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Sunrise

Sunrise at Burg Graurheindorf

Watch the sun rise over the castle grounds before the city wakes up.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 60 min

Timeline

  1. 07:57

    Burg Graurheindorf

    Arrive at Burg Graurheindorf and find a quiet spot on the grounds. The castle is open to the public, and the early morning light offers a clear view of the architecture as the sun begins to crest.

  2. 08:54

    Schneider

    Walk to Schneider bakery for fresh bread and coffee. The bakery opens at 06:00 on weekdays, which is 27 minutes after the January sunrise at 08:27, making it the first place ready to serve breakfast.

  3. 08:57

    Burg Graurheindorf

    Return to Burg Graurheindorf with your coffee. Enjoy the golden light of the morning as it bathes the castle and the surrounding district in warm tones.

Local tip

Check the route from Schneider back to the castle, as walking directions are not provided in the context. The bakery is a 9-minute walk from the landmark.

Check before you go

  • Schneider is open Mo-Sa from 06:00-19:00 and Su 07:30-13:00. On Sundays, you will need to arrive after 07:30, which is 17 minutes after the 08:27 sunrise.
  • Burg Graurheindorf is a Schloss (castle) located in the Graurheindorf district.

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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