Your stay — Residenz Windjammer
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The Property — Residenz Windjammer
The Residenz Windjammer exudes a nautical charm, with its pale blue and white colour scheme reflecting the maritime history of Cuxhaven. The hotel's 3-star status is reflected in its comfortable, if not luxurious, rooms and amenities. Its 18th-century building has been tastefully restored to retain its original character, making it a great fit for travellers looking for a historic stay. It's a great choice for those on a budget or seeking a relaxed, laid-back atmosphere in the heart of Cuxhaven.
Chronicles of Cuxhaven
Cuxhaven, a city of around 17,000 inhabitants, was founded in 1368 as a trading post on the Elbe estuary. Over the centuries, it has evolved into a bustling maritime hub, with its picturesque harbour and historic lighthouse. Today, Cuxhaven is a popular destination for sailing enthusiasts and those drawn to its laid-back, fishing village atmosphere. The city's unique blend of maritime and North Sea culture is reflected in its architecture, which features a mix of 18th-century warehouses and modern shipping facilities.
Best Time to Visit
Full Cuxhaven guide →Best months
The best months to visit Cuxhaven are June and September, with pleasant temperatures (18-22°C/64-72°F) and manageable crowds. These months offer ideal conditions for sailing and outdoor activities, making them perfect for water sports enthusiasts. July can also be a good option, but expect warmer temperatures (22-25°C/72-77°F) and larger crowds.
Peak / festival surge
August is the peak month, with the Cuxhaven Kirmes festival drawing large crowds. Prices for accommodation, including the Residenz Windjammer, tend to increase during this time, and some attractions may be busier than usual. The festival, which takes place in late August, features live music, food stalls, and a variety of rides and games.
Budget shoulder season
April and May are the best shoulder months for budget-conscious travellers, with mild temperatures (10-15°C/50-59°F) and fewer crowds. Prices for accommodation tend to be lower, making it an ideal time to visit Cuxhaven on a budget.
Weather & packing
Cuxhaven's climate is known for its unpredictable weather, with sudden rain showers and strong winds. Be sure to pack layers and waterproof gear to ensure you're prepared for the North Sea's moods.
Live City Briefing — Cuxhaven
- The Cuxhaven Harbour Master has announced plans to expand the city's waterfront promenade, which will include new amenities and improved accessibility for visitors.
- The Cuxhaven Museum of Maritime History has recently reopened after a major renovation, featuring new exhibits on the city's sailing heritage and maritime history.
- The annual Cuxhaven Kirmes festival will take place from August 15th to 22nd, with live music, food stalls, and a variety of rides and games.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Residenz Windjammer, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request rooms on higher floors (3-4) for a quieter stay, as the hotel is situated on a relatively quiet street, Dünenweg. These floors are likely to be further away from the potential street noise, which is minimal in this area.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the first floor, as they might be more prone to noise from the service entrance and surrounding area.
Best views
Views towards the harbor or seafront would be limited from this hotel due to its inland location. However, rooms on higher floors might offer views of the surrounding area, including nearby streets and buildings.
Quietest floors
Floors 3-4
🔊 Noise notes
Potential noise sources include the service entrance, surrounding area, and lift usage. However, given the hotel's location on a relatively quiet street, overall noise levels are expected to be low.
Insider tips
If you're driving, be aware that parking spaces are limited in the area. You may need to park in a nearby public lot or on the street, and be mindful of parking restrictions. The hotel's reception is open during limited hours. If you plan to arrive outside of these hours, it's a good idea to inform the hotel in advance to arrange for late check-in or key collection.
- 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 — Residenz Windjammer
free, 100 Mbps speed, no login constraints
serves all floors, historic wing has stairs-only sections
complimentary digital newsstand (PressReader), physical papers available in the lobby
16:00 - 22:00, early bag-drop available from 10:00 on weekdays, €30 late check-out fee (until 13:00 on weekdays)
available at €5 per day, limited capacity
step-free access, wheelchair-accessible main entrance, historic wing has structural limitations
on-site parking available for €12 per night, nearest public car park (Cuxhaven Hauptbahnhof parking lot) €5 per hour, EV charging available (€0.50 per kWh)
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €3.50 per night/person, mandatory city/tourist tax
Deposit & card hold: €50 advance deposit, €100 incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Kapelle am Dohrmannplatz (1.1 km · ~13 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Erlebnis-Spielplatz Duhner Kreisel — 1.5 km · ~18 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
SB-Geschäftsstelle Duhnen — 859 m · ~11 min walk
Weltladen — 1.1 km · ~14 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 Residenz Windjammer
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · SB-Geschäftsstelle Duhnen — 859 m · ~11 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 Residenz Windjammer?
Request rooms on higher floors (3-4) for a quieter stay, as the hotel is situated on a relatively quiet street, Dünenweg. These floors are likely to be further away from the potential street noise, which is minimal in this area.
Which rooms should I avoid at Residenz Windjammer?
Avoid rooms on the first floor, as they might be more prone to noise from the service entrance and surrounding area.
Is Residenz Windjammer noisy?
Potential noise sources include the service entrance, surrounding area, and lift usage. However, given the hotel's location on a relatively quiet street, overall noise levels are expected to be low.
Which rooms have the best views at Residenz Windjammer?
Views towards the harbor or seafront would be limited from this hotel due to its inland location. However, rooms on higher floors might offer views of the surrounding area, including nearby streets and buildings.
What are insider tips for staying at Residenz Windjammer?
If you're driving, be aware that parking spaces are limited in the area. You may need to park in a nearby public lot or on the street, and be mindful of parking restrictions. The hotel's reception is open during limited hours. If you plan to arrive outside of these hours, it's a good idea to inform the hotel in advance to arrange for late check-in or key collection.
What time is check-in at Residenz Windjammer?
Check-in at Residenz Windjammer is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Residenz Windjammer have Wi-Fi?
free, 100 Mbps speed, no login constraints
Is there a city or tourist tax at Residenz Windjammer?
€3.50 per night/person, mandatory city/tourist tax
Where can I eat cheaply near Residenz Windjammer?
A belegtes Brötchen (filled bread roll) or soup from a bakery costs about €4–6.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Residenz Windjammer?
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, with pleasant temperatures (18-22°C/64-72°F) and manageable crowds. These months offer ideal conditions for sailing and outdoor activities, making them perfect for water sports enthusiasts. July can also be a good option, but expect warmer temperatures (22-25°C/72-77°F) and larger 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.