🇩🇪 Cuxhaven, Germany
Münchener Löwenbräu
📍 105, Poststraße, Cuxhaven, 27474
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Your stay — Münchener Löwenbräu
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The Property — Münchener Löwenbräu
The Münchener Löwenbräu is a no-frills 3-star on Cuxhaven’s main strip, a block from the beach. Its lobby smells faintly of beer polish and North Sea salt, with dark wood furniture and a framed Munich lion crest behind the reception desk. It’s built for practical efficiency: clean rooms, a restaurant serving schnitzel and fish, and a €12 breakfast buffet that gets the job done. Best for travellers who want a solid base for seaside walks without paying resort rates.
Chronicles of Cuxhaven
Cuxhaven began as a fishing and pilot station on the Elbe estuary in the 14th century, gaining town rights in 1907 after merging with neighbouring Ritzebüttel. Its harbour once launched the transatlantic airship service (the LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin used it in the 1930s). Post-war, Cuxhaven rebuilt its tourism identity around the ‘Cuxhavener Küstenmotors’ — walking trails linking dunes, dykes and the working port. Today it’s a low-key seaside retreat for German families and windsurfers, famous for its ‘Alte Liebe’ pier and mudflat hiking.
Best Time to Visit
Full Cuxhaven guide →Best months
June to August for warmest weather (18-22°C), long daylight (5am-10pm), and beach life. September also good for steadier winds and fewer crowds.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are peak. The ‘Cuxhaven Sandsturm’ sand-sculpture festival in July adds crowds. Hotel prices jump 40-60% above off-peak; book 2 months ahead.
Budget shoulder season
May and September: temperatures 14-18°C, hotel rates 20-30% lower, queues for harbour cruises vanish.
Weather & packing
Cuxhaven’s climate is maritime-fickle: a sunny 22°C morning can turn into a foggy 16°C with drizzle by lunch. Rule: pack a windproof shell jacket and a warm mid-layer even in July, plus a hat that won’t blow off the pier.
Live City Briefing — Cuxhaven
- New for 2026: the ‘Alte Liebe’ pier observation deck has been refurbished and now has a live webcam feed and bilingual info panels on harbour traffic.
- Cuxhaven’s main beach promenade (Strandstraße) has upgraded public toilets and shower stations — pay attention to new contactless payment machines that accept card or coin.
- Seasonal note: the ‘Wattwanderung’ mudflat walking tours from Döse beach run daily at low tide in July; book a guided walk for safety (sinking sand risk) and wear wellies.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Münchener Löwenbräu, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the rear courtyard. These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise from Poststraße and the courtyard side is quieter than the front.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st and 2nd floors facing the street — Poststraße carries local traffic and delivery trucks, especially early morning. Also skip rooms near the lift shaft on any floor if you're a light sleeper.
Best views
Front-facing rooms on floors 3–4 offer a view over Poststraße and the rooftops of central Cuxhaven, with a glimpse of the harbour if you're on the upper side. Rear rooms look into a quiet courtyard.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are the quietest, as they're above most street-level disturbance and below the roof (which can be exposed to wind or maintenance noise).
🔊 Noise notes
Poststraße is a main through road in Cuxhaven, used by buses and delivery vans from 6am. There's a popular ground-floor bar that generates chatter and music until midnight on weekends.
Insider tips
If arriving by car, use the public car park behind the hotel rather than street parking which is limited and metered. Ask reception for a kettle at check-in — not all rooms have one, but they keep a few for requests.
- 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 — Münchener Löwenbräu
Free WiFi for all guests, sufficient for browsing and email; speeds around 20 Mbps down. No login required, just accept terms on the portal.
One lift serves all four floors; no stairs-only sections.
No digital newsstand. Complimentary physical newspaper 'Cuxhavener Nachrichten' in the breakfast room.
Check-in from 15:00; early bag-drop available from 12:00 at reception. Check-out by 11:00; late check-out costs €20 until 14:00 (subject to availability).
Free locked baggage storage at reception. Available 08:00–20:00.
Step-free access via a ramp at the main entrance; lift to all floors; guest rooms on ground floor have wider doorways. No adapted bathrooms or roll-in showers.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park 'Parkhaus Am Rathaus' (Poststraße 1, 200 m walk) costs €12 per night (no reservation). No EV charging on site.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €3.50 per person per night (tourist tax, mandatory for all guests over 18).
