Timeline
17:40
Pick up a coffee or a light bite at De Eetkaemer. The antiquary serves food, and it is open until 17:00 in October, giving you plenty of time before the evening rush.
18:25
Walk to the Huis van Weldadigheid. Arrive just as the sun begins to set toward the WSW. The museum grounds offer a quiet space to watch the golden light fade over the historic colony buildings.
19:10
Head to POSTEN nordic cuisine for dinner. It is a short walk from the museum. Open from 17:00 on Saturdays, it serves fine Scandinavian dining as the evening sets in.
Local tip
The sun sets toward the WSW on 15 October. Position yourself to the east of the main buildings for the best view of the sunset.
Check before you go
- De Eetkaemer is open Wed-Sat 11:00-17:00 in October.
- POSTEN is open We-Fr 17:00-23:00 and Sa-Su 12:00-23:00.
Worth knowing
- POSTEN nordic cuisine is open at 19:10 only on We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Drenthse Veenkoloniën (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).