Overview

• Hamburg will buy two island Höfe that lack successors and convert them into four apartments and one shop by early 2026.
• The heritage renovation of Neuwerk’s roughly 23‑metre lighthouse is scheduled to begin in 2026 with about €22 million allocated.
• An island‑wide accommodation concept will be created to generate synergies for hotels and gastronomy and keep hospitality viable.
• Project costs will be shared by Hamburg’s finance authority and environment authority, reflecting a coordinated municipal effort.
• Neuwerk, home to about 20 residents within the Hamburgisches Wattenmeer national park, is a Hamburg exclave about 15 km from Cuxhaven.