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Navigation story for Böttcherstraße
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Slowly stroll through this medieval alley and explore its many attractions.
House No. 1
Robinson-Crusoe-Haus, on the left side, is made of red brick and definitely worth a visit, if you are interested in Robinson Crusoe. Look at the remains of wooden boards, scenery from legendary historic events and the twelve lead glass windows on the ground floor from 1926, as well as the bronze figurines from 1912.
House No. 2
Visit the interior of Atlantis House built by Hoetger in 1930/3, which offers a special experience because its staircase, walls and roof are made of blue and white glass and designed in the Art-Deco style. This memorial protected building is part of today’s Radisson Blu Hotel Bremen; the staircase and the “Himmelssaal” are original features.
House Nr. 3/5
Continue north toward Haus St. Petrus, and look up at the gable facade where you see Petrus as a fisherman.
House No. 4
You have arrived at one of the most beautiful sites of Böttcherstraße, the functional Glockenspiel (carillon), which has been located between the gables of the traditional merchant and craftsmen quarters since 1934. Look up high between the two gables: you will see 30 bells made of Meißener porcelain. When they sound, the wooden boards with images of numerous ocean conquerors turn simultaneously and tell stories of how the Atlantic Ocean was crossed in those times.
Daily between 12:00 PM and 06:00) at the top of the hour (except at freezing temperatures), you can listen to diverse melodies played at the “Haus des Glockenspiels,” including maritime and folks songs such as the “Nordisches Seelied” (Nordic Sea Song) and “Wir wollen zu Land ausfahren”. The beautiful “Glockenspiel” (carillon) features an impressive 30 sounds in two and a half octaves. If you wish, you can also take a “behind the scenes tour” of the carillon to find out how it works in detail.
House No. 6
You are now standing in front of the Roselius-House, which is now a museum featuring cultural historic works of Low German art from the Gothic to the Baroque eras.
House No. 7
Now you have reached the Haus der Sieben Faulen (seven lazy guys). Look up high at the gable of the house featuring seven large stone statues. Legend has it that the seven lazy sons of a poor farmer ventured out into the world and returned with new ideas.
House No. 8/9
Now your are standing in front of the Paula-Becker-Modersohn-Haus built in 1926/27, it is a museum displaying the paintings of the famous Northern German artist, as well as paintings by Bernhard Hoetger. Look at the yard at this house as well. The craftsmen’s yard features the Sieben-Faulen-Brunnen (seven lazy guys well) with the “Bremer Stadtmusikanten“ balanced on the well pipes. Also observe how glass is blown in the workshops of arts- and craftsmen, or visit the goldsmith shop and the Bremen candy manufacturer.
House No. 1
Robinson-Crusoe-Haus, on the left side, is made of red brick and definitely worth a visit, if you are interested in Robinson Crusoe. Look at the remains of wooden boards, scenery from legendary historic events and the twelve lead glass windows on the ground floor from 1926, as well as the bronze figurines from 1912.
House No. 2
Visit the interior of Atlantis House built by Hoetger in 1930/3, which offers a special experience because its staircase, walls and roof are made of blue and white glass and designed in the Art-Deco style. This memorial protected building is part of today’s Radisson Blu Hotel Bremen; the staircase and the “Himmelssaal” are original features.
House Nr. 3/5
Continue north toward Haus St. Petrus, and look up at the gable facade where you see Petrus as a fisherman.
House No. 4
You have arrived at one of the most beautiful sites of Böttcherstraße, the functional Glockenspiel (carillon), which has been located between the gables of the traditional merchant and craftsmen quarters since 1934. Look up high between the two gables: you will see 30 bells made of Meißener porcelain. When they sound, the wooden boards with images of numerous ocean conquerors turn simultaneously and tell stories of how the Atlantic Ocean was crossed in those times.
Daily between 12:00 PM and 06:00) at the top of the hour (except at freezing temperatures), you can listen to diverse melodies played at the “Haus des Glockenspiels,” including maritime and folks songs such as the “Nordisches Seelied” (Nordic Sea Song) and “Wir wollen zu Land ausfahren”. The beautiful “Glockenspiel” (carillon) features an impressive 30 sounds in two and a half octaves. If you wish, you can also take a “behind the scenes tour” of the carillon to find out how it works in detail.
House No. 6
You are now standing in front of the Roselius-House, which is now a museum featuring cultural historic works of Low German art from the Gothic to the Baroque eras.
House No. 7
Now you have reached the Haus der Sieben Faulen (seven lazy guys). Look up high at the gable of the house featuring seven large stone statues. Legend has it that the seven lazy sons of a poor farmer ventured out into the world and returned with new ideas.
House No. 8/9
Now your are standing in front of the Paula-Becker-Modersohn-Haus built in 1926/27, it is a museum displaying the paintings of the famous Northern German artist, as well as paintings by Bernhard Hoetger. Look at the yard at this house as well. The craftsmen’s yard features the Sieben-Faulen-Brunnen (seven lazy guys well) with the “Bremer Stadtmusikanten“ balanced on the well pipes. Also observe how glass is blown in the workshops of arts- and craftsmen, or visit the goldsmith shop and the Bremen candy manufacturer.