Trip to Bremen and Bremerhaven
As part of this year's excursion days, class 10a travelled to Bremen and Bremerhaven on Wednesday and Thursday (1–2 July 2026). The aim of the trip was to deepen the geographical knowledge students had acquired over the past school years. This included exploring how people live and work in different climate and landscape zones around the world, as well as examining the effects of the climate crisis on these regions.
After arriving in Bremen, the class visited the Übersee-Museum Bremen, located near the city's main railway station. The museum explores overseas habitats, the relationship between people and nature, and the changes brought about by globalization. The exhibitions feature the continents of Asia, Oceania (South Pacific), the Americas, and Africa, along with their diverse cultures.
The students were particularly fascinated by the exhibitions on the world's major religions, as well as the many exhibits and dioramas, which brought unfamiliar cultures and environments to life.
Afterwards, the class explored the city of Bremen. In addition to visiting the city centre and its famous Town Musicians statue, they enjoyed strolling through the historic Schnoor Quarter in beautiful weather. Many of the students had lunch at one of the numerous restaurants along the riverside promenade, where they enjoyed the fresh air by the River Weser.
One of the highlights of the trip was the overnight stay on board “Die Weser”, a hostel ship operated by the German Youth Hostel Association in Bremen. The class spent the night together in a large shared cabin.
Although, strictly speaking, it can hardly be called a night of sleep. The fresh night air on the upper deck proved far too inviting, so the students quite literally turned night into day. As the saying went:
„Shifting chairs up on the deck,
drives the sleeping teacher to wreck.“
The consequences became apparent the next day. The class experienced a dramatic shift from the high-pressure system “Euphoria” to the low-pressure system “Sleepyville,” which hit them like a storm. As a result, every opportunity—whether on the train to Bremerhaven or on the benches and lounge areas in the Klimahaus—was gladly used for a quick power nap.
At the Klimahaus Bremerhaven 8° Ost, the students travelled virtually around the world along the 8th meridian east, exploring the different climate zones and living conditions of eight regions: Switzerland, Sardinia, Niger, Cameroon, Antarctica, Samoa, Alaska, and Germany.
During this interactive journey, they experienced temperatures ranging from –6°C in the Antarctic section to 35°C in the desert region of Niger. The students walked through a tropical rainforest at night, explored the fascinating underwater world of the deep sea, and crossed Antarctica beneath a spectacular starry sky.
A key focus of the exhibition was life in the age of the climate crisis. It gave the students valuable insights into how people in different parts of the world are adapting to the increasing effects of climate change and the challenges it brings.
Our conclusion: The trip was two intensive days filled with new experiences and valuable learning opportunities. It will remain a wonderful and lasting memory as the students bring their time at Realschule Grünstraße to a close.