Your stay — Apartmenthaus Düne
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The Property — Apartmenthaus Düne
Apartmenthaus Düne exudes a laid-back, coastal charm, with its modern rooms and apartments sporting sea-inspired hues and nautical accents. Located in the historic fishing village of Cuxhaven, the hotel's compact size adds to its intimate, family-run feel. Perfect for those seeking a relaxing retreat from the hustle and bustle, Apartmenthaus Düne is ideal for couples, solo travellers, and families with young children. The hotel's friendly staff and prime location make it an excellent choice for those looking to unwind and explore the local area.
Chronicles of Cuxhaven
Cuxhaven, a charming North Sea port town, was founded in 1519 as a fishing village and has since evolved into a thriving hub of maritime trade and tourism. The town's historic centre boasts an array of well-preserved 19th-century buildings, including the iconic St. Lambert's Church, a striking example of Brick Gothic architecture. Today, Cuxhaven is a melting pot of maritime culture, with a strong emphasis on fishing, sailing, and the sea. Its rich history and picturesque setting make it a popular destination for those seeking a unique cultural experience. Visitors can explore the town's many museums, galleries, and festivals, which celebrate the area's rich heritage and nautical traditions.
Best Time to Visit
Full Cuxhaven guide →Best months
June and September are the best months to visit Cuxhaven, with pleasant temperatures (18-22°C/64-72°F) and manageable crowds, making it ideal for outdoor activities like hiking and water sports.
Peak / festival surge
July is the peak month, as it hosts the annual 'Cuxhaven Kaisermilch' festival, a popular event celebrating the town's maritime history and culture. Expect larger crowds, higher accommodation prices, and a lively atmosphere.
Budget shoulder season
April and May are the best budget shoulder months, offering milder weather (12-18°C/54-64°F) and significantly lower accommodation prices, making it an excellent time for a relaxing, budget-friendly stay.
Weather & packing
Cuxhaven's climate can be quite windy, with strong gusts common in July and August. Pack layers for your stay, including a waterproof jacket to protect against the sea spray.
Live City Briefing — Cuxhaven
- The Cuxhaven harbour is currently undergoing a major renovation, with a new promenade and improved accessibility features expected to be completed by 2027.
- The town's popular 'Fischmarkt' fish market has been relocated to a new, state-of-the-art facility, offering a wider range of seafood and a more convenient shopping experience.
- The annual 'Cuxhaven Maritime Days' festival has been rescheduled for August 2026, featuring a range of nautical-themed events, including sailing regattas and maritime exhibitions.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Apartmenthaus Düne, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Guests at Apartmenthaus Düne may want to request a room on a higher floor, such as the 3rd or 4th floor, as these are likely to be quieter due to being away from the Duhner Strandstraße, a relatively busy street in Cuxhaven. Additionally, rooms on the north side of the building may receive more natural light and a partial sea view.
Rooms to avoid
Guests who are light sleepers may want to avoid rooms on the lower floors, particularly those on the ground floor or near the lift, as they may be subject to increased noise from the street and lift traffic.
Best views
Guests may be able to request a room with a partial sea view on the north side of the building, depending on availability.
Quietest floors
Floors 3-4
🔊 Noise notes
Guests can expect to hear some street noise from Duhner Strandstraße, as well as occasional noise from the lift and service entrance.
Insider tips
Arrive early for check-in, as the reception is not 24-hour and may have limited hours Request a room with a balcony for a better view and some fresh air
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Apartmenthaus Düne
Free WiFi throughout, 50 Mbps speed, no login constraints
Yes, serves all floors, no stairs-only sections
Complimentary digital newsstand (PressReader) on all devices
14:00 - 22:00, no early bag-drop, €20 late check-out fee after 12:00
Available in the lobby, €5 per day
Step-free access, wheelchair-accessible entrance, no structural limitations
On-site parking available, €10 per night; nearest public car park: Cuxhaven Strandbad car park (€5 per day), 5-minute walk; EV charging available on-site
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €1.50 per person per night
Deposit & card hold: €20 advance deposit and €50 incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Kapelle am Dohrmannplatz (513 m · ~6 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Erlebnis-Spielplatz Duhner Kreisel — 866 m · ~11 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
SB-Geschäftsstelle Duhnen — 263 m · ~3 min walk
Weltladen — 532 m · ~7 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs (Geldautomaten) at local banks for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Hamburg Airport or tourist centres as they charge poor rates and high fees.
