Discover Neuhaus (Oste)

Neuhaus (Oste) has a strong connection to water and activity: the Old Harbor is in the historic town center, water skiing takes place on Lake Oste, and the Elbe Cycle Route intersects with the German Ferry Route in town. These distinct features give you a first sense of what could shape your stay.

Historic Town Center and Tasting

The Old Harbor is in the heart of Neuhaus’s historic town center. Those interested in the town can explore the harbor and town center together. Its location in the historic center makes the harbor a useful landmark in this part of Neuhaus (Oste).

A tasting is another experience available locally: at the Ulex Alt-Neuhaus liquor store in Neuhaus an der Oste, you can sample the company’s spirits. If you would like to make the tasting part of your plans, contact the provider in advance for details on how it is organized.

Water Skiing and Cycling Routes

Beginners and advanced skiers have been water skiing on Lake Oste in Neuhaus/Oste since 1972. Water sports are therefore a distinct feature of the town. The information covers both experience levels; operating hours are a separate consideration when planning your visit.

The intersection of two named routes is of interest when planning a trip: the Elbe Cycle Route meets the German Ferry Route in Neuhaus (Oste). This means the town combines a specific activity on the water with a connection to cycling.

More Things to Explore in the Cuxhaven Destination

The Wadden Sea and coastal landscape are a distinct area of interest in the Cuxhaven destination. The UNESCO World Heritage Wadden Sea Visitor Center Cuxhaven has three floors of exhibits about the Wadden Sea World Heritage Site and the Cuxhaven coastal heathlands. The center’s nature tours let you experience mudflats, salt marshes, geest cliffs and coastal heathland. The exhibition and guided tour offer different ways to explore these landscapes.

One of Cuxhaven’s landmarks is the 29-meter-high Kugelbake, built of wood. It marks the point where the Elbe ends and the North Sea begins. The two-story viewing platform at Alte Liebe offers a view of the Elbe. The Hapag Halls explore maritime history: this historic emigration facility is now an event venue and offers guided tours and visits.

Other cultural and regional attractions are also worth exploring in the Cuxhaven destination. Bederkesa Castle houses the archaeological museum of the district of Cuxhaven. In Spieka-Neufeld, you can see a unique shrimp-peeling machine at Alwin & Siegfried Kocken Krabbenhandels-GmbH. There is a well-signposted network of cycling and hiking trails around Bad Bederkesa; the Moor-Therme there offers peat baths, peat packs and various therapies for spa and holiday guests.

There are plenty of ways to explore nature, too: you can discover the Ahlenmoor by moor railway, bicycle or on foot, independently or on a guided tour. In Spieka-Neufeld, a five-kilometer circular hiking trail runs through the salt marshes north of the fishing harbor. For mudflat tours, Cuxwatt offers year-round trips from Cuxhaven-Duhnen for participants of all ages. Tours last between 1.5 and 4 hours. Dates may depend on the tides, weather and the provider’s schedule, so check in advance which tour suits your visit.

Another destination for nature and underwater enthusiasts is the chalk quarry lake in Hemmoor. It is up to 60 meters deep and attracts divers. On a dive or an exploration tour in the “Eurosub” submarine, you can discover abandoned chalk-mining structures and artifacts such as caravans, cars and an airplane.

Discover more destinations: Börde Lamstedt, Hemmoor, Wehdel, Osten, Cuxhaven, Ringstedt, Osterbruch, Flögeln.

Go to the main travel overview: Cuxhaven.