Bremen is a major city and federated state in northwestern Germany, situated along the Weser river near the North Sea. The terrain rises to its highest point at Friedehorst Park. As a historic city-state, Bremen serves as its own administrative capital, with an economy and intellectual life anchored by the University of Bremen.
The local housing market is generally cheaper than the German average, though prices vary significantly between districts. Schwachhausen holds the largest share of the city's housing, followed closely by Lehe and Östliche Vorstadt. The most expensive homes are concentrated in Östliche Vorstadt, Neustadt, and Schwachhausen, which all command prices well above the city average. In contrast, the districts of Lehe and Gröpelingen offer much more affordable housing, with prices sitting far below those found in the costlier central and eastern neighborhoods.
