The Flag of Cuxhaven, Germany, is a banner representing this Lower Saxony town located on the Elbe River estuary. The flag consists of five horizontal stripes in alternating colors: red, white, blue, white, and red, with the central white stripe being twice the width of the other four. This specific color scheme and arrangement symbolize the historical significance of Cuxhaven within the Hanseatic League, a medieval commercial and defensive confederation of merchant guilds and market towns in Northwestern and Central Europe. The flag serves as an emblem of Cuxhaven's rich maritime heritage and municipal pride.