The Schlachte is the riverside promenade along the west bank of the Weser, stretching for about a kilometre from the old town centre toward the Weser Embankment. It is the main outdoor gathering place in Bremen, lined with restaurants and bars that set out extensive terraces in summer. At weekends a flea market runs along the length of the promenade, and historic tall ships sometimes moor here for festivals.
In summer it is lively and crowded from afternoon until late, with bars staying open until midnight or beyond; in winter it is quiet and atmospheric, with good views across the river. The flea market on Saturdays (10am–4pm) is one of the best in northern Germany.