Geography
On which river does Bremerhaven lie?
It lies on the Weser.
What are the names of the two award winning museums in the town?
They are Klimahaus and Auswandererhaus.
When was Bremerhaven founded?
In 1827 it was founded as a harbor for Bremen. It later merged with some neighboring towns and in 1947 became part of the new federal state Bremen.
How big is the population of Bremerhaven?
113,000
(points given within a range of +/- 10% of the correct answer)
Can you swim at the city beach near the city center?
No, you can't.
Swimming in the Weser is forbidden at this spot due to strong currents and ship traffic. For many years a swimming community has been fighting for the right to swim here, without success.
Into which sea does the big river flow?
into the North sea
Where is the museum submarine located and what is its name?
Do you also know which museum it is attached to?
The Wilhelm Bauer lies between the Columbuscenter and the German Maritime Museum (on the Weser); this is also the museum it belongs to.
When was the MOS opened?
in 1935
How many shipyards are left in Bremerhaven?
There are only two today.
How many public indoor pools are there in Bremerhaven?
There are three indoor pools and one outdoor pool.
They are called
Bad 1, Bad 2, Bad 3, and Freibad Grünhöfe. Two of them even have saunas.
In which federal state is Bremerhaven?
In Bremen
Where is the zoo located?
It's directly on the Weser very close to the city center, thus the name "Zoo am Meer".
Which historical German ship may soon be moored in Bremerhaven?
The Segelschulschiff Deutschland
Which internationally renowned research institute is situated in this town?
The AWI, Alfred Wegener Institut, has several locations in and near the city center. It does research at the Poles and in the oceans.
In which harbor is the "Letzte Kneipe vor New York"?
in the Kaiserhafen
What are the next bigger cities to the north and south of Bremerhaven?
Cuxhaven is in the north, Bremen in the south.
Which international star was once in Bremerhaven and is honored by a small section in the History Museum / Morgenstern-Museum?
Elvis Presley was in the town in 1963 when doing his service in the US military.
By the way, there has been free admission to this museum since 1 January 2019.
What were the three main industries around the year 1900?
They were shipbuilding, trade, and deep sea fishing.
Which big maritime event takes place at the Neuer Hafen every five years?
The Sail Bremerhaven takes place every 5 years, and in between there is the "Lütte Sail" with international participation.
In which restaurant can you find American staff and American products for sale? You can also pay in American dollars there.
In the American Seamen's Club in Rickmerstraße they serve typical American cuisine and you can practice your English there.
Which town on the other side of the Weser can you see from the deich?
Nordenham
What is there to see and do in the fishery harbor (Fischereihaven)? Name three attractions/activities.
In the Schaufenster Fischereihafen you can find maritime shops and seafood restaurants, also the Expedition Nordmeere museum, the TiF (Theater im Fischereihafen), the museum ship Gera, a restaurant ship, a fish smokery, the Seefischkochstudio, etc.
Furthermore there are markets and festivals on most weekends throughout the year. In the summer there is the Bremerhavener Musiksommer with popular cover bands every Thursday ;-)
Why is Bremerhaven known internationally?
It has a long history as a trade port and is one of the most important German ports today.
Secondly a lot of people emigrated from here to many countries in the world.
Elvis Presley was here during his military time in 1958.
Which modern industry will have one of their first production and research centers in Bremerhaven?
The pilot project, funded the State of Bremen and the European Union, has now officially gotten underway. The research partners – Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy Systems, Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences, and the Technologie-Transfer-Zentrum (ttz) Bremerhaven – will be laying the foundations for a “hydrogen center of excellence”.
What activities can you do in the Bürgerpark which is 1500 meters from here?
You can do a lot!
You can go jogging, use a fitness parkour, do disc golf, enjoy the different flower arrangements and sculptures, go paddle boating, play tennis, visit cafès and restaurants, and look at the animals in the enclosure or wildlife.