Timeline
16:09
Grab a drink at the Alter Zoll beer garden. This is the prime spot for a summer evening, offering a direct view of the Rhine and a relaxed atmosphere. It opens at 11:00, so you have plenty of time to settle in before the sun goes down.
16:44
Walk to the Universität Bonn palace grounds. The building stretches from Kaiserplatz to the Rhine. Use this time to find the best vantage point looking west toward the Alter Zoll.
16:54
Watch the sunset. On 15 January, the sun sets at 16:54 toward the WSW, casting golden light over the Rhine from the palace grounds.
17:24
Return to Alter Zoll as the light fades. The beer garden stays open until 23:00, making it a perfect place to linger and enjoy the evening air.
Local tip
Alter Zoll can become very crowded, so arrive early to secure a spot with a good view.
Check before you go
- Alter Zoll is open from 11:00 to 23:00, but only in summer and depending on the weather.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Bonn (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).