I've always had good experiences with ATC in Germany too, though I've never been into Bremen itself. Muenster-Osnabrueck (EDDG) is, or at least was when I was there two years ago, friendly and reasonable value for an airport equipped like Stansted.
However, the controllers do expect you to be familiar with VFR arrivals and departures, including levels and routes to the marked points on the zone boundaries. The German AIP is available via the
EAD PAMS section. Send me a PM if you need help.
Note the airspace structure, similar in principle to the US -- all airspace above 2500 ft agl is class E, and above FL100 is class C.