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Evening

Golden Light at Ottiliaeschacht

Catch the last warm rays of the day at one of Europe’s oldest mining headframes, then settle in for a hearty meal nearby.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 120 min

Timeline

  1. 15:52

    Ottiliaeschacht

    Walk up to the Ottiliaeschacht. The massive headframe stands out against the darkening sky. This was a filming location for The Monuments Men, so keep an eye out for the cinematic angles.

  2. 16:22

    Ottiliaeschacht

    Stay for the final minutes of daylight. The sun sets toward the SW, casting long shadows across the industrial heritage site.

  3. 17:07

    Kunsthandwerkerhof

    Head to the Kunsthandwerkerhof. It is a 27-minute walk from the anchor, so start moving now to arrive relaxed.

  4. 17:22

    Oberharzer Wilddieb

    Dinner at Oberharzer Wilddieb. This German restaurant is just a 2-minute walk from the Kunsthandwerkerhof. Open from 17:00 on weekdays and all day on weekends, it serves local specialties perfect for a cold evening.

Local tip

The walk from Ottiliaeschacht to the Kunsthandwerkerhof is steep and takes about 27 minutes. Allow plenty of time so you are not rushing into your dinner.

Check before you go

  • Oberharzer Wilddieb is open Tu-Fr 17:00-22:00, Sa 11:00-22:00, and Su 11:00-22:00.
  • Check opening hours if you are visiting on a Monday as this restaurant is closed.

Worth knowing

  • Oberharzer Wilddieb is open at 17:22 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su

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

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