The Ratskeller in Bremen

The Ratskeller in Bremen is a traditional tavern in the cellar of the Town Hall of Bremen. Since it was erected in the year 1405, German wines were stored and sold there. With its history over 600 years the Ratskeller of Bremen is the oldest wine cellar of Germany, furthermore the oldest wine barrel of Germany, a wine from Rüdesheim which is dated 1653, is stored here.

History

Since 1330 the Council of Bremen held the privilege of white wine which was valid until 1815. No citizen should sell wine without the permission of the Coucil. All wines had to be stored in the Cellar of the Council. The purpose was to control the prices and the payment of taxes.

Rooms of the Cellar

1. The large Hall

2. In front of the Bacchus

3. Hauff's Hall

4. The Rose Cellar

5. The Rooms for the Senate and the Kaiser

6. The Bacchus Cellar

7. Treasure Room

Famous Guests

Literature

Hermann Entholt: "The Ratskeller in Bremen". Translated from the German by Harold Styring, Bremen 1930.