Alte Liebe
Cuxhaven's iconic ship-watching platform, where giant ships from around the world pass close by as they enter the Elbe River.
Alte Liebe was built in 1733, originally using old shipwrecks as its foundation. Today it is a two-level viewing platform facing the Elbe's main shipping channel. Super-large container ships and cruise liners heading to and from the Port of Hamburg pass a few hundred meters away. Nearby, a ship announcement station gives real-time information on each vessel's name, flag, and tonnage. There's also the Hamburg Lighthouse and harbor restaurants nearby, and the ferry terminal for Heligoland is right next to it. Admission is free, and it's about a 15-minute walk from the train station.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Lightship Elbe 1
- Hapag-Hallen & Steubenhöft
- Windstärke 10 Wreck and Fishery Museum
- Joachim Ringelnatz Museum
- Ritzebüttel Castle
- Kugelbake
- Fort Kugelbake
- Döse Kurpark & Grimmershörn Bay