The region of the Bremer Schweiz is framed by the Weser tributary of Lesum to the south, the Weser to the west, the marsh region of Osterstade to the northwest, the forest of Düngel to the north (Garlstedt-Meyenburg line), the former B 6 federal road to Bremerhaven (now the L135) to the east and the adjoining heath of Langen Heide.
In the south of the Osterholz Geest there is a band of settlement from Schwanewede to Bremen-Nord, Ritterhude and Osterholz-Scharmbeck.