🇩🇪 Cuxhaven, Germany
Das Donners
📍 2, Am Seedeich, Cuxhaven, 27472
Your stay — Das Donners
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The Property — Das Donners
Das Donners is a no-frills three-star hotel just off Cuxhaven's main strip, with a bright, modern lobby that smells faintly of fresh coffee and sea salt. It aims at families and practical couples who want a clean, quiet base for exploring the North Sea coast — think laminate flooring, sturdy furniture and a breakfast buffet that actually refills. The real draw is the location: a five-minute walk from the dike and the promenade, so you can be on the beach or at the harbour without needing the car.
Chronicles of Cuxhaven
Cuxhaven began as a fishermen’s settlement and was granted town rights in 1907, but its real growth came as a transatlantic harbour and later as a base for the German navy. The Neufeld-Reese area bears scars of wartime bombing, yet the town centre mixes 19th-century brick architecture with brisk modernist rebuilds. Today, it brands itself as a classic German seaside resort (Nordseebad) and the gateway to the Wadden Sea UNESCO site. Its culture is firmly maritime: the day revolves around ferry timetables, mudflat walks and fresh crab rolls at the Fischereihafen.
Best Time to Visit
Full Cuxhaven guide →Best months
July and August for reliable sunshine and warm sea temperatures; June also works, with slightly lighter crowds and blooming dunes.
Peak / festival surge
July is absolute peak, driven by school holidays across Germany, the Cuxhaven Hafenfest (mid-July) and the start of the crab fishing season. Hotel prices can double, and advance booking is essential.
Budget shoulder season
May and September offer milder weather, fewer day-trippers and rates up to 40% lower than July. The water is still swimmable in early September.
Weather & packing
Cuxhaven’s climate is famously fickle — you can have four seasons in a single morning, thanks to the North Sea’s rapid weather shifts. Pack layers: a lightweight waterproof jacket, a warm jumper, and always a windproof shell, even if the forecast says sun.
Live City Briefing — Cuxhaven
- The Cuxhaven ferry terminal has completed its 2025 refurbishment, meaning more frequent services to Heligoland and a new direct bus link to the hotel area from April 2026.
- A new coastal bike path between Cuxhaven and Otterndorf opened in late 2025, making it safer and prettier to cycle the entire 20km stretch along the dike.
- The 2026 Hafenfest (14–16 July) will include a dedicated family day with extra food stalls and free children's activities; book dinner tables early.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Das Donners, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 2 or 3 facing the garden or side street. These rooms avoid busy street noise and are easier to reach via stairs during peak lift times.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground floor (street level, lobby traffic) and floor 1 directly above the reception, which can pick up lobby noise and lift clatter. Rooms facing the main street Am Seedeich are prone to traffic rumble, especially in summer.
Best views
Upper floors (3) at the back or side offer views over the garden or neighbouring rooftops, avoiding the main road. Front rooms overlook Am Seedeich and the sea wall, but with constant vehicle noise.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 to 3, facing the garden or courtyard side, for minimal external noise.
🔊 Noise notes
Am Seedeich is a main coastal road with steady car, lorry, and coach noise; early mornings are quieter. Side street access (parking lot) has occasional door slams and loading sounds from breakfast service (6:30–10am). Winds off the North Sea amplify sound, especially on exposed upper floors.
Insider tips
1. Park in the hotel-owned lot (reserved slots available – ask at booking) as on-street parking is tight and metered until 6pm. 2. If you're a light sleeper, pack earplugs or request a garden-facing room upon arrival – reception often obliges, especially midweek.
- 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 — Das Donners
Free Wi-Fi for all guests; decent 50 Mbps download, no login or time limit.
One lift serves all floors; no stairs-only sections.
No complimentary newspaper or digital newsstand.
Check-in from 15:00; early bag drop allowed free. Late check-out until 12:00 costs €20. Standard check-out by 11:00.
Free, available at the front desk before check-in and after check-out.
Step-free main entrance and lift access to all floors; no specially adapted rooms; narrow doorways in some older wing corridors.
