European Union funding has supported the transformation of Bremerhaven’s abandoned fishing harbour into a popular visitor attraction over the past three decades. Beginning in the early 1990s, the federal state of Bremen and the local development company FBG turned the former industrial site into a themed destination centred on fish. Restoration of Hall IV in 1992 provided restaurants and shops while preserving historic architecture. Subsequent additions include the 1996 fish station, the 2014 cooking studio, reconstructed cottages for a fishing village, public terraces, a floating jetty, and the Gera floating museum. The 2023 Fischbahnhof360° film experience offers an immersive look at fishing history. Each year the site hosts more than 25 events, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors and supporting local businesses.
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https://oceans-and-fisheries.ec.europa.eu/news/bremerhavens-journey-industrial-wasteland-iconic-attraction-2026-01-06_en
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