Spa Zwischenahn - Bremen - Beck’s Brewery

Route: Groningen - Spa Zwischenahn - Bremen - Beck’s Brewery - Groningen
Duration: 11 h
Our first stop will be at the Spa Zwischenahn which is situated on the shores of Lake Zwischenahn, the third largest lake in Lower Saxony. There is a the Lakeside Rehabilitation Centre, specialised in the treatment of orthopaedic illnesses. In addition to medical expertise, the Lakeside Rehabilitation Centre also offers all the benefits of a traditional spa and health resort. The idyllic parks on the shores of Lake Zwischenahn refresh and regenerate both mind and body.  Visitors to the 'Wellness am Meer' lakeside wellness centre will find that it has everything they need to enjoy some active but also laid-back leisure time. During the visit you will take an entrance to  a  wave pool and outside saltwater pool and a sauna complex with a steam sauna. The brine outdoor pool offers you pure well-being. In the up to 34 degrees warm water in North Sea quality you will feel the relaxation in your body, but your mind will also switch off. The entire body warms up while bathing, muscles and joints are relieved by the buoyancy of the warm salt water - well-being sets in. Let yourself go, relax on various massage tables in the water and enjoy the view of nature directly on the Zwischenahner Meer. Our next stop will be at Bremen where during walking city tour you find out about Bremen, its buildings, history and people. You will see the famous town musicians as well as the impressive town hall, belonging to the UNESCO world heritage sites. You stroll along the river side and your guide will take you to the hidden small streets of the oldest quarter of Bremen, called Schnoor. Your tour will start in the historical Market Square, in front of the impressive Town Hall. Listen to the story of one of the finest Town Hall in the whole Europe, a building that got its well-deserved status as a Unesco World Heritage. Right in front of this building another Unesco World Heritage item will no doubt catch your eye: the statue of Roland. Erected in 1404, it represents Roland, paladin of the first Holy Roman Emperor Charlemagne. Roland is shown as protector of the city: his legendary sword is unsheathed, and his shield is emblazoned with the two-headed Imperial eagle.We will continue to the very close by Protestant main church, Cathedral of St. Peter. This 1200 years old building, dominates the main square. Inside, you will admire the fine painted details on the ceiling or, if you think you are up for it, climb the 265 steps for a breathtaking panoramic view of the Old Town, defiantly worth a look! Next, we walk around the Town Hall all the way to another very popular tourist attraction: the famous statue of Bremen Town Musicians Let your guide take you back to your childhood while listening to the famous fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm. Proceed to one of the nicest areas of Bremen: Böttcherstrasse (Coopers Street), the incredible Art Nouveau Street dating from 1920 that runs from the main square towards the river. Admire the many fine façades and courtyards all with large amounts of design detail while passing by many house artisanal shops and art museums.The next and final place to be discovered is the Schnoor Quarter, an area of mazes of twisting lanes, winding alleys, boutiques, restaurants, cafes and galleries. Once part of the fishermen's quarter and later red-light district, this area is one of the loveliest little corners of Bremen.After we will visit to Beck’s Brewery where the brewery tour give you a fascinating insight into the art of beer brewing with a wealth of information on the brewery itself and its well-known brands: Beck' s and Haake-Beck. You will walk through the museum, the raw material rooms, the brewhouse and pass the malt silos, fermantation and storage tanks. Finally, you will test beers in the guest room. After we will return to Groningen.
Price: Per person