Uberseestadt is a Bremen borough and one of Europe's largest inner-city development projects. Prior to the implementation of the project, the area was predominantly industrial with only a few residential areas remaining in the Waller Wied area. The project is aimed at transforming the old harbor into a modern waterfront that attracts high-value businesses, residential areas and preserves the existing structures.
The development includes the Waller Wied and Uberseestadt neighborhoods, which are located in the Walle district and Steffensweg district, respectively. The development stretches 4.5 km along the Weser River between the Mitte district and Gropelingen district. The Hans-Bockler-Strasse, Nordstrasse, and Bremerhavener Strasse form the land-side borders of the development.
In the northern third of Uberseestadt, and in the area directly adjacent to Weser River, there is still industrialization. For example, the Holz- und Fabrikenhafen continues to operate as a traditional harbor. Europahafen will be a harbor basin, but it won't have its traditional port function. The water area is primarily intended for recreational boating. On the North Side, the Marina Europahafen will be located. The adjacent land area is intended for residential and service businesses.
Mobypark offers affordable and convenient parking in Uberseestadt. Parking spots are located near the development's center. We want to make parking easier for residents and visitors, while contributing to sustainable development. Our parking solution allows you to save money while discovering the exciting new developments in the region.
The history of the area is closely linked to that of Weser River. The river became increasingly difficult to traverse at the start of the 17th Century due to silting. High-sea vessels no longer used the central port (Schlachte) of the city, but rather ports downriver, beginning with Vegesack and then Brake (Unterweser), before finally Bremerhaven, from 1827. Bremen constructed a downstream port in 1887 to bring lucrative trade and shipping back to the city. The project was a great success. The first harbor basin, later named the Europahafen, was followed by other downstream basins. In 1906, the Uberseehafen became the last. The harbor operations at Schlachte were subsequently discontinued.
Uberseehafen und Europahafen are classic freight ports. In Bremen, containerization started in 1964. The first European container vessel, the Fairland docked in the Uberseehafen of Bremen in 1966. The same year, in this port was constructed a temporary RoRo facility. Nevertheless, as the bulk freight decreased, cargo transportation ended in the 1980s. The Weser River, its harbors, and warehouses became too small to accommodate the modern needs of the ships as they grew. The RoRo terminals that were established in both ports in 1967-72 could not stop their economic decline.
Uberseestadt, a growing neighborhood, offers exciting new developments within a historic harbor. Mobypark offers affordable and convenient parking, allowing residents and visitors to explore the region while supporting sustainable growth. Bremen's maritime and commercial importance is evident in the neighborhood's rich history. Its future is bright, as it embraces innovation and modernity.