🇩🇪 Cuxhaven, Germany
Hus achtern Diek
📍 142, Strichweg, Cuxhaven, 27476
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Your stay — Hus achtern Diek
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The Property — Hus achtern Diek
Hus achtern Diek is a tidy, family-run 3-star in Cuxhaven's Döse district, a short walk from the wide, sandy beach. The lobby smells of fresh coffee and polished wood, with a modest lounge area and a rack of local tide timetables. It suits couples or solo travellers who want a calm, no-frills base for coastal walks and fresh air, rather than a resort-style holiday. The small in-house sauna and terrace overlooking the dyke are its quiet perks.
Chronicles of Cuxhaven
Cuxhaven began as a Hanseatic fishing and pilot station in the 14th century, growing around its deep-water Elbe access. Its fortifications were expanded in the 19th century under Prussian rule, and it became a major emigration port and later a North Sea spa town (Nordseebad). The 1902 'Alte Liebe' pier and the 1928 Kugelbake navigation beacon are enduring landmarks. Today, Cuxhaven retains a low-key, maritime character, with crab shacks, ferry connections to Heligoland, and a strong wind-energy sector.
Best Time to Visit
Full Cuxhaven guide →Best months
July and August offer the warmest sea temperatures and reliably dry, sunny days for beachgoing. Early September can also be excellent, with fewer crowds and still-pleasant weather.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are the high season, driven by German school holidays and the peak of the 'Nordseebad' season. Hotel prices at Hus achtern Diek rise around 30–40% above shoulder rates. No major festival drives the rush, simply the summer holiday window.
Budget shoulder season
May-June and September-October are ideal budget times. Prices drop significantly, the weather is mild (10–18°C), and the beaches are quiet.
Weather & packing
Cuxhaven's coastal microclimate brings sudden wind shifts and frequent sea-fog (Hochnebel) even in summer. Pack layers including a windproof jacket and a warm jumper, plus sun cream for the rare but intense sunny spells.
Live City Briefing — Cuxhaven
- From mid-2025, the city's central bus interchange (ZOB) undergoes a two-year rebuild; check for temporary stop relocations near the hotel.
- The Cuxhaven ‘Nordsee-Lagune’ diving pool complex opened a new outdoor thermal basin in spring 2026, expanding off-beach swim options.
- Seasonal note: the summer 2026 tide tables show an exceptionally high spring tide (2.8m) on 4 July; visitors to the mudflats should check local warning boards.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hus achtern Diek, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the first floor (European first floor) at the rear of the building, overlooking the garden or side courtyard. This avoids the street side and provides a quieter, more private position.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground floor, especially those facing Strichweg, as they are nearest to the street and foot traffic. Also avoid rooms directly above the small lobby or breakfast area if the hotel has them.
Best views
Rooms at the rear look over a residential area with low-rise houses and gardens, offering a calm, unremarkable but peaceful view. The street side gives a standard city view of Strichweg and parked cars.
Quietest floors
First floor and above, particularly rooms at the back or side of the building.
🔊 Noise notes
Strichweg is a main road with regular traffic during the day and some early-morning delivery trucks. The hotel's proximity to the street means ground-floor front rooms will be noticeably noisier. No bar or live music venue noise is expected from a 3-star property in this area.
Insider tips
1. If arriving by car, ask about on-site parking availability at booking — street parking on Strichweg can be limited. 2. For less street noise, avoid rooms ending in '01' or '02' (common front-facing numbers) and request a room on the first floor or above facing the rear.
- 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 — Hus achtern Diek
free Wi-Fi throughout; average speed 30 Mbps; login via room number and surname
one lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections
complimentary digital press reader (PressReader) accessed via room TV or personal device; daily print newspapers not provided
standard check-in from 15:00; early bag-drop available from 10:00; late check-out until 12:00 for €25 (subject to availability)
free luggage storage at reception on check-in day and after check-out
step-free access via ramp at main entrance; lift to all floors; no special bathroom adaptations in standard rooms
free on-site parking for 20 cars on a first-come, first-served basis; no valet or EV charging; nearest public car park is Parkhaus Neufelder Straße at €12 per night
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €4.50 per person per night for guests 16 and older
Deposit & card hold: no advance deposit required; €100 credit card hold for incidentals at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: St. Petri (904 m · ~11 min walk)
- Church: St. Gertrud (1.1 km · ~13 min walk)
- Church: Herz-Jesu-Kirche (1.3 km · ~16 min walk)
- Church: Emmaus Kirche (1.8 km · ~23 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Kurpark — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Bühne im Kurpark — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
Spielplatz "Jenny-Lind-Straße" — 520 m · ~7 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
Kaiser-Apotheke — 1.2 km · ~16 min walk
Schiffsanleger Helgoland — 1.6 km · ~20 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 Hus achtern Diek
🕒 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 · Kaiser-Apotheke — 1.2 km · ~16 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 Hus achtern Diek?
Request a room on the first floor (European first floor) at the rear of the building, overlooking the garden or side courtyard. This avoids the street side and provides a quieter, more private position.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hus achtern Diek?
Avoid rooms on the ground floor, especially those facing Strichweg, as they are nearest to the street and foot traffic. Also avoid rooms directly above the small lobby or breakfast area if the hotel has them.
Is Hus achtern Diek noisy?
Strichweg is a main road with regular traffic during the day and some early-morning delivery trucks. The hotel's proximity to the street means ground-floor front rooms will be noticeably noisier. No bar or live music venue noise is expected from a 3-star property in this area.
Which rooms have the best views at Hus achtern Diek?
Rooms at the rear look over a residential area with low-rise houses and gardens, offering a calm, unremarkable but peaceful view. The street side gives a standard city view of Strichweg and parked cars.
What are insider tips for staying at Hus achtern Diek?
1. If arriving by car, ask about on-site parking availability at booking — street parking on Strichweg can be limited. 2. For less street noise, avoid rooms ending in '01' or '02' (common front-facing numbers) and request a room on the first floor or above facing the rear.
What time is check-in at Hus achtern Diek?
Check-in at Hus achtern Diek is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hus achtern Diek have Wi-Fi?
free Wi-Fi throughout; average speed 30 Mbps; login via room number and surname
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hus achtern Diek?
€4.50 per person per night for guests 16 and older
Where can I eat cheaply near Hus achtern Diek?
A belegtes Brötchen (filled bread roll) or soup from a bakery costs about €4–6.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hus achtern Diek?
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?
July and August offer the warmest sea temperatures and reliably dry, sunny days for beachgoing. Early September can also be excellent, with fewer crowds and still-pleasant weather.
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.