Airbus Fahrwerk Bremen: Inside the Engineering of Aircraft Landing Gear

Why Airbus Fahrwerk Draws Visitors

Bremen’s Airbus Fahrwerk facility produces and overhauls landing gear for the A320 family and other Airbus models. The plant combines heavy machining, surface treatment and final assembly under one roof, offering a rare look at the mechanical systems that absorb the impact of every takeoff and landing.

What to See and Do

Guided tours walk through the main assembly hall where technicians install hydraulic actuators, shock absorbers and carbon brakes. Large viewing windows let visitors watch 20-tonne landing-gear legs being lowered into test rigs that simulate runway loads. A small exhibition area displays cutaway models and explains material choices such as high-strength titanium forgings and corrosion-resistant coatings.

Practical Activities

• Join the standard factory tour that lasts roughly 90 minutes and includes a short safety briefing.
• Book the extended technical tour for closer views of non-destructive testing laboratories.
• Photograph the finished gear sets before they are crated for shipment to final assembly lines in Hamburg and Toulouse.

How to Get There

The site lies on the southern edge of Bremen Airport. From Bremen Hauptbahnhof, take tram line 6 to the “Flughafen” stop, then walk five minutes along the perimeter road. Drivers can use the visitor car park at the Airbus entrance on Airbus-Allee. Allow extra time for security registration at the gate.

Best Time to Visit

Weekdays between April and October offer the most active production floor and reliable daylight for exterior photography. Tours run in German and English; advance booking is essential because group sizes are limited for safety reasons. Winter visits are possible but may be shortened when certain outdoor test stands are closed.

Nearby Attractions

Combine the visit with a walk around Bremen Airport’s observation deck or a stop at the nearby Focke Museum, which houses aviation artifacts from the region’s aerospace history. The city center’s UNESCO-listed town hall and the Übersee-Museum are a short tram ride away.