Timeline
17:39
Grab a beer and a snack at Gaststätte Max Stark. It opens at 11:00 daily, so it is ready for your pre-sunset drink.
17:54
Walk to the Basilica of St. Cunibert. The church is open from 10:00 to 17:00, so you have just enough time to see the medieval art and the crypt well before it closes. Check the opening hours to ensure you leave in time.
18:19
Head to the Hohenzollern Bridge. It is a 10-minute walk from the church. The bridge is covered in padlocks and offers a clear view of the river as the sun sets toward the WSW.
18:54
Stroll into Rheinpark after the sunset. The park is a 16-minute walk from the bridge. It is a large urban park along the right bank, perfect for a calm end to the evening.
Local tip
The Basilica closes at 17:00. With sunset at 18:39, you need to visit the church early in your sequence. The bridge offers the best view of the sun setting toward the WSW.
Check before you go
- Basilica of St. Cunibert opens 10:00-17:00.
- Gaststätte Max Stark opens Daily from 11:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Cologne (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).