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Evening

Sunset at Sas-hegyi

Start your evening high above the city. Catch the last warm light from the Eagle Mountain summit before descending for a proper Hungarian dinner.

Best time: 15 OctoberAbout 150 min

Timeline

  1. 16:26

    Aranyhíd Étterem Pub

    Grab a Borsodi beer and a light bite at Aranyhíd Étterem Pub. It is a short 13 minute walk from the summit, so you can enjoy a drink while the afternoon light is still good, before heading back up or staying for the view.

  2. 17:11

    Sas-hegyi (Eagle Mountain) Visitor Center

    Return to the Sas-hegyi Visitor Center area. The Royal Eagle Mountain Nature Reserve offers open views toward the WSW. Arrive here to watch the sky change color as the sun dips below the horizon at 17:56.

  3. 18:26

    Larus

    Head down to Larus for dinner. This restaurant is open until 23:30 and serves a weekly dinner menu on weekdays. It is a 14 minute walk from the anchor, making it an easy post-sunset destination.

Local tip

The 8E bus from Ferenciek tere takes about 15-20 minutes to reach Korompai utca. Check the route for return trips after dinner.

Check before you go

  • Sas-hegyi Visitor Center is open Tue Fri-Sun 10:00-18:00 from 1 Mar-1 Oct. On 15 October it is open until 18:00, so you can visit before or after sunset.

Worth knowing

  • Larus is open at 18:26 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa

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