Places to Shop
The Local Organizing Committee has put together recommendations for places in Bremen where you can shop. Click on the name of the establishment to go to their website, when one is available, and click on the Google Map link to see its location on a map.
Black Plastic
Black Plastic is my favourite record store (of two favourite ones) in Bremen. They have an excellent selection of Punk and Indie, and some decent Jazz and Latin vinyl as well. Good bargain bins – and both new and used vinyl in excellent condition. I do spend far too much money here.
Holtorfs Heimathaven
This little shop has mainly local produce – coffee, chocolate, spirits, whatnot. The main attraction however is the shop itself – the entire interior is an original 19th century shop. Get your treats here. Oh, and while you are here, they brew a seriously good coffee, too.
Hot Shot Records
The largest independent record store (probably the largest in any case) in Bremen with an excellent vinyl selection if you like your music loud – very good metal, punk and crossover selection. Also make sure to check the new arrivals, and they do sell rarities from large private collections from time to time. Get your merchandise (shirts, stickers, posters, paraphernalia) at GoBäng! on the same floor.
Manufactum Warenhaus
Granted, this is chain for high-end household, gardening and office items is not unique to Bremen. Their location however is quite unique in a lovely renovated 19th century bank. Browse the wares – lots of high-quality everyday items such as cast-iron pens, excellent writing papers, stable (!) kitchenware, some pricey but classic clothes, you might even find surprisingly affordable and enjoyable stuff. Their food corner with selected cheeses and cuts is excellent, and they do bake their own bread and cake. Next to Markthalle8.
Findorff Markt | Wochenmarkt
Enjoy the local market in Findorff – alive and full of regional projects market that opens on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday morning.
Golden Shop
Independent book and record shop right around the corner of “Fehrfeld” in the heart of the “Viertel”, always nice to drop by after food or before drinks
Made in Bremen
Right next to the Bremer Dom on the Domshof space you will find “Made in Bremen”. This store sells locally made candy, clothing and all kinds of goodies. From Babbeler (mint candy) over Bremen-Georgian spices to local comics and ceramics, you can get anything, or go for a curated Gin Tasting.
Bøttcher 8
This little shop lies within the Böttcherstraße which is a 110 meters long, historian alley that is often described to be similar to Harry Potter’s Diagon Alley. Here you’ll get handmade soaps, beautiful decoration and handy cooking utensils. This street and their shops are definitely a must see!