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La propiedad — Dat Hus
Dat Hus is a practical, no-nonsense 3-star hotel a short walk from Cuxhaven's beach and shipping terminal. The lobby feels like a clean, efficient German guesthouse — flotex flooring, a reception desk with local coastal prints, and the faint salt air from the North Sea drifting in. It suits budget-conscious families, older couples, and anyone who wants a solid base for a day at the beach or a ferry to Heligoland without any faff.
Crónicas de Cuxhaven
Cuxhaven began as a Hanseatic trading outpost in the 13th century, but its real growth came in the 19th century as a seaside resort and major fishing port. The city’s architecture is a mix of sturdy red-brick warehouses, 1920s Kurhaus buildings, and post-war apartment blocks rebuilt after heavy bombing in 1944. Today, it’s a working port that also serves as a summer escape for northern Germans, with a long sandy beach and the 'Alte Liebe' pier offering views of passing container ships. The cultural identity remains quietly maritime — think fresh fish stalls, weekend regattas, and the annual 'Cuxhavener Hafenfest' celebrating the harbour's rhythms.
El mejor momento para visitar
Guía completa de Cuxhaven →Los mejores meses
July and August offer the warmest sea water (around 18°C) and reliable sunshine for beach days, plus the Heligoland ferry runs daily. June is also good with long daylight hours but fewer crowds than peak summer.
Peak / Festival Surge
July and August are the absolute peak for summer holidays; the city fills with German families and day-trippers. Hotel prices double from the shoulder season, and advance booking is essential. Events include the Cuxhavener Hafenfest in August and the 'Kutterpullen' rowing races in July.
La temporada del hombro
Late May to mid-June and September to early October bring milder weather (12-18°C), thinner crowds, and hotel rates 30-50% lower than summer. The water is still swimmable in September.
Tiempo y embalaje
Cuxhaven's coastal climate can flicker from warm sun to brisk wind in an hour, thanks to the North Sea's influence. Always pack a windproof jacket and a mid-layer even in July — it’s never guaranteed to stay shirt-sleeve weather.
Briefing en vivo de la ciudad — Cuxhaven
- Beach warning: Since early 2026, parts of the main beach (Duhnen) are undergoing dune reinforcement works — check local notices for restricted access near the 'Wattwurm'-marked zones.
- Train disruption: From summer 2026, weekend engineering works on the Cuxhaven–Bremerhaven line may cause delays; check DB's app for bus replacement services.
- New attraction: The 'Seefisch-Kochschule' (seafood cooking school) opened in the old harbour market hall in May 2026, offering hands-on classes using local catch — book ahead.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Dat Hus, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Rear-facing rooms on the upper floors — these overlook the garden or inner courtyard, away from the street. Corner rooms on the third floor get more natural light.
Rooms to avoid
Rooms facing Cuxhavener Straße or the main road; traffic noise picks up early. Also skip ground-floor rooms near the breakfast room — chair scraping and kitchen clatter from 7am.
Best views
South or west-facing upper rooms that catch the Elbe estuary light — you might see the shipping lane if the angle is right, though it's a partial glimpse, not a panorama.
Quietest floors
Third floor (top, if no lift noise above) and second floor. These sit above street-level bustle but below any roof machinery.
🔊 Noise notes
Cuxhaven is a working port town: early morning ferry traffic, seagulls, and occasional foghorns. Weekday lorry deliveries to nearby shops start around 6am. The hotel's double glazing helps but won't silence a ship horn.
Insider tips
Ask for a room at the back (garden side) even if you pay a little extra — the street noise on Cuxhavener Straße is constant until late evening in summer. Request a room on the third floor and specify 'quiet end of corridor' to avoid the ice machine or housekeeping station. If you're a light sleeper, bring earplugs for the gulls.
- 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
Instalaciones hoteleras — Dat Hus
Free Wi-Fi throughout – typical speed around 30 Mbps; no login required, just accept terms.
One passenger lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections.
Complimentary digital PressReader access via hotel app; no physical newspapers. Building is a 1980s modern design; no historic quirks.
Standard check-in 15:00-22:00; early bag-drop from 10:00 (free, but room not guaranteed); late check-out until 13:00 costs €25.
Free luggage storage at reception; no left-luggage lockers.
Step-free main entrance with ramp; one wheelchair-accessible ground-floor room; lift fits standard wheelchairs. No grab rails in standard bathrooms.
On-site free parking for 12 cars (first-come, first-served). Nearest public car park: Parkhaus Hafenstrasse (about 500 m) costs €8/24h. No EV charging.
Tarifas, Impuestos y Depósitos
City / tourist tax: €3.50 per person per night, payable at check-in.
