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Sunset

Golden Hour at the Macke House

End your day with August Macke’s studio as the sun dips low over Bonn.

Best time: 15:59About 120 min

Timeline

  1. 15:24

    Mogul

    Grab a quick bite at Mogul. The Indian restaurant is affordable and friendly, making it a perfect pre-sunset stop.

  2. 16:09

    August Macke Haus

    Walk up to the August Macke Haus. Enter the studio on the top floor where Macke produced over 400 works. The large windows face west, framing the sky.

  3. 16:54

    August Macke Haus

    Stay in the studio as the golden light hits the walls and the sun sets toward the WSW. The view from the window captures the fading light over the city.

  4. 17:24

    Nyx

    Head to Nyx for a drink. This pub is a short walk away and offers a relaxed atmosphere to unwind after the visit.

Local tip

Check the museum hours: it closes at 17:00 on Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun, and holidays, and at 19:00 on Thu. Make sure you arrive early enough to see the sunset from the studio before closing.

Check before you go

  • August Macke Haus: Thu 11:00-19:00, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun & holidays 11:00-17:00, closed Dec 24, 25 and Jan 1.
  • Mogul: Mo, We, Th 16:00-21:00; Fr-Su, PH 12:00-21:00; Tu off.

Worth knowing

  • Mogul is open at 15:24 only on Fr, Sa, Su

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

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