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Evening

Golden Hour at the Noorderkerk

Catch the last warm light on the Prinsengracht before the canal sidebars fill with evening chatter.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 180 min

Timeline

  1. 15:26

    Noordermarkt

    Grab a warm snack from the Saturday biological food market.

  2. 16:26

    Noorderkerk

    Walk to the Noorderkerk square. Find a quiet corner along the Prinsengracht canal to watch the sun dip low.

  3. 17:41

    Kinnaree

    Head to Kinnaree for dinner. The Thai food is the main draw here, and the atmosphere stays lively as the night sets in.

  4. 18:41

    't Smalle

    End the evening at 't Smalle. If the terrace is too cold, move inside to the beautifully restored interior for a drink by the canal.

Local tip

The Noordermarkt is only open on Saturday mornings for the biological food market. If you are visiting on a Monday, skip the market step and go straight to the church for the golden light view.

Check before you go

  • Kinnaree opens at 17:30. Ensure you arrive after this time for dinner.
  • 't Smalle opens at 10:00, so it will be open for your evening drink.
  • The Noorderkerk itself is not open during the sunset window (Mon 10:30-12:30), so enjoy the exterior and square only.

Worth knowing

  • Noordermarkt is open at 15:26 only on Sa

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