Cuxhaven
Germany · Lower SaxonyDE
Town in Lower Saxony, Germany
Cuxhaven 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. Cuxhaven is situated on the shore of the North Sea at the mouth of the Elbe River. Cuxhaven has a footprint of 14 kilometres (east–west) by 7 km (4 mi) (north–south). Its town quarters Duhnen, Döse and Sahlenburg are especially popular vacation spots on the North Sea and home to about 52,000 residents.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 49,443
- Coordinates
- 53.868, 8.699
- Timezone
- Europe/Berlin
- Elevation
- 5 m
Overview of Cuxhaven
Cuxhaven — a compact town in Lower Saxony, Germany — is worth a place on your map. Its resident count stands at approximately 49,443. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Its strongest draws are nature, water sports and wellness. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Cuxhaven
Nature in Cuxhaven
(6)Cuxhaven's nature entries include Forest, Islands, National Parks, Nature Reserves and Parks. Everything listed here comes from what Cuxhaven is actually tagged with. Altogether 6 options are tagged here.
Water Sports in Cuxhaven
(3)Under water sports, Cuxhaven is tagged with Diving, Sailboats and Scuba Diving. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Cuxhaven.
Wellness in Cuxhaven
(1)The wellness shortlist for Cuxhaven: Farms. All of it is drawn from Cuxhaven's recorded activities. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Cuxhaven
June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days.
Getting there & around
Small places like Cuxhaven are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching Lower Saxony. Time zone: Europe/Berlin.
Similar destinations
Places near Cuxhaven that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Cuxhaven known for?
- Cuxhaven, in Lower Saxony, Germany, is best known for nature, water sports and wellness. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 49,443 residents.
- What can you do in Cuxhaven?
- Recorded activities in Cuxhaven include Forest, Islands, National Parks, Nature Reserves and Parks. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Cuxhaven?
- June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days.
- Where is Cuxhaven located?
- Cuxhaven is located in Lower Saxony, Germany. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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