Klimahaus Bremerhaven
Science and discovery center in Bremerhaven: a journey along the 8th meridian through the Earth’s climate zones, plus exhibitions on climate change and extreme weather.
Om museet
Klimahaus Bremerhaven opened in June 2009 in the Havenwelten district between the Alter Hafen and Neuer Hafen harbors. The project, which cost around 70 million euros, was part of the redevelopment of Bremerhaven’s harbor district and was intended to make the topic of climate tangible for a broad audience.
The cloud-like, curving building is based on a design by Bremen architect Thomas Klumpp, who also designed the Universum in Bremen. Around a concrete core stretches a shell of about 4,700 individually shaped glass panes; around 11,500 square meters of exhibitions are open to visitors.
The centerpiece is the “Reise” (Journey) along longitude 8° 34′ E: it leads from Bremerhaven via the Swiss Alps, Sardinia, the Sahel, Cameroon, Antarctica, Samoa, and Alaska to a Hallig (a small undiked North Sea island) – each with a recreated climate, plants, and live animals. It is complemented by the “Perspektiven” area on the Earth’s climate history and the playful “World Future Lab”. In 2025, the immersive permanent exhibition “Wetterextreme” (Extreme Weather) with a lifting platform was added.
Since its opening, more than seven million people have visited. Klimahaus is also a registered zoo with around 250 animal species and has been run as a nonprofit company since 2026.
Højdepunkter
- The “Reise” along the 8th meridian through nine places and climate zones
- Walk-in Antarctic station with sub-zero temperatures and a hot, humid rainforest in Cameroon
- Immersive exhibition “Wetterextreme” with a lifting platform
- Live animals and aquariums, including a coral reef
- Playful “World Future Lab” on climate protection decisions
- Striking glass shell made of around 4,700 panes
Permanente udstillinger
- Die Reise – A tour through nine places on the 8th meridian with recreated climate zones, landscapes, animals, and portraits of the people who live there.
- Wetterextreme – Since spring 2025: an immersive ride on a lifting platform through heat, torrential rain, and a hurricane, concluded by accounts from people affected; extra charge.
- Perspektiven und World Future Lab – The Earth’s climate history, human-made climate change, and a look ahead to the year 2050, complemented by an interactive game about climate-friendly decisions.
- Grundlagt
- 2009
- Ejer
- Klimahaus Bremerhaven gGmbH
- Ledelse
- Ingrid Hayen (Geschäftsführerin)
- Besøgende pr. år
- ca. 400.000 (2025)
Entrépriser & rabatter
| Voksne | 25,50 € |
|---|---|
| Nedsat pris | 19,50 €Teens aged 14–17, school students, university students, FÖJ/BFD volunteers, apprentices, people with disabilities with a degree of disability (GdB) of 50 or more, journalists with a press card |
| Børn og unge | 15,50 €gratis til og med 3 år · Children aged 4–13; under 4 free. Children up to 13 only when accompanied by an adult. |
| Pensionister | –No senior discount listed. |
| Personer med handicap | 19,50 €ledsager gratis · Reduced from a degree of disability (GdB) of 50; companion with “B” or “H” marker free. |
| Studerende og elever | 19,50 € |
| Grupper (fra 15 pers.) | 18,50 € pr. personFrom 15 people, registration at least 14 days in advance; children/teens aged 4–17, youth groups, and school classes €11.50. |
| Familier | –No family ticket listed. |
| Online day ticket (early booking) | 20,40 €“From” price; online up to 20% cheaper when booked more than 14 days in advance, 10% when booked more than one day ahead; reduced from €15.60, children from €12.40 |
| Afternoon ticket (entry from 15:00) | 22,50 €Reduced €16.50, children €12.50; online from €18 |
| Wetterextreme surcharge | 5 €Only in combination with another ticket, not included in the annual pass; recommended for ages 6 and up |
| Annual pass | 35,50 €Reduced €29.50, children €25.50; excluding Wetterextreme |
| Audio guide | 3 € |
The day ticket and afternoon ticket do not include the “Wetterextreme” exhibition. With a valid same-day Niedersachsenticket, 10% off regular day tickets. The Bremer FreiKarte and Klimahaus vouchers are accepted. Coat check for jackets €1.50 (children free), backpacks free.
