Timeline
08:30
Walk the paths of Volksgarten while the park is still quiet and the morning light is fresh.
09:00
Stop at Südlicht café for a coffee or light snack. It opens at 08:30 on weekdays and 12:00 on Sundays, fitting perfectly with a morning start.
09:30
Return to the park or a quiet bench within it to enjoy the rest of your coffee and people watch as the day begins to wake up.
Local tip
Südlicht is closed on Tuesdays and Saturdays. If you are visiting on one of those days, choose Leuchte (open 09:00-18:00) or Treibgut (open 11:00-19:00 on Tue/Fri/Sat) instead.
Check before you go
- Südlicht is closed on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
- Volksgarten is open to the public throughout the day.
Worth knowing
- Südlicht is open at 09:00 only on Mo, We, Th, Fr
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