Cuxhaven: Rural Living by the Beach
Cuxhaven is a town within the Cuxhaven District in northwestern Germany. Cuxhaven, Germany first became a city in 1907 and subsequently an urban district in 1937. Back in the 1800s, it was a seaside resort and continues today to be a popular beachside town. Cuxhaven is accessible through the Cuxhaven/Nordholz Airport.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit this low-key town is between months of May to September for slightly warmer temperatures. This is ideal as Cuxhaven is a beachfront town and temperatures during the cooler seasons can get chilly. Cuxhaven, Germany also experiences pretty extreme tides, thus visitors who want to engage in water activities may want to check the weekly tidal charts to avoid encountering high tides, which can engulf large sections of the beach. Tourists can visit Duhnen in Cuxhaven in August to catch their yearly horseracing events.
What to Do & Area Attractions
It is inevitable that visitors to Cuxhaven will end up in Cuxhaven Beach. The first things one will see when arriving at the beach are small yellow huts good for one person or for small groups. Here, people like to sit down, relax, and even take a nap on the peaceful white sands of the beach. Good spots for photos are the Kugelbake, which is a relatively small lighthouse along the beach shore, and the romantic Alte Liebe promenade for those who want to walk or take a horse-drawn carriage while watching the sunset. Cuxhaven hotels include the Best Western Donner’s Hotel & Spa and the Hus Kiek in De See - both highly rated among customers and both featuring a view of the harbor.