🇩🇪 Cuxhaven, Germany
Haus Wexler
📍 29, Am Flockengrund, Cuxhaven, 27476
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Your stay — Haus Wexler
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The Property — Haus Wexler
Haus Wexler is a straightforward, no-fuss three-star in central Cuxhaven. The lobby feels like a tidy front room: pale wood, a rack of local leaflets, and a receptionist who can tell you the exact bus number to the beach. It suits the practical traveller who wants a clean bed and breakfast near the train station, not frills or a 'boutique' vibe.
Chronicles of Cuxhaven
Cuxhaven began as a fishing and pilot station for the Elbe estuary, gaining town rights in 1907. Its modern character was shaped by the late 19th-century seaside resort boom, adding grand spa architecture, a long pier and the distinctive brick Kugelbake navigation marker. Today it is Germany’s leading North Sea health resort, with a no-nonsense maritime identity that draws walkers, windsurfers and families for mudflat tours.
Best Time to Visit
Full Cuxhaven guide →Best months
June to August offer the warmest North Sea air (17-20°C) and longest daylight, ideal for beach walks and sailing; July is the peak of the summer holidays, so coastal paths are busy but livable.
Peak / festival surge
July is the busiest month due to school holidays and the annual Cuxhaven Sail event (mid-July), which fills harbour hotels. Prices at Haus Wexler rise about 20-30% against the off-season; book four months ahead.
Budget shoulder season
May and September are the sweet spot: milder (12-15°C), fewer crowds, hotel rates drop 15-25%. The town is quieter, but the Wetterfest festival (late May) adds a local buzz.
Weather & packing
Cuxhaven’s North Sea climate means sudden, gusty rain even on a sunny morning. Pack a waterproof jacket and layered fleece, plus sturdy shoes for the mudflats – flip-flops will fail you.
Live City Briefing — Cuxhaven
- The main promenade (Strandstraße) is partly fenced for dune reinforcement works until August 2026 – access to the central beach may require a short detour.
- New cycle hire hub opened at the train station in spring 2026, offering e-bikes for direct routes to the Duhnen spa park and the Alte Liebe viewing point.
- The ferry terminal for Helgoland and Neuwerk mudflat walks is operating normal summer schedules, but cash is preferred for deck tickets – card payments are unreliable on board.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Haus Wexler, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor at the back (courtyard side). Upper floors avoid ground-level street noise from Am Flockengrund, and the rear orientation cuts traffic sound from the road, which is a residential street but can carry early-morning delivery traffic.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms facing Am Flockengrund — direct street noise and passers-by. Also avoid rooms directly above the main entrance or lift lobby (typically ground and 1st floor near the stairwell) because of footfall and door sounds.
Best views
Rooms at the back of the building overlook the courtyard or neighbouring gardens — green and quiet. Front-facing rooms have a street view of Am Flockengrund, a tidy residential road with a mix of houses and small apartment blocks, nothing scenic but not ugly either.
Quietest floors
2nd and 3rd floors — enough elevation to buffer street noise, and less foot traffic from reception and lift.
🔊 Noise notes
Am Flockengrund is a residential street with moderate traffic — mostly cars, some delivery vans in the morning. No major road, bar, or nightlife noise, but ground-floor front rooms will hear doors opening/closing and people walking by. The lift is audible from adjacent rooms on lower floors.
Insider tips
1. Request a rear-facing room when booking — the courtyard side is noticeably quieter. 2. If you drive, ask about street parking vs hotel spaces; Am Flockengrund has limited on-street parking, and there's a pay-and-display lot nearby. 3. Check-in can be smooth if you call ahead to confirm your arrival time — it's a small property, and staff may not be at the desk 24/7.
- 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 Wexler
Free WiFi throughout; speed 30 Mbps down/10 Mbps up; no login – connects on network 'HausWexler_Guest'
Yes, serves all three floors and basement; no stairs-only sections
Digital press via PressReader app (login at reception); no physical papers. The building is a modern 1970s guesthouse with a small garden and a wooden deck – no historic quirks.
Check-in 15:00–20:00 (24h key box after hours); early bag drop from 10:00 free; late check-out until 13:00 costs €25
Free, left in locked luggage room behind reception; no cost
Step-free entry at side door via ramp (50 cm rise); no lift to garden level, so patio not accessible by wheelchair. Wide doors on ground-floor room 101; no grab bars in shower.
On-site free parking for 10 cars (first come, first served); nearest public car park is 'Parkplatz Am Flockengrund' €5/night (5-min walk); no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €2.50 per person per night (age 14+)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required 14 days before arrival; at check-in a €50 incidental hold on card or €100 cash deposit
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Hauskapelle St. Pius (1.3 km · ~16 min walk)
- Church: Johanneskirche (1.5 km · ~19 min walk)
- Church: Neuapostolische Kirche - Gemeinde Cuxhaven (1.8 km · ~22 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Wattenmeer-Besucherzentrum Cuxhaven — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
Spielplatz Wacholderweg — 245 m · ~3 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Stadtsparkasse Cuxhaven Geschäftsstelle Sahlenburg — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
Heide-Apotheke — 947 m · ~12 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 Wexler
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Stadtsparkasse Cuxhaven Geschäftsstelle Sahlenburg — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk — pharmacy · Heide-Apotheke — 947 m · ~12 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 Wexler?
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor at the back (courtyard side). Upper floors avoid ground-level street noise from Am Flockengrund, and the rear orientation cuts traffic sound from the road, which is a residential street but can carry early-morning delivery traffic.
Which rooms should I avoid at Haus Wexler?
Avoid ground-floor rooms facing Am Flockengrund — direct street noise and passers-by. Also avoid rooms directly above the main entrance or lift lobby (typically ground and 1st floor near the stairwell) because of footfall and door sounds.
Is Haus Wexler noisy?
Am Flockengrund is a residential street with moderate traffic — mostly cars, some delivery vans in the morning. No major road, bar, or nightlife noise, but ground-floor front rooms will hear doors opening/closing and people walking by. The lift is audible from adjacent rooms on lower floors.
Which rooms have the best views at Haus Wexler?
Rooms at the back of the building overlook the courtyard or neighbouring gardens — green and quiet. Front-facing rooms have a street view of Am Flockengrund, a tidy residential road with a mix of houses and small apartment blocks, nothing scenic but not ugly either.
What are insider tips for staying at Haus Wexler?
1. Request a rear-facing room when booking — the courtyard side is noticeably quieter. 2. If you drive, ask about street parking vs hotel spaces; Am Flockengrund has limited on-street parking, and there's a pay-and-display lot nearby. 3. Check-in can be smooth if you call ahead to confirm your arrival time — it's a small property, and staff may not be at the desk 24/7.
What time is check-in at Haus Wexler?
Check-in at Haus Wexler is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Haus Wexler have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout; speed 30 Mbps down/10 Mbps up; no login – connects on network 'HausWexler_Guest'
Is there a city or tourist tax at Haus Wexler?
€2.50 per person per night (age 14+)
Where can I eat cheaply near Haus Wexler?
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 Wexler?
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 to August offer the warmest North Sea air (17-20°C) and longest daylight, ideal for beach walks and sailing; July is the peak of the summer holidays, so coastal paths are busy but livable.
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.