Your stay — Haus Britta
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The Property — Haus Britta
Haus Britta is a family-run, 3-star hotel in Cuxhaven that exudes a warm, welcoming atmosphere. The lobby's rustic-chic aesthetic, with exposed wooden beams and nautical accents, immediately transports you to a coastal retreat. This hotel is ideal for budget-conscious families and solo travellers seeking a relaxed, no-frills stay. You'll feel like you're staying with friends in a humble, seaside guesthouse.
Chronicles of Cuxhaven
Cuxhaven, a charming coastal town in north-eastern Germany, was founded in 1518 as a Hanseatic trading post. The town's harbour, once a major hub for the North Sea herring trade, now boasts a picturesque marina and a rich maritime heritage. Cuxhaven's architecture reflects its history, with a mix of 19th-century warehouses and Art Nouveau villas. The town's cultural identity is deeply rooted in its maritime traditions, which are celebrated through various festivals and events throughout the year. Today, Cuxhaven is a popular destination for beachgoers, sailors, and history enthusiasts.
Best Time to Visit
Full Cuxhaven guide →Best months
June and September are ideal months to visit Cuxhaven, with mild temperatures (18-22°C) and fewer crowds. The summer crowds have dissipated, and the autumn foliage is breathtaking. July is also pleasant, but it's the peak month for tourists and prices increase accordingly.
Peak / festival surge
July is peak tourist season in Cuxhaven, with the annual Cuxhaven Carnival attracting large crowds. Hotel prices surge during this period, and popular attractions may have long queues. The Cuxhaven Harbour Festival in July is a highlight, with live music, seafood, and maritime-themed activities.
Budget shoulder season
April and May are great shoulder months for budget-conscious travellers, with mild weather (10-15°C) and fewer tourists. You can find discounts on accommodation and enjoy a more relaxed atmosphere.
Weather & packing
Cuxhaven's climate is influenced by its proximity to the North Sea, with cool ocean breezes and occasional rain showers. Pack layers for your stay, including a waterproof jacket or umbrella, to ensure you're prepared for unpredictable weather.
Live City Briefing — Cuxhaven
- The Cuxhaven Harbour Boardwalk, a scenic promenade along the marina, has been renovated and now offers improved accessibility and expanded amenities. The Cuxhaven Museum has reopened after a year-long renovation, featuring an expanded exhibition on the town's maritime history. The Cuxhaven railway station is undergoing upgrades, with additional platforms and improved public transportation connections expected by the end of 2026.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Haus Britta, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on a higher floor (above floor 2) for a quieter stay. The hotel's location on Poseidonweg, a coastal road, can be prone to some traffic noise. Rooms on lower floors may be more susceptible to noise from passing vehicles.
Rooms to avoid
Rooms near the service entrance (likely on the ground floor or first floor) may be noisier due to staff activity and potential deliveries.
Best views
Unfortunately, there is no information available on the hotel's orientation or views, so it's unclear what view options are available.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and above are likely the quietest, as they are further away from the street and potential noise sources.
🔊 Noise notes
The hotel's location on a coastal road means that some traffic noise may be present, especially during peak hours. Additionally, rooms near the service entrance may be noisier due to staff activity.
Insider tips
Arrive early for check-in to ensure a smooth process, as the hotel's address may not be well-known to local taxi drivers. If you plan on exploring Cuxhaven, consider requesting a room with a balcony for a glimpse of the sea and a more pleasant view.
- 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 — Haus Britta
free in public areas, 50 Mbps speed with 30-minute login limit
serves all floors, no stairs-only sections
complimentary digital newsstand (PressReader), no physical papers
14:00-20:00, early bag-drop available from 10:00, late check-out until 12:00 (€20 fee)
available 24/7, €5 per bag per day
step-free access, wheelchair-accessible entrance, limited wheelchair-accessible rooms
on-site parking €15 per night, nearest public car park (Parkhaus Cuxhaven) €10 per day, no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €2.50 per person per night
Deposit & card hold: €50 advance deposit + €100 incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: St. Gertrud (1.0 km · ~13 min walk)
- Church: Kapelle am Dohrmannplatz (1.6 km · ~20 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Döser Möhlenbarg — 187 m · ~2 min walk
Bühne im Kurpark — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
Spielplatz "Storchenwiese" — 586 m · ~7 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
Deich-Apotheke — 538 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 Haus Britta
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk — pharmacy · Deich-Apotheke — 538 m · ~7 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 Haus Britta?
Request a room on a higher floor (above floor 2) for a quieter stay. The hotel's location on Poseidonweg, a coastal road, can be prone to some traffic noise. Rooms on lower floors may be more susceptible to noise from passing vehicles.
Which rooms should I avoid at Haus Britta?
Rooms near the service entrance (likely on the ground floor or first floor) may be noisier due to staff activity and potential deliveries.
Is Haus Britta noisy?
The hotel's location on a coastal road means that some traffic noise may be present, especially during peak hours. Additionally, rooms near the service entrance may be noisier due to staff activity.
Which rooms have the best views at Haus Britta?
Unfortunately, there is no information available on the hotel's orientation or views, so it's unclear what view options are available.
What are insider tips for staying at Haus Britta?
Arrive early for check-in to ensure a smooth process, as the hotel's address may not be well-known to local taxi drivers. If you plan on exploring Cuxhaven, consider requesting a room with a balcony for a glimpse of the sea and a more pleasant view.
What time is check-in at Haus Britta?
Check-in at Haus Britta is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Haus Britta have Wi-Fi?
free in public areas, 50 Mbps speed with 30-minute login limit
Is there a city or tourist tax at Haus Britta?
€2.50 per person per night
Where can I eat cheaply near Haus Britta?
A belegtes Brötchen (filled bread roll) or soup from a bakery costs about €4–6.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Haus Britta?
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 ideal months to visit Cuxhaven, with mild temperatures (18-22°C) and fewer crowds. The summer crowds have dissipated, and the autumn foliage is breathtaking. July is also pleasant, but it's the peak month for tourists and prices increase accordingly.
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.