Holiday expenditures breakdown: Swimming pool cost, amusement park fees, and miscellaneous expenses
In the heart of northern Germany, Bremen offers a blend of affordable leisure activities and exciting attractions for visitors during the summer vacation. Here's a roundup of the latest news on both fronts.
For those on a budget, Bremen presents a variety of cost-effective options. The Stadtbibliothek Bremen's Summer Blub Program offers free events for children and youth, including tinkering, researching, drawing, playing, and reading activities. Exploring Bremen’s large outdoor green spaces, such as the Bremer Bürger Park and the Rhododendron Park, is an excellent no-cost option.
Students looking to improve their language skills can take advantage of the University of Bremen's free language courses and resources during the summer semester. Self-guided city tours of Bremen’s Old Town, with its colourful houses and historical landmarks, can be a budget-friendly way to discover the city's historic sites at your own pace.
Now, let's delve into the updates for Bremen's attractions. Early bird tickets for the Magic Park in Verden are available for 19.50 euros instead of 24.50 euros. The park now charges the same price for all visitors aged 3 and over, resulting in a three-euro saving for adults compared to last year.
The Jaderpark has increased its entrance price for visitors aged 13 and over from 29.50 euros to 31 euros. Children aged 3 to 12 now pay 29 euros to enter the park, while children aged 7 to 12 pay 37.50 euros for admission to the Serengeti Park.
The Heide Park maintains its online ticket price of 37 euros, but the parking fee has increased. Online tickets now cost 12 euros, and on-site tickets cost 15 euros. The canoe shed offers canoe trips in Lilienthal and at the Werdersee, with a rental canoe costing 40 euros for a day.
Swimming in the Werdersee, Sodenmattsee, and Waller Feldmarksee in Bremen is free. Meanwhile, children and young people up to 15 years old pay 2 euros for a day ticket to Bremen pools.
For those seeking free entertainment, the Breminale, the Maritime Festival, and the Overseas Festival are annual free festivals in Bremen. The Sports Park in Bremen's Überseestadt offers free access during the summer holidays, with rental offers for sports equipment costing money.
Lastly, the annual pass for the Magic Park has been increased to 72 euros, and the cost of the Germany ticket for public transportation has risen from 49 euros to 58 euros. On a brighter note, the Bremen Botanika offers reduced entrance fees on Mondays for regular visitors, with children and youth under 18 years old paying no entrance fee on the first Saturday of each month. Children under three years old can always enter for free.
Admission to Karls Erlebnis-Dorf in Loxstedt is free, but some special rides cost money. The student ticket for public transportation in the VBN area still costs 30 euros per month. The DLRG warns against swimming in the Weser due to strong currents and ship traffic.
In summary, free public libraries events, parks, affordable self-guided tours, and university language courses provide excellent budget-friendly leisure activities for students in Bremen during the summer vacation. Meanwhile, some attractions have adjusted their prices, so it's essential to plan ahead to make the most of your visit.
Bremen's Stadtbibliothek Bremen's Summer Blub Program offers a range of free activities for children and youth, while exploring Bremen’s parks such as the Bremer Bürger Park and the Rhododendron Park is an excellent no-cost option.
Self-guided city tours of Bremen’s historic Old Town can be a budget-friendly way to learn about the city's history, especially for students looking to improve their language skills during the summer semester.