Visa/Mastercard debit and credit cards widely accepted in supermarkets, hotels, and most restaurants; contactless/mobile pay (Apple/Google Pay) common. Some smaller cafés and bakeries prefer cash, so keep a small amount.
Round up the bill or leave 5–10% in restaurants for good service; for taxis round to the nearest euro; hotel staff appreciated with €1–2 per bag or per night for housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee from a bakery or supermarket café costs around €2.50–3.00.
A belegtes Brötchen (filled bread roll) or soup from a bakery costs about €4–6.
Main course at a simple German pub or Imbiss (e.g. Bratwurst with fries) is around €8–12.
Cuxhaven’s harbour area (Alte Liebe) and the pedestrian zone (Rathausplatz) have food stalls and Imbiss stands selling fish sandwiches (Fischbrötchen) for €3–5.
Discount chains like Aldi, Lidl, and Netto are common; also Rewe and Edeka for a wider range.
Cuxhaven has a small high street (Poststraße/Marktstraße) with affordable chains like C&A and H&M; for more choice, head to Hamburg.
A day ticket for Cuxhaven’s local buses costs about €5.60 (single fare €2.30). From Hamburg Airport, take the S-Bahn to Hamburg Hauptbahnhof, then the regional train RE5 to Cuxhaven (€20–25 single, cheaper with Niedersachsen-Ticket or Quer-durchs-Land-Ticket for groups).
Buy a Niedersachsen-Ticket (around €24 for one person, covers regional trains and local buses all day) if arriving from Hamburg or exploring nearby. Eat Fischbrötchen from harbour stands rather than sit-down restaurants. Book accommodation outside August peak to avoid high summer prices.
Good to know — Cuxhaven
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Emergency Contacts
CuxhavenFor non-urgent police matters in Cuxhaven, call 04721 7010. For medical advice outside emergencies, dial 116117 (ärztlicher Bereitschaftsdienst). The local hospital is Helios Klinik Cuxhaven (04721 78-0).
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Cuxhaven, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Apartmenthaus Düne
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · SB-Geschäftsstelle Duhnen — 263 m · ~3 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Cuxhaven Bahnhof → Schullandheim Bad Oeynhausen-Werste
💡 Pre-book for airport runs; cost from Hamburg Airport is about €130. Cash only unless arranged.
Hamburg Airport (HAM) → Berger Appartements - Haus Seemuschel, Cuxhaven
💡 Fix the price before you get in—rates vary. Münn Taxi (04721 33333) does flat-rate airport runs for about €170-190. Worth splitting with another traveller from the same hotel.
Hamburg Airport (HAM) → Barbara u. Peter Behrens Ferienwohnungen, Cuxhaven
💡 Book a fixed-price airport transfer in advance via Cuxhaven Taxi or AirportCab. The drive is roughly 90 minutes via A7 and A27, but can jump to 2+ hours in Friday afternoon traffic. Metered taxis at the airport rank will cost more—negotiate a flat rate if you don't pre-book.
Cuxhaven Bahnhof → Schullandheim Bad Oeynhausen-Werste
💡 Get off at 'Wernerwald Schule' stop—it's a 5-min walk. Timetables tighten on Sundays; check EVB app.
Cuxhaven train station (Hbf) → Berger Appartements - Haus Seemuschel (stop: 'Döse Nordseeklinik')
💡 Exit station and use stop 'Bahnhof/ZOB' for bus 1006 towards 'Duhnen'. Alight at 'Döse Nordseeklinik', then the hotel is a 100m walk. Single fare €2.40 or day ticket €5.50—buy from driver.
Cuxhaven Bahnhof (train station) → Barbara u. Peter Behrens Ferienwohnungen, Töpfers Gang stop
💡 Buy a single ticket from the driver (cash only—coins or €5 notes). The stop 'Töpfers Gang' is literally outside the hotel. If you have heavy luggage, note that buses have a step-up—no low-floor on all routes. A better alternative: a 10-minute walk west along the pedestrianised Bahnhofstrasse.
Cuxhaven Bahnhof (ZOB) → Cuxhaven, Brockeswalder Chaussee (stop: Brockeswalder Chaussee, 250m walk)
💡 Buy a day ticket (Tageskarte) for 5€ from the driver; covers all city buses. The walk from the bus stop is short but along a main road—no pavement on one side.
Hamburg Airport (HAM) → Ferienwohnung Mienert, Cuxhaven
💡 Agree the flat rate beforehand; ask for 'Festpreis' to avoid meter surprises on the Autobahn.
