Cuxhaven : Profile

Location

Cruxhaven is a busy port on the southern shore of the estuary of the river Elbe. It is on Germany's North Sea coast.

The Elbe is the busy entrance for the port of Hamburg, and great care must be taken if crossing the shipping lanes here. The town itself, once clear of the marina, has character and is worth exploring. It is a popular stop for both land-based visitors and yachts on their way to Helgoland.

Position 53° 51.5'N, 8° 42.4'E.

Docking

There is a big marina here, to the north of the main port entrance and another, City Marina, through the lock.

In addition, there is another small marina. This is the Amerika Hafen in which there are berths run by the small yacht club. It is a cheaper alternative to the marinas with friendly staff and an Engish speaking manager.

Amerika Hafen is the forth entrance to sta'bd when approaching from the sea (i.e. the basin beyond the one leading into the town). The yacht club marina is in the NW corner of this basin.

Last updated December 2010.

Cuxhafen City Marina
Cuxhavem
Tel:+49 (0)175 9020015
info@marinakontor.de
The entrance is via Alter Hafen and then a lock and bridge, opens on the hour and the half hour between 0600 and 2100 on request using VHF 69. . Near the center of the city. Convenient if staying for several days. The harbour is open all year. All facilities.
Adjacent boatyard. Supermarket close by.

Cuxhafen Liegegemeinschaft (LCF)
AmerikaHafen, Cuxhaven
Small and basic but a welcomming club with visitors' berths. Located in the NW corner of the basin.

Cuxhafen Yachthafen
Cuxhaven
Tel:+49 (0)472122280, Fax:+49 (0)472122280
svc@svconline.de
Open from April 1 to Oct. 31. 24-hour access, good shelter except in easterly winds, all facilites, fuel, launderette, clubhouse with a good restaurant "Seglermesse", on the first floor. Bikes at no charge are available for shopping, otherwise 15-20 minutes walk to town. 10 ton crane, repairs, LPG, chandlery.

Elbe VTS
VHF Channel 71 'Cuxhaven Elbe Traffic'
VTS is not mandatory for yachts, but it is advisable to moitor the VHF. Radar guidance can be requested (in English) if necessary.