Timeline
06:01
Arrive at the Strassburger Denkmal to find your spot. The monument faces roughly SSE, but on April 15th the sun rises toward the WNW. This means the sun will be behind you or to your side, illuminating the monument and the cityscape in front of you rather than shining directly into your eyes. The walk from the anchor is 51 minutes, but this plan assumes you are already at the viewing spot or have arranged transport there. If you are starting from the Froschmuseum anchor, check the route.
06:41
Watch the sunrise. At 06:41 on April 15th, the sun breaks the horizon. The golden light begins around 19:37, but the immediate sunrise moment is the key visual event.
07:01
Head to Grand Café Huguenin for breakfast. Located on the second floor of an old office building with big windows onto the square, it has been serving all ages for ages and offers nice cakes. It is an ideal spot to warm up after the early chill.
Local tip
The Strassburger Denkmal is a significant historical monument. Respect the space as a place of memory. The Grand Café Huguenin is a venerable institution, so enjoy the atmosphere and the view from the second floor.
Check before you go
- Sunrise is at 06:41 on April 15th. Bring a warm jacket.
- Grand Café Huguenin opens at 07:00 on weekdays and Saturdays, and 08:00 on Sundays. On April 15th, 2027, which is a Thursday, it opens at 07:00. You will have 19 minutes between sunrise and opening. If you prefer to eat as soon as it opens, this works perfectly. If you want to eat earlier, you will need to find another option, but most other cafes listed open at 08:00 or later.
Worth knowing
- Grand Café Huguenin is open at 07:01 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
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