles a boat. Bremerhaven is usually rainy, with a warm and mild climate. The Bremerhaven Airport is quite small and only operates regional flights; it is located 7.6 km southwest of the city.
