Timeline
15:22
Stop at the bakery for a warm pastry or bread roll. It is open late enough to grab something before the sun goes down.
15:52
Walk 28 minutes to the Kunsthandwerkerhof. This public art space is the best spot to watch the sun sink toward the SW. The walk is long, so start early to enjoy the approach.
16:37
Stay for the sunset. The light fades quickly in winter, so take in the view while it lasts.
16:52
Head 2 minutes away to the Oberharzer Wilddieb. It is a German restaurant open until 22:00, perfect for a dinner after the cold evening air.
Local tip
The walk to the viewing spot is 28 minutes. Dress warmly as the sun sets early in January.
Check before you go
- Bakery Der Steiger by Moock is open Mo-Fr until 18:00 and Sa until 17:00. On Sundays it closes at 17:00, so check if you are visiting on a Sunday.
Worth knowing
- Oberharzer Wilddieb is open at 16:52 only on 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).