Cuxhaven between the Wadden Sea and maritime history

The Wadden Sea, coastal heathland and maritime history give Cuxhaven a diverse character. If you are looking for a holiday apartment here, you can plan your trip around the experiences you want: tidal flats and salt marshes sit alongside museums, historic halls and excursions into the moor. You can also focus on active days by the water or walks around Bad Bederkesa.

Discover the Wadden Sea and coastal heathland

At the UNESCO World Natural Heritage Wadden Sea Visitor Centre in Cuxhaven, an exhibition across three floors offers information about the Wadden Sea World Heritage Site and Cuxhaven’s coastal heathland. The visitor centre’s natural history guided tours bring the tidal flats, salt marsh, geest cliff and coastal heathland to life. This gives you the choice between visiting the exhibition and experiencing nature outdoors.

From Cuxhaven-Duhnen, Cuxwatt offers guided walks across the tidal flats year-round for participants of all ages. They last between 1.5 and 4 hours. This range gives you a concrete guide when planning the timing of your excursions. The five-kilometre Spieka-Neufeld circular trail offers a different perspective on the salt marshes: it runs through them north of the cutter harbour. If you would rather combine different ways of getting around, you can explore the Ahlenmoor independently or on guided tours—by moor railway, bicycle or on foot.

Maritime landmarks and cultural sites

The 29-metre-high Kugelbake, built of wood, marks the point where the Elbe ends and the North Sea begins. At the Alte Liebe, a two-storey viewing platform offers a view of the Elbe. Ships depart from there for the islands of Neuwerk and Heligoland, as well as the seal banks. You can combine your stay with a view of the river or a boat trip.

Cuxhaven’s history of emigration meets a modern event venue at the historic Hapag Halls. The halls invite visitors to take guided tours and look around. For another cultural highlight, Bederkesa Castle houses the archaeological museum of the district of Cuxhaven. If you would like to include culture as well as nature experiences when choosing your holiday apartment, these places can help shape the focus of your trip.

Active by the water or on the trails

The Kreidesee in Hemmoor is up to 60 metres deep and a destination for divers. On a dive or an exploration tour in the “Eurosub” submarine, you can discover equipment left behind from chalk mining. This includes items such as caravans, cars and an aircraft. The lake is a distinctive choice for travellers interested in underwater worlds and traces of chalk mining.

Different activities take centre stage in Bad Bederkesa: the area around the town has a well-signposted network of cycling and hiking trails. The Moor-Therme offers moor baths, moor packs and various therapies for spa and holiday guests. The experiences described therefore differ considerably—from exercise on the trails to treatments at the spa. When searching for a holiday apartment, you can consider which of these activities you want to shape your stay and choose a suitable location as a starting point for your further search.

Places in the destination

For orientation, here are the other places at this destination level: Steinau, Hechthausen, Wremen, Osten, Beverstedt, Nordholz, Langen, Midlum, Loxstedt, Wehdel, Neuhaus, Nordleda, Odisheim, Mulsum, Bad Bederkesa, Am Dobrock, Land Wursten, Börde Lamstedt, Schiffdorf, Ringstedt, Hagen Im Bremischen, Mittelstenahe, Flögeln, Geestland, Osterbruch, Sandstedt, Otterndorf, Hemmoor, Cuxhaven, Oberndorf, Sahlenburg, Wanna, Wingst and Wurster Nordseeküste.

A special local discovery awaits in Spieka-Neufeld: at Alwin & Siegfried Kocken Krabbenhandels-GmbH, you can visit a unique crab-peeling machine. In addition to nature, culture and activities, insights into crab processing can also complement the interests you may have for your trip.

For the overview of the wider region: Lower Saxony.