Cuxhaven Port, Germany
Passenger ferries travel regularly from East England via the ferry port of Harwich with ferry operator DFDS Seaways.
Cuxhaven in German's Lower Saxony region attracts passengers traveling by ferry to Cuxhaven for its diversity and charm. Fishing, horse riding and camping are popular with travellers to this area. With over 10 km of beaches to enjoy as well as a castle, fort and zoo. Cuxhaven hosts numerous festivals and events throughout the year including a lights festival and a traditional village festival during the summer and a Christmas festival a the castle during the winter.
Port of Cuxhaven services
Cuxhaven Port has been an important tourist destination since 1866 when it was a route from Hamburg to the Isle of Helgoland. During the embarkation of millions of emigrants from Eastern Europe and Germany, the Port of Cuxhaven played a predominant part in the logistics.
The famous White Star Line also used the port for routes between Cuxhaven and Canada until 1954. Transatlantic travel at Cuxhaven port ended in 1969 due to the boom in air travel.