Timeline
16:09
Stop at Café im Kunstmuseum Bonn for a coffee or pastry. It is open until 18:00, so you have plenty of time before the sun goes down.
16:29
Walk to Canal Grande. This Italian restaurant sits right on the Rhine with a wonderful view. Order a drink or a light meal to enjoy as the light fades.
16:54
Stay put. The sun sets toward the WSW at 16:54. The view from the terrace captures the final golden light over the water.
17:24
Finish the evening at Markusschänke. This pub is open until 01:00 on weekdays, offering a relaxed spot to unwind after the sunset.
Local tip
Check the route from the café to the restaurant. The walk is short but follows the riverbank.
Check before you go
- Café im Kunstmuseum Bonn is open Mo-Sa 11:00-18:00 and PH,Su 10:00-18:00.
- Canal Grande is open Tue-Sat 18:00-23:00 and Sun/holidays 12:00-14:00 and 18:00-23:00. Ensure you arrive before 18:00 if it is a weekday evening, or during their lunch slot if you prefer.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Bonn (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).