Water tower in Cuxhaven, Germany Jun 19, 2024

As the summer mood takes over, we might imagine ourselves lying on the beach or bathing in the sea. Did you know that Cuxhaven has the largest seaside resort in Germany? This city on the North Sea"s coast also boasts one of the largest fishing ports in the country.

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