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Leben in Deutschland Test — Bremen

Free practice for the German citizenship test, with the 10 BAMF state-specific questions for Bremen.

What's specific to Bremen

Each Bundesland has a 10-question pool of state-specific questions about its parliament, capital, geography, and government. When you take the mock test, 3 of the 33 questions are randomly drawn from Bremen's pool — the same as the real BAMF Einbürgerungstest. The 30 general questions you'll see are the same across Germany.

The Free Hanseatic City of Bremen (Freie Hansestadt Bremen) is Germany's smallest state, made up of just two cities — Bremen and Bremerhaven — separated by 60 km of Lower Saxony. Its 1646 free-city charter from Emperor Ferdinand III is among the oldest surviving constitutional documents in Europe. The Einbürgerungstest covers Bremen's medieval Hanseatic League heritage, the Bremen Roland statue (UNESCO World Heritage), and the Bremer Stadtmusikanten folk tale.

Quick facts about Bremen

Capital
Bremen
Population
0.68 million
Area
419 km²
Naturalisation authority
Senator für Inneres Bremen
Test centers
VHS Bremen, Bremerhaven

Frequently asked questions about the Einbürgerungstest in Bremen

Where can I take the Einbürgerungstest in Bremen?

Bremen offers the test at VHS Bremen and VHS Bremerhaven. Because the state has only two cities, sittings are less frequent than in larger states — register early; waiting times can reach 4-6 weeks at peak times.

Why is Bremen called a "Free Hanseatic City"?

The "Freie Hansestadt" title dates to 1646 when Emperor Ferdinand III granted Bremen the status of a free imperial city. The "Hanseatic" reference is to the medieval Hanseatic League of trading cities, of which Bremen was a founding member around 1260.

Are Bremen and Bremerhaven the same state?

Yes. Bremen the Bundesland consists of two non-adjacent municipalities — the city of Bremen and Bremerhaven (60 km away on the North Sea coast). Both are administered by the same state government but elect separate city councils.

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