Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Cuxhaven, Germany
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1.5 km
11 m
Experience Cuxhaven in Germany in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.
Individual Sights in CuxhavenSight 1: Schweizerhaus
The Schweizerhaus in Cuxhaven in the castle park of Ritzebüttel Castle was built in 1847 as a tea house.
Sight 2: Schloss Ritzebüttel
Ritzebüttel Castle in Cuxhaven was the residence of the Hamburg bailiffs during the time of Ritzebüttel's affiliation to Hamburg. The castle, some of which dates back to the 14th century, is one of the oldest surviving secular buildings of North German Brick Gothic in the region and is now open to visitors.
Sight 3: Wasserturm
The Cuxhaven Water Tower in Cuxhaven, Bahnhofstraße 11, today with apartments, among other things, is a listed building in Lower Saxony and is included in the list of architectural monuments in Cuxhaven.
Sight 4: Windstärke 10
The Windstarke 10 – Wreck and Fishing Museum Cuxhaven is a museum in Cuxhaven. It is located in two former fish processing halls and a new building connecting the halls. On a total area of about 4000 m², it shows the challenges and dangers of seafaring as well as an overview of 100 years of fishing history. The exhibition includes part of the collections of the former wreck museum.
Wikipedia: Windstärke 10 – Wrack- und Fischereimuseum Cuxhaven (DE), Website
Sight 5: Swantje
The sea rescue boat (SRB) Swantje was a boat of the so-called 7-meter class of the German Maritime Search and Rescue Service (DGzRS). It was built in 1971 by the Evers shipyard in Niendorf.
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