🇩🇪 Cuxhaven, Germany
Appartementhaus Bernstein
📍 27, Sahlenburger Weg, Cuxhaven, 27476
Your stay — Appartementhaus Bernstein
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The Property — Appartementhaus Bernstein
Appartementhaus Bernstein, a 3-star hotel in Cuxhaven, offers a homey atmosphere with 25 apartments spread across a historic building. The lobby's warm decor and neutral tones evoke a sense of calm, while the on-site restaurant serves local seafood delicacies. This hotel suits families and couples seeking a peaceful retreat. Guests can enjoy the nearby beach, yacht harbour, and scenic coastal walks. The hotel's USP is its proximity to the beach and the picturesque old town.
Chronicles of Cuxhaven
Cuxhaven, a port city in the north of Germany, was founded in the 13th century by the Holy Roman Empire. Its strategic location on the Elbe estuary made it a key trading hub, with the city's architecture reflecting its maritime history. The city's old town features a mix of medieval and Art Nouveau styles, while modern developments have added a touch of sleek minimalism. Cuxhaven has a thriving cultural scene, with numerous museums, galleries, and festivals celebrating its maritime heritage. The city's fishing industry and nautical history remain an integral part of its identity.
Best Time to Visit
Full Cuxhaven guide →Best months
June and July are ideal months for good weather and manageable crowds, with average highs of 22°C (72°F) and 10 hours of sunshine per day. The summer months also see the city's popular festivals, such as the Cuxhaven Kultur- und Schiffahrtstag (July 1st) and the Alte Liebe Maritime Festival (June).
Peak / festival surge
August is the peak month, with prices increasing due to the summer holidays and the Heimatfest (Cuxhaven Home Festival) drawing tourists and locals alike. Expect higher hotel prices and larger crowds, but enjoy the city's vibrant atmosphere and outdoor events.
Budget shoulder season
May and September are the best budget shoulder months, offering milder weather (average highs of 18°C (64°F) and 7 hours of sunshine per day) and fewer crowds. Prices are lower, and the city's scenic coastal walks and beaches are less crowded.
Weather & packing
Cuxhaven's coastal climate means sea fog is common, especially in the mornings. Pack layers for cooler mornings and afternoons, and don't forget a waterproof jacket for potential rain showers.
Live City Briefing — Cuxhaven
- The Cuxhaven railway station has undergone renovations, with improved accessibility and a new, expanded bike parking area. The city's popular Strandbad Cuxhaven beach has introduced a new beach volleyball court and food-and-drink services. The Cuxhaven Maritime Museum has extended its opening hours to 7 pm during the summer months, allowing visitors to explore its nautical exhibits later in the evening.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Appartementhaus Bernstein, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on a higher floor, ideally 3rd or 4th floor, to minimize street noise from the Sahlenburger Weg. Considering the hotel's 3-star rating and typical layout, rooms on these floors might have a more consistent and quieter environment.
Rooms to avoid
Rooms facing the service entrance or bar area might be noisier due to potential late-night activity. If you're a light sleeper, it's best to avoid rooms on the lower floors, especially those near the service entrance.
Best views
Unfortunately, the address on Sahlenburger Weg doesn't offer a scenic view, but rooms on the higher floors might have a view of the surrounding residential area.
Quietest floors
The 3rd and 4th floors are likely to be the quietest due to their distance from the street and potential noise sources.
🔊 Noise notes
Be prepared for potential street noise from Sahlenburger Weg, especially during peak hours. The hotel's location near the waterfront might also bring some seagull sounds.
Insider tips
Arrive early for parking as spaces can fill up quickly, especially during peak season. Consider arriving before 3 PM to secure a spot. Take advantage of the hotel's free Wi-Fi, which is usually available throughout the property. However, if you plan to work or stream, you may want to request a room on a higher floor to minimize potential connectivity issues.
- 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 — Appartementhaus Bernstein
free for up to 2 devices, 100 Mbps speed, no login constraints
serves all floors, including historic sections
complimentary PressReader access on all guest devices
check-in from 15:00, check-out by 10:00; €20 late check-out fee; early bag-drop from 8:00 on weekdays, 9:00 on weekends
available for €5 per day
step-free access, wheelchair accessible entrance, one lift with wheelchair-accessible buttons
onsite parking €12 per night, public car park 'ZOB' €8 per day, nearby EV charging stations at €0.40 per kWh
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €1.80 per person per night (mandatory city tax)
Deposit & card hold: €50 advance deposit, €100 incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Kapelle am Dohrmannplatz (665 m · ~8 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Erlebnis-Spielplatz Duhner Kreisel — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
SB-Geschäftsstelle Duhnen — 432 m · ~5 min walk
Weltladen — 682 m · ~9 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 Appartementhaus Bernstein
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · SB-Geschäftsstelle Duhnen — 432 m · ~5 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 Appartementhaus Bernstein?
Request a room on a higher floor, ideally 3rd or 4th floor, to minimize street noise from the Sahlenburger Weg. Considering the hotel's 3-star rating and typical layout, rooms on these floors might have a more consistent and quieter environment.
Which rooms should I avoid at Appartementhaus Bernstein?
Rooms facing the service entrance or bar area might be noisier due to potential late-night activity. If you're a light sleeper, it's best to avoid rooms on the lower floors, especially those near the service entrance.
Is Appartementhaus Bernstein noisy?
Be prepared for potential street noise from Sahlenburger Weg, especially during peak hours. The hotel's location near the waterfront might also bring some seagull sounds.
Which rooms have the best views at Appartementhaus Bernstein?
Unfortunately, the address on Sahlenburger Weg doesn't offer a scenic view, but rooms on the higher floors might have a view of the surrounding residential area.
What are insider tips for staying at Appartementhaus Bernstein?
Arrive early for parking as spaces can fill up quickly, especially during peak season. Consider arriving before 3 PM to secure a spot. Take advantage of the hotel's free Wi-Fi, which is usually available throughout the property. However, if you plan to work or stream, you may want to request a room on a higher floor to minimize potential connectivity issues.
What time is check-in at Appartementhaus Bernstein?
Check-in at Appartementhaus Bernstein is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Appartementhaus Bernstein have Wi-Fi?
free for up to 2 devices, 100 Mbps speed, no login constraints
Is there a city or tourist tax at Appartementhaus Bernstein?
€1.80 per person per night (mandatory city tax)
Where can I eat cheaply near Appartementhaus Bernstein?
A belegtes Brötchen (filled bread roll) or soup from a bakery costs about €4–6.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Appartementhaus Bernstein?
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 July are ideal months for good weather and manageable crowds, with average highs of 22°C (72°F) and 10 hours of sunshine per day. The summer months also see the city's popular festivals, such as the Cuxhaven Kultur- und Schiffahrtstag (July 1st) and the Alte Liebe Maritime Festival (June).
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.