Hamburg Airport (HAM) → Cuxhaven (train station)
💡 S1 runs directly under the terminal. At Hamburg Hbf, head to platform 8 for the Cuxhaven regional train. Avoid the S-Bahn rush hour—6–8 am and 4–6 pm.
Hamburg Airport (HAM) → Cuxhaven (train station)
💡 Buy a Niedersachsen-Ticket online for €26 (group up to 5 people). Change at Hamburg Hbf then Cuxhaven. No ICE needed.
Hamburg Airport (HAM) → Berger Appartements - Haus Seemuschel, Cuxhaven
💡 Buy a Niedersachsen-Ticket (group ticket from €24 for up to 5 people) if travelling with others. From airport take S-Bahn S1 to Hamburg Hbf, then RE5 direct to Cuxhaven. Last RE5 leaves around 9pm.
Hamburg Hauptbahnhof (main station) → Cuxhaven Bahnhof (train station)
💡 Buy a Niedersachsen-Ticket from the DB app for around €25 (valid for one person for the whole day on regional trains and local buses). The station is about a 1.2 km walk or 5-min bus ride (line 1006) from your hotel. Sit on the right side for views of the Elbe estuary towards the end.
About Cuxhaven
Wikipedia ↗
Cuxhaven (German: [kʊksˈhaːfn̩] ; Low German: Cuxhoben) is a port town and seat of the Cuxhaven district, in Lower Saxony, Germany. The town includes the northernmost point of Lower Saxony. The city serves as a gateway to the nearby Heligoland islands, a tax free zone off the coast of Germany. Cuxha...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Apartmenthaus Düne?
Guests at Apartmenthaus Düne may want to request a room on a higher floor, such as the 3rd or 4th floor, as these are likely to be quieter due to being away from the Duhner Strandstraße, a relatively busy street in Cuxhaven. Additionally, rooms on the north side of the building may receive more natural light and a partial sea view.
Which rooms should I avoid at Apartmenthaus Düne?
Guests who are light sleepers may want to avoid rooms on the lower floors, particularly those on the ground floor or near the lift, as they may be subject to increased noise from the street and lift traffic.
Is Apartmenthaus Düne noisy?
Guests can expect to hear some street noise from Duhner Strandstraße, as well as occasional noise from the lift and service entrance.
Which rooms have the best views at Apartmenthaus Düne?
Guests may be able to request a room with a partial sea view on the north side of the building, depending on availability.
What are insider tips for staying at Apartmenthaus Düne?
Arrive early for check-in, as the reception is not 24-hour and may have limited hours Request a room with a balcony for a better view and some fresh air
What time is check-in at Apartmenthaus Düne?
Check-in at Apartmenthaus Düne is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Apartmenthaus Düne have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout, 50 Mbps speed, no login constraints
Is there a city or tourist tax at Apartmenthaus Düne?
€1.50 per person per night
Where can I eat cheaply near Apartmenthaus Düne?
A belegtes Brötchen (filled bread roll) or soup from a bakery costs about €4–6.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Apartmenthaus Düne?
A day ticket for Cuxhaven’s local buses costs about €5.60 (single fare €2.30). From Hamburg Airport, take the S-Bahn to Hamburg Hauptbahnhof, then the regional train RE5 to Cuxhaven (€20–25 single, cheaper with Niedersachsen-Ticket or Quer-durchs-Land-Ticket for groups).
When is the best time to visit Cuxhaven?
June and September are the best months to visit Cuxhaven, with pleasant temperatures (18-22°C/64-72°F) and manageable crowds, making it ideal for outdoor activities like hiking and water sports.
Top Attractions in Cuxhaven
💡 Bring binoculars. The ships pass close at high tide. There's a small info board explaining the shipping lanes.
💡 Go at high tide to see ships passing close. The adjacent fish market sells cheap smoked fish—great for a picnic on the pier.
💡 Head to the western end near the 'Hafenstraße'—less crowded and better for spotting seals offshore.
💡 Check the tide table at the tourist office first; the mudflats are only accessible a few hours either side of low tide. Wear sturdy shoes.
💡 Arrive around 11am when the fish auction is happening at the nearby market hall—you can watch for free. Bring binoculars to spot seals.
💡 Check tide tables online or at the tourist office. Go at low tide for a guided mudflat walk — some are free, but donations help.
💡 The fish market (Fischmarkt) near the ferry terminal is free to browse and sells fresh catches. Go early morning for the best action.
💡 The courtyard and gardens are free. For free entry, just walk around the outer walls and read the info panels in English and German.