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Sunset

Golden Hour at H'ART

Watch the sun dip below the canal roofs while enjoying a coffee with a view, then explore the museum as the light fades.

Best time: 16:56About 120 min

Timeline

  1. 15:26

    De Jaren

    Climb the stairs to the upper floor of this art-deco café. The view where all the main canals come together is better here and the crowds are surprisingly thinner. Order a drink and settle in.

  2. 16:16

    De Jaren

    Stay seated. The golden light starts around 15:57, bathing the canal intersection in a warm glow. This is the perfect time to people-watch and soak in the atmosphere before the sun fully sets.

  3. 16:56

    De Jaren

    The sun sets toward the SW. Enjoy the final moments of daylight from your elevated seat.

  4. 17:26

    H'ART

    Walk to H'ART. The museum is open until 17:00, so you have just enough time to step inside and experience the Dutch heritage exhibits as the evening sets in.

Local tip

The café is open until 23:00, so you can extend your stay if you wish. H'ART closes at 17:00, so do not linger too long at the café if you want to see the museum.

Check before you go

  • H'ART closes at 17:00. Arrive early enough to enter before then.
  • Café De Jaren is open until 23:00.

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

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