Cuxhaven: Guide, Hotels, Map & Photos
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EUR 75 - 128 Hotel Stadt Cuxhaven
 This quiet and cosy 3-star hotel is situated next to the centre of Cuxhaven and the ferry port.
The Hotel Stadt Cuxhaven is a pleasant place to stay… MoreEUR 49 - 130 Hotel Pflug
 This hotel offers a free sauna and gym, regional food, and free parking. It is located in the Döse district of Cuxhaven, a 10-minute walk from the No… MoreEUR 40 - 130 Hotel Villa Caldera
 This family-run hotel in Cuxhaven offers rooms and suites with free Wi-Fi and free parking. It is 50 metres from the beach and a 15-minute walk from t… MoreEUR 50 - 80 Hus Kiek in de See
 This hotel in Cuxhaven offers comfortably furnished rooms, a garden for sunbathing, free parking and lovely views of the North Sea. It lies 2 kilometr… MoreEUR 48 - 115 Münchner Löwenbräu
 This hotel in Cuxhaven is just a 10-minute walk from the port and Grimmershörnbucht bay. It offers country-style rooms, a Bavarian-style restaurant, … MoreEUR 38 - 144 Landhaus Döse
 This peaceful 3-star guest house is just a short stroll from the sandy beaches of Cuxhaven’s Döse district.
The Landhaus Döse offers spacious, co… MoreEUR 45 - 115 Hotel Hohenzollernhof
 A 5-minute walk from the centre of Cuxhaven and 50 metres from the Marina Cux museum ship, this hotel offers cosy rooms, varied cuisine, free parking … MoreEUR 48 - 98 Hotel Deichvoigt
 This hotel in Cuxhaven offers affordable rooms near the fishing harbour, Lotsenviertel district, Nordersteinstrasse shopping boulevard, and Ritzebütt… MoreEUR 62 - 184 Best Western Donner´s Hotel
 This 4-star hotel offers a spa with pool, free internet access, and daily breakfast buffets. It lies directly on the North Sea and overlooks the yacht… MoreEUR 38 - 99 Appartementhaus Windjammer
 Located in the North Sea resort of Cuxhaven, this apartment house is a 2-minute walk from Cuxhaven Beach. It offers spa facilities, an indoor swimming… MoreEUR 38 - 85 Haus Nicole
 This family-run hotel on the North Sea Coast is 200 metres from Duhnen’s sandy beach and promenade. Its spacious apartments each feature a well-equi… MoreEUR 70 - 110 Hotel Beckröge
 This family-run hotel in Cuxhaven features an elegant 19th-century façade and free parking. It stands directly on the North Sea coast, a 5-minute wal… MoreEUR 62 - 118 Hotel Deichgraf
 This non-smoking, 3-star hotel is directly on the beach promenade of Cuxhaven. It offers a view of the international shipping route, modern spa facili… MoreEUR 55 - 135 Aparthotel Kleine Perle
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Cuxhaven: Guide
Cuxhaven is a seaside resort city in Lower Saxony (Niedersachsen), Germany situated on the mouth of the river Elbe on the North Sea coast.
Understand
Until 1937, Cuxhaven was part of Hamburg; in a reorganization two towns near Hamburg that were part of Prussia were given to Hamburg in exchange for Cuxhaven. With 55000 citizens, Cuxhaven isn't a very large city. It still can boast roughly 3 million booked nights a year, making it one of the largest seaside resorts in Germany.
Tourism is one of the traditional businesses of Cuxhaven. The other two are the fish industry, and the harbour. The city is trying to expand the later and has invested a lot of money in the modernization and expansion of the port facility. Still, the economic situation isn't all too good and tourism remains the major industry of the city. Many people have left Cuxhaven in the past decades to settle elsewhere. Many of those who remain are retired, contributing to the small, quiet town ambiance.
Near Cuxhaven, between 1945 and 1964 about 500 rockets were launched . The best known rocket launches which took place in the area of Cuxhaven, were the launches of three V2 rockets in the operation Backfire, in order to demonstrate Allied forces the technique of the "wonder weapon" V2 in October 1945.
The only thing remembering to rocketry at Cuxhaven is a trough near the way from Arensch to Sahleburg.
Cuxhaven is a quiet place. If you're looking for action and parties, it's probably not the right destination. If you're looking for a quiet city by the sea, Cuxhaven becomes a much more interesting choice.
Get in
Most people come to Cuxhaven either via train or car. Some ferry services exist, but they are overall negligible.
By car
Major road (not Autobahnen/highways) lead to Cuxhaven. From Hamburg, it's about two hours along the B73; from Bremen the drive should take closer to one hour. Be wary that the roads also serve commuters to many smaller cities and villages in between and can be crowded and tricky. The B73 especially is known for motorists with bad driving style and deadly accidents; some extra caution should be employed.
