Timeline
15:44
Start on Deutzer Freiheit, the main shopping street in Deutz. Browse the historic buildings and shops while the afternoon light is still bright.
16:24
Head to Lommerzheim for a pre-sunset drink. This pub is open late and offers a relaxed spot to wait out the final minutes before the light shifts.
16:41
Walk 13 minutes northwest to the Hohenzollern Bridge. Arrive just as the golden light begins to fade. Look out over the Rhine toward the WSW as the sun sets.
17:09
After the view, walk 10 minutes back toward the city center to Brauhaus FRÜH am Dom. Dine on traditional Colognian food in a restaurant with authentic local flair.
17:54
Finish the night with a drink at Brauerei Malzmühle. This pub is open until 22:00, making it a perfect late spot after dinner.
Local tip
Lommerzheim is open 16:30-24:00 on weekdays and 16:30-23:00 on Sundays, so it will be open during your pre-sunset visit. Brauerei Malzmühle closes at 22:00, so head there before then.
Check before you go
- Lommerzheim: Mo, We-Sa 11:00-14:30, 16:30-24:00; Su 11:00-14:30, 16:30-23:00
- Brauhaus FRÜH am Dom: Mo-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr 11:00-24:00; Sa 10:00-24:00; PH 10:00-23:00
- Brauerei Malzmühle: 10:00-22:00
Worth knowing
- Brauhaus FRÜH am Dom is open at 17:09 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
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