Timeline
15:21
Start with a coffee and a pastry at Café Sibylle. It is a short walk from the museum and opens at 10:00, so it is ready for your pre-sunset visit.
15:51
Walk south to the East Side Gallery. You have half an hour to stroll along the longest remaining stretch of the Berlin Wall. The late afternoon sun casts long shadows on the murals, offering a dramatic backdrop for your photos.
16:21
Stay put as the sun dips below the horizon. The western-facing art pieces catch the final glow of the day. This is the quietest part of the evening before the crowds disperse.
16:51
Head to Waterlily for dinner. This Vietnamese restaurant is a short walk from the gallery and stays open until 22:30, giving you plenty of time to settle in after the sunset.
Local tip
The East Side Gallery can get crowded with tourists. Arriving an hour before sunset helps you find a quiet spot with a good view of the western horizon.
Check before you go
- Café Sibylle is closed on Mondays. Check the route if you need to adjust your start time.
- The East Side Gallery is outdoors and accessible at all hours.
- Waterlily is open Tuesday to Sunday from 12:00 to 22:30. It is closed on Mondays.
Worth knowing
- Café Sibylle is open at 15:21 only on We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su
- Waterlily is open at 16:51 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).