Happy TravellerWelcome to Cuxhaven, a charming town located on the shore of the North Sea at the mouth of the Elbe River in Lower Saxony, Germany. With a footprint of 14 kilometers (9 miles) by 7 km (4 mi), Cuxhaven is home to about 52,000 residents and includes the northernmost point of Lower Saxony. The town quarters Duhnen, Döse, and Sahlenburg are especially popular vacation spots on the North Sea. Cuxhaven is an important fisherman’s wharf and ship registration point for Hamburg as well as the Kiel Canal until 2008. Tourism is also of great importance.
Cuxhaven has a rich history dating back to the 13th century when it belonged to Hamburg until 1937. The island of Neuwerk, a Hamburg dependency, is located just northwest of Cuxhaven in the North Sea. The city’s symbol, known as the Kugelbake, is a beacon once used as a lighthouse. The wooden landmark on the mouth of the Elbe marks the boundary between the river and the North Sea and also adorns the city’s coat of arms.
Tourism has been a part of Cuxhaven’s history since 1816 when a seaside resort was founded. Since 1964, Cuxhaven has been a state-recognized climate seaside resort (Seeheilbad) and center of the so-called holiday region of Cuxland. Visitors can enjoy the beautiful beaches, take a mudflat hiking tour to the island of Neuwerk, or visit the Friedrich-Clemens-Gerke Tower, a telecommunication tower built of concrete.
Cuxhaven is also home to several notable people, including mathematician, cartographer, and explorer Carsten Niebuhr, poet, cabaret artiste, and painter Joachim Ringelnatz, and footballer Lena Petermann.
Come and experience the beauty and history of Cuxhaven, Germany. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing beach vacation or an adventure exploring the town’s rich history, Cuxhaven has something for everyone. Book your trip today and discover why this enchanting destination should be on every traveler’s bucket list.
