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Sunset

Golden Hour at the Botanical Gardens

A short walk from the university campus to catch the last light of day in Aarhus.

Best time: 15:04About 110 min

Timeline

  1. 14:04

    DavidBreadHead

    Buy a sourdough bun with cheese or a morning board at DavidBreadHead. It is open daily, so you can grab a snack early while the light is still soft.

  2. 14:22

    Aarhus Botanical Gardens

    Walk 18 minutes SSW from the Museum of Ancient Art to the Aarhus Botanical Gardens. This historic research garden is now a pleasant outdoor park for citizens to enjoy. Arrive with time to find a quiet spot on the grass or a bench.

  3. 15:04

    Aarhus Botanical Gardens

    Watch the golden light begin at 15:04. The sun is setting toward the SW, casting a warm glow over the greenery. Stay for the full transition into sunset at 16:15.

  4. 15:49

    AmoRomA

    Walk 13 minutes to AmoRomA for a late afternoon treat. This pizza restaurant serves tasty Italian food in romantic surroundings. You can enjoy a stone-oven-baked pizza or a traditional pasta dish as the evening sets in.

Local tip

The Botanical Gardens are a peaceful escape from the city center. Check the route if you need to return to the museum or other parts of the campus after dinner.

Check before you go

  • DavidBreadHead is open every day.
  • AmoRomA is open daily.
  • The golden light and sunset times are specific to the date in the fact (15 January). Check the route if you are visiting on a different date as times will vary.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Aarhus (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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