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Sunset

Golden Hour at the Stedelijk

A short walk from the museum to the park just as the sun dips below the horizon.

Best time: 16:56About 90 min

Timeline

  1. 14:56

    Holtkamp

    Stop at Holtkamp for a patisserie treat. The Sachertorte is a local favorite, and the 'holdkampf' pastries are worth seeking out.

  2. 15:26

    Stedelijk Museum

    Enter the Stedelijk Museum. The building itself is a striking piece of modern architecture, locally known as the 'bath tub'.

  3. 16:26

    Vondelpark

    Walk west into Vondelpark. Find a spot on the grass where the light is hitting the trees.

  4. 16:56

    Vondelpark

    Watch the sun set toward the southwest. The park is lively, so enjoy the atmosphere as the day winds down.

  5. 17:41

    Paradiso

    Head to Paradiso. Even if there is no concert, the former church interior is phenomenal to explore.

Local tip

Holtkamp is open Mon-Fri 08:00-18:00 and Sat 8-17:00. Ensure you visit before it closes for the day.

Check before you go

  • Holtkamp closes at 17:00 on weekdays and 17:00 on Saturdays. Plan your pastry stop accordingly.

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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