Bremen, Germany has long been celebrated for its lively street art scene. In late 2024 the city strengthened that reputation by becoming an official partner of the interactive Street Art Cities app, giving locals and visitors a new digital way to explore Bremen’s outdoor artworks. With this partnership, around 250 murals, stencils and public artworks—both well-known landmarks and hidden gems—are now searchable and mappable through the Street Art Cities platform.
© WFB/Markus Genesius & Tobias Kroeger
Street art has shaped Bremen’s urban landscape for decades. One early milestone is the 1975 mural “Oma und Opa – Blick aus dem Fenster” by Peter KF Krueger, which depicts an elderly couple peering out of a window and helped draw public attention to mural work. Since then, the city’s walls have continued to attract attention, from striking large-scale pieces on the Hochbunker in Walle to detailed works across residential and industrial neighborhoods. International and local artists, including Markus Genesius, have contributed to Bremen’s growing reputation as a centre for contemporary public art in Germany.
For visitors who want to see the variety of work across the city, curated routes make it easy to plan a walking or cycling tour. The Urban Minimalism route spans roughly 8.6 miles and showcases pared-back, graphic pieces, while the Luck Walls City Route covers about 5.4 miles through diverse districts and styles. There are also artist-focused trails such as WALK THIS WAY! WOW123, which highlights the works of Markus Genesius and offers deeper context about his approach and influences.
The Street Art Cities app adds practical features for discovering Bremen’s streetscapes. Interactive maps pinpoint artwork locations, background notes explain the history and context of individual pieces, and the community-driven platform lets users contribute new finds. Street Art Cities aggregates listings from over 1,700 cities worldwide, creating a searchable global archive for public art. The app is free to download on Android and iOS and can also be accessed via desktop, making it simple to plan visits, follow routes, and save favourite works.
By formalizing its relationship with Street Art Cities, Bremen has made its public art more accessible to residents and visitors alike. The partnership supports cultural tourism, helps document the city’s evolving visual culture, and encourages interaction between creators, locals and art explorers. Whether you prefer guided routes highlighting major pieces or roaming the neighborhoods for surprises, Bremen’s mapped collection offers an inviting, up-to-date guide to the city’s vibrant street art scene.