Cafe Sand

Bremen City


This beach cafe on an island in the Weser River feels light years away from the city. It's favoured by everyone from swimmers and families to fans of the Werder Bremen football club. Get here on foot (1.5km) via the Wilhelm-Kaisen-Brücke (bridge) or by quick ferry from the Osterdeich directly across the water (return €2.30, free with ErlebnisCARD).


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