By train
A real alternative to the car is a train drive to Cuxhaven. It will take roughly the same time, but it's more relaxing than using a car. However, the German rail company tends to be more expensive if you travel with several people unless you catch a special deal.
Cuxhaven's railway station is right in the center of the city. The bus terminal is in front, and taxis can easily be hired as well. On foot, it should take you about five minutes to get to the Nordersteinstrasse shopping area.
By boat
A ferry service to Harwich (England)|Harwich in England exists (but not been in operation since November 2005).
A domestic ferry services the connection to Brunsbüttel. http://www.psb-brandt.de/.
Get around
There are limited choices when it comes to moving around Cuxhaven. You can walk, bring your own car, hire a taxi, or use one of the bus lines.
By bus
You can find a map of the bus lines here: http://www.vnn.de/download/cuxhaven.pdf
See
Alte Liebe (Old Love) is a former quai turned viewing platform at the entrance to the Cuxhaven harbour. Good view of passing ships. Loudspeakers announce their names and origin.
Schloß Ritzebüttel Small castle-like building near the Nordersteinstraße shopping area.
Harbor
The Kugelbake marks the geographic point where the Elbe river ends. Originally intended as a navigation aid, it is one of the more notable constructions in the region. It was incorporated in the Cuxhaven coat of arms when the city was incorporated and remains one of its primary landmarks.
Water Tower
Semaphor Located next to the Alte Liebe, the Sempahor is a construction from the year 1884 that is used to communicate wind strength and direction to passing ships. It is still set every day.
Wrackmuseum (Ship Wreck Museum). Dorfstraße 80, Stickenbüttel. +49 4721 23341 (fax: +49 4721 690876). Open March 28th to November 4th (in 2004, may vary each year), Mon closed, Tue-Fri 10AM - 6PM, Weekend + Holiday 10AM - 5PM. Only museum in Europe that has ship wrecks as its topic. € 3.00 for adults, € 2.00 for teenagers.
Elbe 1 A retired lighthouse-ship. http://www.feuerschiff-elbe1.de/
Relics of the launch pad of operation Backfire, the last launch of V2-rockets in Germany in form of a trough near the way from Arensch to Sahleburg and some shelter remnants ,
Do
Beach/Dunes
The is the area of the sea where the water recedes during low tide. It's one of the main reasons why people visit Cuxhaven. You can take walks, look at crabs, build castles from the sand and the mud, and so on. Be warned that the rising water can be tricky! See the "stay safe" section.
Go via ship to Helgoland
Take horse carriage to Neuwerk
Buy
The Nordersteinstraße is the primary shopping area of Cuxhaven. It is geared towards the general population and not really too touristy. Prices are rather normal as a result; the downside is that you cannot expect a store to accept credit cards. "EC" bank cards are usually accepted, however.
Eat
Cuxhaven is a traditional fishing town, so do not leave out some fresh fish or crabs while you are there.
Zum Park Restaurant, Südersteinstrasse 76 (near Nordersteinstrasse shopping area), tel. +49 4721 64461, Daily 11:30am - 2:30pm, Mon+Sun also 5:30pm-10:00pm, Tue-Sat also 5:30pm - 11:30pm. Offers various international dishes. Excellent service, very reasonable prices, pleasant place. Highly recommended. €10-€20 per person, all dishes available for take-out.
Drink
Sleep
Budget
Youth Hostel (Jugendherberge) Cuxhaven-Duhnen. Schlensenweg 2, 27476 Cuxhaven-Duhnen. +49 4721 48552 (fax +49 4721 45794, mail: jhcuxhaven@djh-nordmark.de). http://lbs.hh.schule.de/djh/cux_.htm (German language only).
Stay safe
When enjoying a walk in the Wadden Sea in front of the coast, you must take some simple precautions as the rising waters can be dangerous. If you are far from the beach and the tide surprises you, your life will be in danger.
Always remain within sight of the land, and do not walk out too far. Take care of fog and mist. Enter the area only after high and prior to low tide, and return shortly after low tide, i.e. as soon as the water starts to return and the high tide sets in. Keep a watch with accurate time, and memorize the times of low and high tide. The water does not rise in all places at the same speed. Some areas are lower, and Priele (creek-like arms or canals of water) can well flood very early, cutting you off from land.
You should ask for advice and rules on-location; there are several lifeguard stations and most tourist information places will be able to provide you with basic information as well. Ask for a tidal calendar (German: Tidenkalender).
Get out
Continuing your vacation with a maritime theme, a day trip to Bremerhaven to take a look at the Schiffahrtsmuseum (Museum of sea travel) maybe be worth your time.
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