Germany's largest North Sea spa

Located directly on the Nordseekai in Cuxhaven, the seven-storey havenhostel building rises.
Here at the Old Fishing Harbour are a variety of maritime shops and restaurants. Many colourful crab and deep-sea cutters are moored next to each other in the harbour basin. It is an opportunity to buy freshly caught crabs from the cutter or to enjoy the numerous sea products.

The mild climate, seawater and fresh, low-allergen air make for a comprehensive health programme.

Numerous sights can be reached quickly and easily on foot or by bicycle. In addition to the shopping opportunities in the city centre, you will find a diverse museum landscape and exciting leisure activities.

Giant container ships, dreamlike cruise liners and historic sailing boats are best observed from the "Alte Liebe" viewing platform.

Along the long varied coastline there is everything for sun worshippers, sports enthusiasts, hikers and explorers.

Firmly in the saddle

BOOK BIKE AND E-BIKE IN ADVANCE

Have you got the urge for an excursion? Discover our attractions in a climate-friendly way by bike or e-bike! Just bring your own or rent one – even for the whole family. Of course, you can store your bikes safely and dryly in our bike room.

WINDSTÄRKE 10

450 M FROM THE HAVENHOSTEL

The Windstärke 10 Museum gives insight in the dangers at sea, shipwreck and the struggle for survival, but also in the hard work on board the fishing trawlers in its exciting exhibition.

Ritzebüttel Castle

1.4 KM FROM HAVENHOSTEL

The brick castle of Ritzebüttel forms the historical core of Cuxhaven. Built around 1340 by the Knights of Lappe, who lived here, as a defence tower, it passed into Hamburg ownership in 1394. It was converted into a castle by the Hanseatic League.

Grimmershörn Bay

2.1 KM FROM HAVENHOSTEL

This is the cradle of the seaside resort of Cuxhaven, which was founded here in 1816 by Amtmann Amandus August Abendroth. Today, Grimmershörnbucht offers a colourful picture with the opportunity to swim directly in the North Sea, admire the passing ships and dive a little into maritime adventurousness.

Fort Kugelbake

3.7 KM FROM HAVENHOSTEL

Many emigrants called the sea mark that is also found in the coat of arms of the city of Cuxhaven "the last corner before America": the Kugelbake. As early as the beginning of the 18th century, a wooden beacon is said to have stood there, where an imaginary line separates the North Sea and the Elbe, as an orientation aid for seafaring. Directly behind it is the "Fort Kugelbake", the only preserved naval fortress from the 19th century. There is much to discover here about the history of Cuxhaven as a naval location.

Steubenhöft and Hapag Halls

4.7 KM FROM HAVENHOSTEL

The world's only historic emigrant facility still in operation. In the summer months, when the large cruise ships are handled there, the Steubenhöft and the Hapag Halls come to life. Until the 1960s, passenger ships regularly sailed from here to New York. Today, in addition to a restaurant and a viewing platform, the Hapag Halls also house the exhibition "Farewell to America".

Stadium by the sea

5 KM FROM HAVENHOSTEL

From mid-June to the end of August, the Stadion am Meer hosts a wide variety of beach sports events, where professionals, amateur athletes and beginners, and above all the numerous spectators on the centre court, get their money's worth.

Cuxhaven coastal heath and salt marshes

7 KM FROM HAVENHOSTEL

The Cuxhaven coastal heaths begin between the resort districts of Duhnen and Sahlenburg. The heath landscape is beautiful for hiking, horseback riding, cycling and photography. There are plenty of well-signposted paths. This is an excellent place to observe the local fauna and flora.

Thalasso centre ahoy!

5.4 KM FROM HAVENHOSTEL

Enjoy the North Sea and the benefits of the sea climate under one roof: adventure pool, physiotherapy, thalasso and spa treatments, and fitness in every season with a direct view of the Wadden Sea.

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