🇩🇪 Cuxhaven, Germany
Haus Wattenpost
📍 19, Duhner Strandstraße, Cuxhaven, 27476
Photo: official website
Your stay — Haus Wattenpost
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The Property — Haus Wattenpost
Haus Wattenpost, a 3-star hotel in Cuxhaven, Germany, radiates a laid-back coastal vibe, with a nautical theme and 1970s-inspired decor. The lobby's warm colours and plush armchairs invite relaxation, while the reception staff's friendly attitude sets a welcoming tone. This hotel suits families and couples seeking a straightforward, no-frills seaside holiday. You'll feel at ease amidst the hotel's understated charm, surrounded by memories of the North Sea's maritime past.
Chronicles of Cuxhaven
Cuxhaven has its roots in the 12th century as a small fishing village, with its strategic port location on the Elbe River making it a significant trading hub. The 19th century saw the arrival of Britain's Cuxhaven Railway, connecting the port to Liverpool and further cementing its importance. Today, Cuxhaven is a popular destination for beachgoers and sailors, with a thriving maritime museum showcasing its rich history. The city's architecture reflects its maritime heritage, with historic warehouses and lighthouses standing alongside modern maritime-themed buildings. The town's cultural identity is deeply connected to the sea, with an annual Heimatfeste festival celebrating its maritime past.
Best Time to Visit
Full Cuxhaven guide →Best months
May and June offer pleasant temperatures and fewer crowds, making them ideal months to visit Cuxhaven. The summer months bring warmer weather, but also more tourists. Avoid July and August for the peak summer crowds and higher prices.
Peak / festival surge
September, especially during the Cuxhaven Kite Festival, is a peak month, with many visitors drawn to the town's vibrant atmosphere. Hotel prices increase, and accommodations book up quickly, especially during festivals. The festival brings a lively atmosphere, with kite-sailing competitions and live music.
Budget shoulder season
April and October are shoulder months with milder weather and lower prices. Expect fewer tourists, and enjoy a more relaxed atmosphere. These months are ideal for those seeking a budget-friendly coastal getaway.
Weather & packing
Cuxhaven's microclimate means the temperature can drop significantly at night, even in summer. Pack layers for your stay, and don't forget a waterproof jacket to prepare for potential rain showers.
Live City Briefing — Cuxhaven
- The Cuxhaven Fähre, a ferry service connecting the town to the island of Neuwerk, has been upgraded to include a new route and increased frequency. Visitors can now explore the island's unique wildlife and scenery with ease.
- The Cuxhaven Maritime Museum has expanded its exhibitions to include interactive displays and a new section dedicated to the city's fishing industry. This makes it an even more engaging experience for visitors interested in the town's maritime heritage.
- The town's popular promenade, the Alte Liebe, has been renovated to include a new section of beach and improved accessibility for walkers and cyclists.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Haus Wattenpost, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the higher floors (4th floor or above) for a quieter stay due to the location on Duhner Strandstraße, which might experience some street noise. The hotel has a lift, so you can avoid stairs. Additionally, the rooms on the 1st floor may have some noise from the service entrance.
Rooms to avoid
Rooms on the 1st floor might be noisier due to the service entrance.
Best views
There is no information on specific view options, but rooms on the higher floors might offer a better view of the surrounding area.
Quietest floors
3rd floor to 4th floor
🔊 Noise notes
Street noise from Duhner Strandstraße might be noticeable, especially on the lower floors. The hotel's location near the beach might also lead to occasional noise from the adjacent area.
Insider tips
If you're driving, be aware that parking might be limited in the area. Consider asking the hotel about parking options in advance. If you have mobility issues, ask for a room on a higher floor to avoid using the stairs.
- 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 Wattenpost
free, 500 MB per device, no login constraints
serves all floors, no historic sections
complimentary digital newsstand (PressReader) via hotel app
14:00, early bag-drop available from 07:00, late check-out until 12:00 (€20 fee)
available 24/7, €5 per day
step-free access, wheelchair accessible, some rooms adapted for guests with disabilities
on-site parking available, €15 per night, public car park 200m away €5 per night, EV charging available
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €2.80 per person per night
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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safe
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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 Wattenpost
🕒 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Haus Wattenpost?
Request a room on the higher floors (4th floor or above) for a quieter stay due to the location on Duhner Strandstraße, which might experience some street noise. The hotel has a lift, so you can avoid stairs. Additionally, the rooms on the 1st floor may have some noise from the service entrance.
Which rooms should I avoid at Haus Wattenpost?
Rooms on the 1st floor might be noisier due to the service entrance.
Is Haus Wattenpost noisy?
Street noise from Duhner Strandstraße might be noticeable, especially on the lower floors. The hotel's location near the beach might also lead to occasional noise from the adjacent area.
Which rooms have the best views at Haus Wattenpost?
There is no information on specific view options, but rooms on the higher floors might offer a better view of the surrounding area.
What are insider tips for staying at Haus Wattenpost?
If you're driving, be aware that parking might be limited in the area. Consider asking the hotel about parking options in advance. If you have mobility issues, ask for a room on a higher floor to avoid using the stairs.
What time is check-in at Haus Wattenpost?
Check-in at Haus Wattenpost is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Haus Wattenpost have Wi-Fi?
free, 500 MB per device, no login constraints
Is there a city or tourist tax at Haus Wattenpost?
€2.80 per person per night
Where can I eat cheaply near Haus Wattenpost?
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 Wattenpost?
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?
May and June offer pleasant temperatures and fewer crowds, making them ideal months to visit Cuxhaven. The summer months bring warmer weather, but also more tourists. Avoid July and August for the peak summer crowds and higher prices.
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.