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required; a €50 card hold for incidentals at check-in.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Freie evangelische Gemeinde Cuxhaven (372 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Herz-Jesu-Kirche (705 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: St. Petri (753 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: Emmaus Kirche (885 m · ~11 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Nordsee-Galerie — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
Ritzebüttler Schlossgarten — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk
Windstärke 10 — 1.7 km · ~22 min walk
Stadttheater Cuxhaven — 466 m · ~6 min walk
Spielplatz "Schumannstraße" — 324 m · ~4 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Kaiser-Apotheke — 553 m · ~7 min walk
D' Antonio Italienische Spezialitäten — 651 m · ~8 min walk
Schiffsanleger Helgoland — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Cuxhaven's railway station or tourist info — they have poor rates and high fees.
Most shops, restaurants, and hotels accept debit and credit cards (Visa/Mastercard) and contactless payments; bring some cash for small bakeries and market stalls.
Round up restaurant bills to the next euro or add 5–10% for good service; tip taxi drivers by rounding up to the nearest euro; small change (€1–2) for hotel housekeeping is appreciated but not expected.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A standard filter coffee or espresso at a bakery or café: about €2–2.50.
A bread roll with fish or sausage (Fischbrötchen or Currywurst) from a takeaway stand: around €5–7.
A main course of home-style German fare (e.g. Schnitzel with fries) in a simple pub: €12–16.
The harbour area near the ‘Alte Liebe’ has several stalls selling fresh Fischbrötchen for €4–6; also try the weekly market on Wednesdays and Saturdays on the Ernst-Reuter-Platz.
Aldi, Lidl, and Netto are the budget supermarket chains; the Edeka in the city centre is pricier but has longer hours.
C&A and H&M at the Cuxhaven shopping centre near the pedestrian zone; there is no major budget market street in the immediate area.
A €2.50 single bus ticket within Cuxhaven; a day ticket for unlimited rides costs about €5.50. The cheapest from Hamburg Airport: take the S-Bahn (S1 or S21) to Hamburg Hbf, then a regional train (RE5 or RB33 with Niedersachsen-Ticket) hourly to Cuxhaven — total around €15–20 with a day ticket.
1) Buy the Niedersachsen-Ticket (about €23 for one person) for unlimited regional trains in the state, covering the direct train from Hamburg to Cuxhaven. 2) Self-catering with supplies from Aldi/Lidl saves on meals. 3) Visit free attractions like the long sandy beach at Duhnen or the Wadden Sea mudflats.
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 Münchener Löwenbräu
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk — pharmacy · Kaiser-Apotheke — 553 m · ~7 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 Münchener Löwenbräu?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the rear courtyard. These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise from Poststraße and the courtyard side is quieter than the front.
Which rooms should I avoid at Münchener Löwenbräu?
Avoid rooms on the 1st and 2nd floors facing the street — Poststraße carries local traffic and delivery trucks, especially early morning. Also skip rooms near the lift shaft on any floor if you're a light sleeper.
Is Münchener Löwenbräu noisy?
Poststraße is a main through road in Cuxhaven, used by buses and delivery vans from 6am. There's a popular ground-floor bar that generates chatter and music until midnight on weekends.
Which rooms have the best views at Münchener Löwenbräu?
Front-facing rooms on floors 3–4 offer a view over Poststraße and the rooftops of central Cuxhaven, with a glimpse of the harbour if you're on the upper side. Rear rooms look into a quiet courtyard.
What are insider tips for staying at Münchener Löwenbräu?
If arriving by car, use the public car park behind the hotel rather than street parking which is limited and metered. Ask reception for a kettle at check-in — not all rooms have one, but they keep a few for requests.
What time is check-in at Münchener Löwenbräu?
Check-in at Münchener Löwenbräu is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Münchener Löwenbräu have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi for all guests, sufficient for browsing and email; speeds around 20 Mbps down. No login required, just accept terms on the portal.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Münchener Löwenbräu?
€3.50 per person per night (tourist tax, mandatory for all guests over 18).
Where can I eat cheaply near Münchener Löwenbräu?
A bread roll with fish or sausage (Fischbrötchen or Currywurst) from a takeaway stand: around €5–7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Münchener Löwenbräu?
A €2.50 single bus ticket within Cuxhaven; a day ticket for unlimited rides costs about €5.50. The cheapest from Hamburg Airport: take the S-Bahn (S1 or S21) to Hamburg Hbf, then a regional train (RE5 or RB33 with Niedersachsen-Ticket) hourly to Cuxhaven — total around €15–20 with a day ticket.
When is the best time to visit Cuxhaven?
June to August for warmest weather (18-22°C), long daylight (5am-10pm), and beach life. September also good for steadier winds and fewer crowds.
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.