Kugelbake
The landmark of Cuxhaven, a wooden navigation beacon standing where the Elbe River meets the North Sea, ideal for watching the sunset and giant ships.
Kugelbake is a wooden navigation beacon about 30 m tall, with a distinctive ball on top. Since the 18th century it has guided ships entering and leaving the Elbe River. Today it appears on the city's coat of arms and is considered the dividing line between the Elbe and the North Sea. Walking along the dike path lets you get up close, and at low tide the mudflats are exposed, while at high tide container ships pass right in front of you. It's open all day, free of charge, and about 3 km from the city center. You can walk along the seafront or take a bus to Döse station.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Fort Kugelbake
- Döse Kurpark & Grimmershörn Bay
- Alte Liebe
- Lightship Elbe 1
- Hapag-Hallen & Steubenhöft
- Windstärke 10 Wreck and Fishery Museum
- Joachim Ringelnatz Museum
- Ritzebüttel Castle