Timeline
14:09
Grab a coffee or pastry at Café Gemmas. This spot is open until 21:00 on weekdays, giving you plenty of time before the evening chill sets in.
14:59
Walk to Amagermuseet. The museum opens at 12:00, so you can wander through the old farm houses and see the Dutch immigration exhibits while the light is still soft.
15:59
Find a quiet corner inside or just outside the museum. The building faces south, but the open grounds offer a clear view toward the southwest where the sun sets.
16:09
Watch the sunset. On 15 January, the sun sets at 16:09 toward the southwest, casting a brief but bright golden glow over the historic island.
16:39
End the evening back at Café Gemmas for a warm drink as the day winds down.
Local tip
The museum is only open in summer, but the exterior grounds are accessible year-round. Check if the museum interior is open on your visit date, as hours are Tue-Sun 12:00-16:00 (summer only).
Check before you go
- Amagermuseet is open Tue-Sun 12:00-16:00 (summer only).
- Café Gemmas is open 16:00-21:00 on weekdays.
Worth knowing
- Café Gemmas is open at 14:09 only on Sa
- Café Gemmas is open at 16:39 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Copenhagen (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).