Your stay — Haus Elisabeth
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The Property — Haus Elisabeth
Haus Elisabeth is a charming, family-run 3-star hotel in the historic district of Cuxhaven, with a warm, welcoming atmosphere and a hint of maritime nostalgia. The lobby's nautical-themed decor and comfortable seating area create a cozy haven for guests to relax. This hotel is ideal for couples and solo travellers seeking a peaceful retreat with easy access to the harbour and local attractions. The hotel's proximity to the marina and scenic views of the Elbe River make it a great choice for those who love the sea and want to experience the authentic charm of a small coastal town.
Chronicles of Cuxhaven
Cuxhaven is a picturesque port city on the North Sea coast of Germany, with a rich history dating back to the 13th century when it was a Hanseatic League trading post. The city's architectural evolution is evident in its historic harbour, where traditional warehouses and fishing huts stand alongside modern marinas and sailing clubs. Today, Cuxhaven is a popular destination for water sports enthusiasts, foodies, and those seeking a peaceful coastal retreat. The city's cultural identity is shaped by its maritime heritage and its role as a hub for the fishing and shipping industries. Visitors can still see remnants of its history in the city's picturesque streets and historic buildings.
Best Time to Visit
Full Cuxhaven guide →Best months
The best months to visit Cuxhaven are June and September, when the weather is mild and sunny, and the crowds are manageable. These months offer pleasant temperatures (average highs around 22°C/72°F) and ideal conditions for outdoor activities like sailing, cycling, and hiking.
Peak / festival surge
July is the peak tourist month in Cuxhaven, driven by the annual Cuxhaven Harbour Festival, which attracts visitors from across Germany and beyond. Expect higher hotel prices and larger crowds during this time. The festival features live music, seafood bars, and sailing regattas, making it a lively and festive atmosphere.
Budget shoulder season
April and October are great shoulder months for budget-conscious travellers, with milder weather and fewer crowds. Visitors can still enjoy the city's attractions and outdoor activities without the peak-season prices.
Weather & packing
Cuxhaven's climate is influenced by its North Sea location, with cool summers and mild winters. Be prepared for wind and occasional rain showers, and pack layers for your visit, including a waterproof jacket and warm sweaters for cooler mornings and evenings.
Live City Briefing — Cuxhaven
- The Cuxhaven Harbour promenade has been revamped with new pedestrian paths and improved accessibility for visitors with mobility impairments.
- The local fish market has been expanded to include more artisanal food stalls and seafood restaurants, offering a wider range of fresh seafood options for visitors.
- The Cuxhaven Sailing Club has introduced a new sailing course for beginners, allowing visitors to learn the basics of sailing and enjoy the city's water sports facilities.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Haus Elisabeth, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the higher floors (3rd or 4th) for a quieter stay. The hotel has a lift, but it's not on every floor, so you might want to avoid rooms on the lower floors (1st or 2nd) if you have mobility issues.
Rooms to avoid
Rooms near the Wehrbergsweg main road may experience road noise, so it's best to avoid rooms on the side of the hotel closest to the street.
Best views
As the hotel is located on Wehrbergsweg, rooms on the higher floors (3rd or 4th) with a north or west-facing orientation may offer views of the surrounding area or the water, depending on the alignment of the rooms.
Quietest floors
2nd to 4th floors should be relatively quiet, as they are away from the main road and the lift.
🔊 Noise notes
Be aware that the hotel's proximity to the main road and the lift on every floor may generate some noise. However, the 2nd to 4th floors should be relatively quieter.
Insider tips
If you're driving, there's a public parking lot nearby, but it's not affiliated with the hotel. You can ask the staff for information on nearby parking options. The hotel has a simple check-in process, but it's a good idea to arrive early to ensure you get the room you want, especially during peak season.
- 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 Elisabeth
free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, no login constraints; speeds up to 100 Mbps
serves all floors; historic wing has stairs-only access
complimentary digital newsstand (PressReader) on all rooms; physical papers on weekdays only
3:00 PM - 10:00 PM; early bag-drop available from 2:00 PM; late check-out €20 per hour after 11:00 AM
available 24/7, €5 per bag per day
step-free access to main entrance; wheelchair-accessible rooms available; historic building has some structural limitations
on-site parking available, €15 per night; nearest public car park 'Parkhaus Cuxhaven' is a 5-minute walk away, €12 per day; no EV charging on site
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €2.50 per person per night, mandatory
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 Haus Elisabeth
🕒 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 Haus Elisabeth?
Request a room on the higher floors (3rd or 4th) for a quieter stay. The hotel has a lift, but it's not on every floor, so you might want to avoid rooms on the lower floors (1st or 2nd) if you have mobility issues.
Which rooms should I avoid at Haus Elisabeth?
Rooms near the Wehrbergsweg main road may experience road noise, so it's best to avoid rooms on the side of the hotel closest to the street.
Is Haus Elisabeth noisy?
Be aware that the hotel's proximity to the main road and the lift on every floor may generate some noise. However, the 2nd to 4th floors should be relatively quieter.
Which rooms have the best views at Haus Elisabeth?
As the hotel is located on Wehrbergsweg, rooms on the higher floors (3rd or 4th) with a north or west-facing orientation may offer views of the surrounding area or the water, depending on the alignment of the rooms.
What are insider tips for staying at Haus Elisabeth?
If you're driving, there's a public parking lot nearby, but it's not affiliated with the hotel. You can ask the staff for information on nearby parking options. The hotel has a simple check-in process, but it's a good idea to arrive early to ensure you get the room you want, especially during peak season.
What time is check-in at Haus Elisabeth?
Check-in at Haus Elisabeth is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Haus Elisabeth have Wi-Fi?
free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, no login constraints; speeds up to 100 Mbps
Is there a city or tourist tax at Haus Elisabeth?
€2.50 per person per night, mandatory
Where can I eat cheaply near Haus Elisabeth?
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 Elisabeth?
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?
The best months to visit Cuxhaven are June and September, when the weather is mild and sunny, and the crowds are manageable. These months offer pleasant temperatures (average highs around 22°C/72°F) and ideal conditions for outdoor activities like sailing, cycling, and hiking.
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.