Limited on-site parking €12 per night; nearest public car park 'Am Seedeich' 100m away €10 per night. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €3.00 per person per night, payable at check-in
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required; a €50 card hold for incidentals at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Herz-Jesu-Kirche (177 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: St. Petri (532 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Freie evangelische Gemeinde Cuxhaven (857 m · ~11 min walk)
- Church: Christus Centrum Cuxhaven e.V. (984 m · ~12 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Nordsee-Galerie — 1.6 km · ~21 min walk
Windstärke 10 — 1.9 km · ~23 min walk
Captain Ahab’s Culture Club — 169 m · ~2 min walk
Spielplatz "Mittelstraße" — 746 m · ~9 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
Kaiser-Apotheke — 201 m · ~3 min walk
D' Antonio Italienische Spezialitäten — 276 m · ~3 min walk
Schiffsanleger Helgoland — 592 m · ~7 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Bank ATMs give the best rates; avoid the exchange bureaux at Cuxhaven train station or tourist info office as they add high fees.
Visa/Mastercard accepted in most chain shops and restaurants; contactless is widely fine. Smaller cafés and market stalls may be cash-only, so carry €20-50 in cash.
Rounding up the bill by 10% is standard in restaurants; taxi drivers won't expect more than rounding to the nearest euro; hotel porters get €1-2 per bag.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee from a bakery or fish stand: typically €2-3.
A bratwurst or fishbrötchen from a market stall: around €4-6.
Pizza or pasta at a simple Italian trattoria: main dish €10-14.
Along the Neue Reihe pedestrian zone, weekend fish stalls and bratwurst stands offer quick, cheap eats.
Aldi, Lidl and Netto are the main budget supermarkets here.
C&A and Takko on the high street; also the Saturday flea market near the Hafen for second-hand finds.
A single bus ticket in the VBN zone costs about €2.40; a day pass €6.50. From Cuxhaven station, budget airlines fly from Hamburg, not here; take the train (€10-15 one-way to Hamburg).
Buy a day pass for buses rather than singles; eat a fishbrötchen from a stand by the harbour instead of a sit-down restaurant; buy drinks at a supermarket rather than cafés near the tourist beach.
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 Das Donners
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk — pharmacy · Kaiser-Apotheke — 201 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Das Donners?
Request a room on floors 2 or 3 facing the garden or side street. These rooms avoid busy street noise and are easier to reach via stairs during peak lift times.
Which rooms should I avoid at Das Donners?
Avoid rooms on the ground floor (street level, lobby traffic) and floor 1 directly above the reception, which can pick up lobby noise and lift clatter. Rooms facing the main street Am Seedeich are prone to traffic rumble, especially in summer.
Is Das Donners noisy?
Am Seedeich is a main coastal road with steady car, lorry, and coach noise; early mornings are quieter. Side street access (parking lot) has occasional door slams and loading sounds from breakfast service (6:30–10am). Winds off the North Sea amplify sound, especially on exposed upper floors.
Which rooms have the best views at Das Donners?
Upper floors (3) at the back or side offer views over the garden or neighbouring rooftops, avoiding the main road. Front rooms overlook Am Seedeich and the sea wall, but with constant vehicle noise.
What are insider tips for staying at Das Donners?
1. Park in the hotel-owned lot (reserved slots available – ask at booking) as on-street parking is tight and metered until 6pm. 2. If you're a light sleeper, pack earplugs or request a garden-facing room upon arrival – reception often obliges, especially midweek.
What time is check-in at Das Donners?
Check-in at Das Donners is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Das Donners have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi for all guests; decent 50 Mbps download, no login or time limit.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Das Donners?
€3.00 per person per night, payable at check-in
Where can I eat cheaply near Das Donners?
A bratwurst or fishbrötchen from a market stall: around €4-6.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Das Donners?
A single bus ticket in the VBN zone costs about €2.40; a day pass €6.50. From Cuxhaven station, budget airlines fly from Hamburg, not here; take the train (€10-15 one-way to Hamburg).
When is the best time to visit Cuxhaven?
July and August for reliable sunshine and warm sea temperatures; June also works, with slightly lighter crowds and blooming dunes.
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.