Cities
Germany Bremen Bremen Historical Landmark

Spitzen Gebel

About

Spitzen Gebel is Bremen’s oldest surviving town house and a beloved architectural curiosity nestled in the historic city center. Dating back to 1400, this narrow, gabled building was originally constructed as a merchant’s house and later served as a wine tavern. Its name—“Spitzen Gebel,” meaning “pointed gable”—refers to the steep, triangular façade that makes it instantly recognizable. The building’s timber-framed upper floors and brick base reflect typical Hanseatic design, while its compact footprint showcases medieval urban density. Over the centuries, it has housed various trades and businesses, including a barber shop and a shoemaker’s workshop. Today, Spitzen Gebel operates as a traditional pub, preserving its rustic charm and offering visitors a taste of Bremen’s convivial spirit. Inside, guests can admire historic interiors and enjoy local fare in a setting that feels untouched by time. The building is a listed monument and a cherished piece of Bremen’s living heritage.

Bremen Germany
Spitzen Gebel
Location

Spitzen Gebel, located at No. 1 Hinter dem Schütting near Bremen’s historic market square, is the oldest town house and last medieval middle-class house in Bremen, originally built around 1400. It features a distinctive pointed gable that gives the building its name. Over the centuries, it has served various purposes including a wine house, butcher’s shop, tavern, and in 1913, an office for the Vereinigten Klavierträger (United Piano Movers). The building was heavily damaged in World War II but was carefully restored by 1950. Today, Spitzen Gebel operates as a popular tavern known for a unique tradition dating back to the piano movers: patrons enjoy taking a "Sluk ut de Lamp" (swig from the lamp) serving schnapps from a lamp, a distinctive local custom. The building is an important heritage site located near the Bremen Town Hall, Roland Statue, and Schütting, surrounded by Bremen’s bustling historic center.

Focke-Museum Focke-Museum Museum Übersee-Museum Bremen Übersee-Museum Bremen Museum Dom-Museum Bremen Dom-Museum Bremen Museum Gerhard Marcks House Gerhard Marcks House Museum Wilhelm Wagenfeld Haus Wilhelm Wagenfeld Haus Museum Ludwig Roselius Museum Ludwig Roselius Museum Museum Paula Modersohn-Becker Museum Paula Modersohn-Becker Museum Museum Weserburg Weserburg Museum Straßenbahnmuseum Straßenbahnmuseum Museum Tischlereimuseum Bremen Tischlereimuseum Bremen Museum Overbeck-Museum Overbeck-Museum Museum Schulmuseum Bremen Schulmuseum Bremen Museum Museum Schloss Schönebeck Museum Schloss Schönebeck Museum Bremer Rundfunkmuseum Bremer Rundfunkmuseum Museum Bremer Geschichtenhaus im Schnoor Bremer Geschichtenhaus im Schnoor Museum Die Adern der Stadt Die Adern der Stadt Museum KulturAmbulanz KulturAmbulanz Museum Werder Bremen Museum Werder Bremen Museum Museum Theater am Goetheplatz Theater am Goetheplatz Theatre Kleines Haus Kleines Haus Theatre Brauhauskeller Brauhauskeller Theatre Bremer Shakespeare Company Bremer Shakespeare Company Theatre Schwankhalle Bremen Schwankhalle Bremen Theatre Theater am Deich Theater am Deich Theatre Hafen Revue Theater Hafen Revue Theater Theatre FRITZ Theater Bremen FRITZ Theater Bremen Theatre Zaubertheater Bremen Zaubertheater Bremen Theatre Schnürschuh Theater Schnürschuh Theater Theatre Chinelo-Theaterhaus Chinelo-Theaterhaus Theatre Theater 62 Bremen e.V. Theater 62 Bremen e.V. Theatre Atelier Brandt Credo Atelier Brandt Credo Gallery Galerie für Gegenwartskunst Galerie für Gegenwartskunst Gallery Galerie und Kunstkabinett Corona Unger Galerie und Kunstkabinett Corona Unger Gallery Galerie Mönch Galerie Mönch Gallery Galerie K’ Galerie K’ Gallery Galerie Kramer Galerie Kramer Gallery Galerie Wildes Weiss Galerie Wildes Weiss Gallery Galerie des Westens Galerie des Westens Gallery Galerie Mitte im KUBO Galerie Mitte im KUBO Gallery Galerie Ohnesorge Galerie Ohnesorge Gallery Galerie Roter Hahn Galerie Roter Hahn Gallery Kunsthalle Bremen Kunsthalle Bremen Museum KH Künstlerhaus Bremen KH Künstlerhaus Bremen Museum Städtische Galerie Bremen Städtische Galerie Bremen Gallery Villa Sponte Zeitkultur e.V. Villa Sponte Zeitkultur e.V. Gallery Burg Blomendal Burg Blomendal Museum St. Peter’s Cathedral St. Peter’s Cathedral Cathedral Bremen Town Hall Bremen Town Hall Town Hall Roland Statue Roland Statue Historical Landmark Unser Lieben Frauen Kirche Unser Lieben Frauen Kirche Church Schnoor Quarter Schnoor Quarter Historical Landmark Böttcherstraße Böttcherstraße Street Glockenspiel House Glockenspiel House Historical Landmark House of the Seven Lazy Brothers House of the Seven Lazy Brothers Historical Landmark Atlantis House Atlantis House Historical Landmark Domshof Domshof Square Waller Sand Waller Sand Park Metalhenge Metalhenge Observation deck Am Stadtwaldsee Nature Reserve Am Stadtwaldsee Nature Reserve Park Universum Bremen Universum Bremen Museum Botanika Bremen Botanika Bremen Botanical Garden Rhododendron-Park Bremen Rhododendron-Park Bremen Park Achterdieksee Achterdieksee Lake CineStar Bremen CineStar Bremen Cinema Harbour Museum Speicher XI Harbour Museum Speicher XI Museum Bürgerpark Bremen Bürgerpark Bremen Park Wätjens Park Wätjens Park Park Stadtgarten Vegesack Stadtgarten Vegesack Park Turmaufstieg St. Petri Dom Turmaufstieg St. Petri Dom Tourist attractions Observation Tower on the Hollerdeich Observation Tower on the Hollerdeich Observation deck Molenfeuer Molenfeuer Tourist attractions Bürgerweide Flea market Bürgerweide Flea market Market Wochenmarkt Domshof Wochenmarkt Domshof Market Wochenmarkt Findorff Wochenmarkt Findorff Market Wochenmarkt Borgfeld Wochenmarkt Borgfeld Market Olbers-Planetarium Olbers-Planetarium Planetarium