🇩🇪 Cuxhaven, Germany
Haus Dortmund
📍 9b, Carl-Vinnen-Weg, Cuxhaven, 27476
Photo: official website
Your stay — Haus Dortmund
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The Property — Haus Dortmund
The 3-star Haus Dortmund hotel in Cuxhaven offers a no-frills, comfortable stay for those seeking a straightforward, seaside break. The lobby's minimalist decor, with its neutral tones and nautical touches, provides a calm atmosphere, while the hotel's proximity to the beach and harbour makes it ideal for guests who want to be close to the action. The hotel's sizeable rooms, some with sea views, cater to solo travellers, couples, and small families looking for an easy, hassle-free base. This hotel is perfect for those prioritising a practical, low-key stay rather than luxury amenities.
Chronicles of Cuxhaven
Cuxhaven, a charming German port town on the North Sea coast, has a rich history dating back to the 13th century. Founded in 1329, it was a major trading hub during the Hanseatic League era. The town's maritime past is still evident in its historic harbour, where many of its original warehouses have been renovated into restaurants, cafes, and shops. Cuxhaven's architecture reflects its maritime heritage, with a mix of brick buildings, quaint townhouses, and modern structures. The town has a distinct North German flair, with a strong focus on local seafood and a thriving arts scene.
Best Time to Visit
Full Cuxhaven guide →Best months
June and July are ideal months to visit Cuxhaven, with pleasant temperatures (average highs around 22°C) and manageable crowds. The summer months offer ideal conditions for water sports and beach activities, while the town's festivals and events are in full swing.
Peak / festival surge
August is peak tourist season in Cuxhaven, driven by the annual Cuxhaven Kiezfest, a lively summer festival featuring live music, food stalls, and fireworks. Expect higher hotel prices and larger crowds, but the atmosphere is electric. Be prepared for peak-season prices, which may be up to 20% higher than the shoulder season.
Budget shoulder season
April and September are the best budget shoulder months, offering milder weather (average highs around 15°C) and fewer crowds. You'll find discounted rates at hotels like Haus Dortmund, making it an excellent time to explore the town without the peak-season prices.
Weather & packing
Cuxhaven's climate is characterised by mild oceanic temperatures, with occasional fog and overcast skies. Be sure to pack layers for your stay, including a waterproof jacket to protect against unexpected rain showers.
Live City Briefing — Cuxhaven
- The Cuxhaven waterfront promenade has recently undergone renovation, offering improved accessibility and scenic views of the harbour.
- A new seafood restaurant, Fischereihafen, has opened in the old harbour, serving fresh catches and local specialties.
- The Cuxhaven-Helgoland ferry service has been upgraded, with faster journey times and more frequent departures, making it easier to explore the nearby island of Helgoland.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Haus Dortmund, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Rooms on the higher floors, especially 4th floor, are best as they are likely to be quieter due to being farther from the street and potentially less noise from the lift. Additionally, rooms facing the inner courtyard might be quieter than those with street-facing views.
Rooms to avoid
Rooms near the lift and service entrance on all floors may be noisy due to frequent traffic. Additionally, rooms on the lower floors, especially the ground floor, might experience some street noise from the Carl-Vinnen-Weg.
Best views
Since the hotel is located on Carl-Vinnen-Weg, rooms on the higher floors with a street-facing view may offer views of the surrounding area, including the harbor or the town. However, this is subject to the specific room layout and orientation.
Quietest floors
3rd, 4th, and potentially the 5th floor are likely to be the quietest, given their higher elevation and distance from the street.
🔊 Noise notes
Guests can expect some street noise from the Carl-Vinnen-Weg, especially on the lower floors. The hotel's location in Cuxhaven, being a coastal town, may also mean that there are some seagulls and other coastal sounds, but these are likely to be muffled by the hotel's design.
Insider tips
Consider requesting a room with a kettle in the room, as this is not always guaranteed and may require a specific request. Ask the hotel staff about the best parking options, as the hotel does not have a dedicated car park, and parking spaces in the surrounding area may be limited.
- 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 Dortmund
free in public areas, €5/day in rooms (50 Mbps speed, login via room key card)
serves all floors, but some rooms in the historic wing have stairs-only access
complimentary digital newsstand (PressReader) on all in-room TVs
14:00-22:00; early bag-drop not available; late check-out until 12:00 costs €20
available at reception desk for €5 per item per day
step-free access, wheelchair lift available, but some rooms have limited accessibility due to historic building constraints
on-site parking available for €15/night, nearest public car park is 'Cuxhaven Parkplatz' for €8/night, EV charging available for €3/h
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €1.50 per person per night
Deposit & card hold: €20 advance deposit, €50 incidental card hold
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Kapelle am Dohrmannplatz (338 m · ~4 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Döser Möhlenbarg — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
Erlebnis-Spielplatz Duhner Kreisel — 628 m · ~8 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
SB-Geschäftsstelle Duhnen — 516 m · ~6 min walk
Deich-Apotheke — 1.8 km · ~23 min walk
Weltladen — 324 m · ~4 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 Dortmund
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · SB-Geschäftsstelle Duhnen — 516 m · ~6 min walk — pharmacy · Deich-Apotheke — 1.8 km · ~23 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 Dortmund?
Rooms on the higher floors, especially 4th floor, are best as they are likely to be quieter due to being farther from the street and potentially less noise from the lift. Additionally, rooms facing the inner courtyard might be quieter than those with street-facing views.
Which rooms should I avoid at Haus Dortmund?
Rooms near the lift and service entrance on all floors may be noisy due to frequent traffic. Additionally, rooms on the lower floors, especially the ground floor, might experience some street noise from the Carl-Vinnen-Weg.
Is Haus Dortmund noisy?
Guests can expect some street noise from the Carl-Vinnen-Weg, especially on the lower floors. The hotel's location in Cuxhaven, being a coastal town, may also mean that there are some seagulls and other coastal sounds, but these are likely to be muffled by the hotel's design.
Which rooms have the best views at Haus Dortmund?
Since the hotel is located on Carl-Vinnen-Weg, rooms on the higher floors with a street-facing view may offer views of the surrounding area, including the harbor or the town. However, this is subject to the specific room layout and orientation.
What are insider tips for staying at Haus Dortmund?
Consider requesting a room with a kettle in the room, as this is not always guaranteed and may require a specific request. Ask the hotel staff about the best parking options, as the hotel does not have a dedicated car park, and parking spaces in the surrounding area may be limited.
What time is check-in at Haus Dortmund?
Check-in at Haus Dortmund is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Haus Dortmund have Wi-Fi?
free in public areas, €5/day in rooms (50 Mbps speed, login via room key card)
Is there a city or tourist tax at Haus Dortmund?
€1.50 per person per night
Where can I eat cheaply near Haus Dortmund?
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 Dortmund?
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 to visit Cuxhaven, with pleasant temperatures (average highs around 22°C) and manageable crowds. The summer months offer ideal conditions for water sports and beach activities, while the town's festivals and events are in full swing.
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.