Deposit & card hold: 50% advance deposit required at booking; €50 incidental hold on credit card at check-in.
Faith & Dietary cerca de
- Church: St. Nicolai (126 m · ~2 min walk)
Estilo de vida y recreación local
Park Villa Gehben — 235 m · ~3 min walk
Deutsches U-Boot-Museum — 763 m · ~10 min walk
Erlebnis-Spielplatz mit Meerblick — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
5 minutos de radio esenciales
Stadtsparkasse Cuxhaven — 41 m · ~1 min walk
Mein Dorfladen — 33 m · ~1 min walk
Dinero y moneda
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
ATMs at Sparkasse or Volksbank near the train station give decent rates; avoid the Travelex kiosk at Cuxhaven station and airport bureaux.
Visa/Mastercard accepted in most supermarkets, restaurants and hotels; contactless and mobile pay (Apple Pay/Girocard) are common. Smaller cafés may still be cash-only.
Round up the bill in restaurants (5-10% for good service). Taxis: round up to the next euro. Hotel porters: €1-2 per bag. No tipping for drinks at a bar counter.
Comer, comprar y viajar en un presupuesto
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee from a bakery (Bäckerei) costs about €2.50-3.00; don't expect hipster espresso — just a solid, honest cup.
A belegtes Brötchen (filled bread roll) or Currywurst with fries from a bakery or Imbiss, around €5-7.
Main at a Gaststätte or pub: e.g., Schnitzel with chips for €12-15, or a fish dish (Matjes or Brathering) for €10-14.
Imbiss stalls along the Deich (dike promenade) serve Bratwurst, Fischbrötchen (fish rolls) and fries; the harbour area has cheap fish stands.
Aldi, Lidl and Netto are dotted around Dat Hus and central Cuxhaven; Edeka is a pricier but more comprehensive option.
Main high street (Poststraße) has C&A, H&M and Deichmann; the Cuxhaven Stadtmarkt has a weekly clothes stall on Saturdays.
A day pass for Cuxhaven bus/train zone (€6.50) covers all local route. From Hamburg airport: take S-Bahn to Hamburg Hbf, then RE5 to Cuxhaven (€25-30, 2h10m, cheaper than direct ICE).
Buy a Kurkarte (tourist card) from your accommodation for discounts on ferries and museums. Bring a refillable water bottle — tap water is excellent. Eat fish at the harbour rather than in tourist-trap restaurants on the dike.
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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 Dat Hus
🕒 Check-in is from 15:00. Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Stadtsparkasse Cuxhaven — 41 m · ~1 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →En torno a
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.
Preguntas frecuentes
What are the best rooms at Dat Hus?
Rear-facing rooms on the upper floors — these overlook the garden or inner courtyard, away from the street. Corner rooms on the third floor get more natural light.
Which rooms should I avoid at Dat Hus?
Rooms facing Cuxhavener Straße or the main road; traffic noise picks up early. Also skip ground-floor rooms near the breakfast room — chair scraping and kitchen clatter from 7am.
Is Dat Hus noisy?
Cuxhaven is a working port town: early morning ferry traffic, seagulls, and occasional foghorns. Weekday lorry deliveries to nearby shops start around 6am. The hotel's double glazing helps but won't silence a ship horn.
Which rooms have the best views at Dat Hus?
South or west-facing upper rooms that catch the Elbe estuary light — you might see the shipping lane if the angle is right, though it's a partial glimpse, not a panorama.
What are insider tips for staying at Dat Hus?
Ask for a room at the back (garden side) even if you pay a little extra — the street noise on Cuxhavener Straße is constant until late evening in summer. Request a room on the third floor and specify 'quiet end of corridor' to avoid the ice machine or housekeeping station. If you're a light sleeper, bring earplugs for the gulls.
What time is check-in at Dat Hus?
Check-in at Dat Hus is from 15:00. Check-out is by 11:00.
Does Dat Hus have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout – typical speed around 30 Mbps; no login required, just accept terms.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Dat Hus?
€3.50 per person per night, payable at check-in.
Where can I eat cheaply near Dat Hus?
A belegtes Brötchen (filled bread roll) or Currywurst with fries from a bakery or Imbiss, around €5-7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Dat Hus?
A day pass for Cuxhaven bus/train zone (€6.50) covers all local route. From Hamburg airport: take S-Bahn to Hamburg Hbf, then RE5 to Cuxhaven (€25-30, 2h10m, cheaper than direct ICE).
When is the best time to visit Cuxhaven?
July and August offer the warmest sea water (around 18°C) and reliable sunshine for beach days, plus the Heligoland ferry runs daily. June is also good with long daylight hours but fewer crowds than peak summer.
Principales atracciones en 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.