Tilgængelighed
- Delvis kørestolsvenlig
- Elevator
- Handicaptoilet
- Handicapparkering: ingen oplysninger
- Servicehunde tilladt
- Taktile tilbud: ingen oplysninger
- Rundvisninger på tegnsprog: ingen oplysninger
- Letlæste tilbud: ingen oplysninger
- Synstolkning: ingen oplysninger
Certified by “Reisen für Alle”; over 90% of routes are accessible, and all exhibition areas can be reached by elevator (with announcements). Currently, due to faulty automatic door openers, not all routes can be used without an assistant. The “Wetterextreme” platform cannot be used with a power wheelchair or stroller. Free loan of wheelchairs and rollators. Tours for blind and visually impaired visitors on request. Some exhibition rooms are dark.
Børn og familie
Velegnet til børn og familier
| Besøgets varighed | ca. 2,5 t. |
|---|---|
| Entré for børn | gratis til og med 3 år |
- Familieomvisninger & workshops
- Opgavehæfte, skattejagt eller audioguide for børn
- Barnevognsvenlig
- Børnefødselsdage
The exhibition is designed for all ages; step stools help small children see the exhibits. Passports for children in the “Reise” area (€1.50). Children’s birthday parties for ages 6 and up as a treasure hunt or safari (approx. 1 hour) or as an evening flashlight tour (approx. 1.5 hours). Children’s jackets free at the coat check. Children up to and including age 13 only when accompanied by an adult; over 90% of the routes are accessible and suitable for strollers.
Transport & parkering
Med offentlig transport
Havenwelten
From Bremerhaven Hauptbahnhof, bus 440 (Wesersprinter), 502, 505, 506, 508, or 509 to “Havenwelten” (under 10 min. ride); Klimahaus is visible from the stop, and the main entrance is reached via the glass bridge. On foot from Hbf approx. 2.5 km.
I bil
Parkering muligt
Havenwelten parking garage directly beneath Klimahaus, with an elevator to the entrance; often full during school holidays. Alternatively, the park-and-ride lot at Hauptbahnhof, continuing by bus. The Havenwelten tour bus terminal is a few steps from the entrance.
The connecting canal between the Alter Hafen and Neuer Hafen is closed, and both bridges are impassable; signposted detour via Van-Ronzelen-Straße. The Havenwelten parking garage remains accessible.
Planlæg ruteService & spisesteder
- Café
- Restaurant
- Museumsbutik
- Garderobe
- Opbevaringsskabe
Pescatarian restaurant “Längengrad” (10:00–17:00, hot food until 16:00) and “Café südwärts” in the exhibition; shop “8° Ost” (11:00–18:00). Pets other than assistance dogs are not allowed.
Arrangementer & udlejning
- Lokaler til leje
- Private fester
- Firmaarrangementer
- Bryllupper / vielser: findes ikke
Op til 150 personer.
Kyoto conference room (up to 150 people), Montreal workshop room (60), Rio auditorium (100), as well as celebrations at stations of the exhibition journey (e.g., the Samoa beach) with in-house catering; wedding ceremonies are not offered, only wedding photos.
Forespørgsel & detaljerPlanlæg dit besøg
| Rundvisninger | ja · varighed ca. 1,5 t. |
|---|---|
| Audioguide | ja (DE) |
| Tilbud til skoler | ja |
| Fotografering | Allowed for non-commercial purposes, without tripod or flash. |
| Godt at vide | For groups, Klimahaus recommends at least 2.5 to 3 hours; according to Klimahaus, the average visit lasts around 3.8 hours. Klimahaus tour for groups approx. 1.5 hours, quiet tour approx. 2 hours. Large bags and backpacks must be checked at the coat check. Programs for school classes and groups by booking. |
