Arrival and Transport
If you want to get to the ICYMARE 2026 BREMEN conference then there are several ways to get there. Here, we will explain how…
ARRIVAL IN BREMERHAVEN
For international travelers, Bremen is easy to reach. The city has its own airport, Bremen Airport, and is also well connected via Hamburg Airport, located about 130 km away. Regular public transport links connect Hamburg Airport to Bremen.
If you’re arriving by train or (Flix)bus, Bremen Central Station is right in the city center. From there, you can reach all ICYMARE venues and other parts of the city easily by tram or bus. Taxis are available just outside the station, and rental bikes or e-scooters are also an option throughout the city.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT IN BREMEN
Tickets can be purchased on board, at vending machines at major stops, or digitally via the FahrPlaner app. The FahrPlaner app is free and available for both Android and iOS. Use it for real-time information and route planning for Bremen and the surrounding region.
For full fare information, visit the BSAG Ticket Overview and check here for an interactive route network map.
If you’re staying in Germany longer or planning to travel between cities, the Deutschlandticket is a great option for extended public transport use. It costs 58 € per month and allows unlimited use of regional public transport across the country. More information is available at deutschlandticket.de.
HOW TO REACH THE CONFERENCE VENUE
BIOM Building, James-Watt-Stasse 1, 28359 Bremen
The best way to plan your public transport journeys is by using the FahrPlaner app. Below are a few common routes to help you find your way to the BIOM building:
From Bremen Central Station:
Tram line 6, every 10 minutes. Stop: Bremen Universität/Zentralbereich.
From Überseestadt:
Bus line 28, three times per hour. Stops: Celsiusstraße or Universität/Zentralbereich.
From Sebaldsbrück:
Bus line 21, every 15 minutes. Stop: Bremen Universität/Zentralbereich.
From Bremen-Kattenturm:
Bus line 22, every 20 minutes. Stop: Bremen Universität/Zentralbereich.
To help you find your way around campus, we recommend using the university’s digital map.
HOW TO REACH THE ICEBREAKER VENUE
Übersee-Museum Bremen, Bahnhofsplatz 13, 28195 Bremen
The Übersee-Museum is located right next to Bremen Central Station and easily reached via public transport from all other parts of the city. Those arriving by train use the exit in the direction of the city and turn right at the station square. The Übersee-Museum’s main entrance is located at the end of the meadow.
You can reach the Übersee-Museum with the tram lines 1, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10 and the bus lines 20, 24, 25, 26, 27, 63 stop Hauptbahnhof. The Übersee-Museum is also located right next to the Central Bus Station (ZOB), where numerous intercity buses stop.
HOW TO REACH THE POST-CONFERENCE PARTY VENUE
Schwimmverein Bremen von 1910 e.V., Strandweg 102, 28201 Bremen
The post-conference party is hosted by the Schwimmverein Bremen von 1910 e.V in their club home located along the stunning shoreline of the river Weser. The reach the location, use tram lines 4, 6, and 8 or bus line 24 to reach the stop Wilhelm-Kaisen-Brücke. From here, it’s a beautiful 15 min stroll along the Weser.
From Wilhelm-Kaisen-Brücke, turn into Werderstraße, which later becomes Kuhhirtenweg, heading in the direction of the restaurant “Der Kuhhirten”. At the intersection in front of the restaurant, turn left, then about 50 meters later take another immediate left into Fährweg, following signs to “Café Sand”. At the next intersection in front of the café, turn left into Strandweg. After about 200 meters, and following a left-right bend, you’ll find the entrance to Strandweg 102 on the right-hand side.
PARKING
There are a few free public parking spots around the BIOM building on all sides. However, none of them are reserved for ICYMARE, and most other university parking areas are blocked for specific faculties. If possible, we recommend arriving by public transport rather than by car.
At the Übersee-Museum, free parking is limited and hard to find. Should you need to arrive by car, several paid parking garages are available throughout Bremen’s city center and are within walking distance of the venue. Please check their closing times in advance, as the Icebreaker is expected to end around 10 PM.
Getting to the location of the post-conference party is a bit easier by car, and free parking is available nearby. Still, if you plan to wrap up ICYMARE with a drink (or two), we’d again recommend using public transport.