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Sunset

Golden Hour at the Fürstenzug

Catch the last warm light on the world’s largest porcelain painting before the evening cools down.

Best time: sunsetAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 15:26

    Augustiner an der Frauenkirche

    Grab a coffee and a slice of cake at Augustiner an der Frauenkirche. It is open late, so you have plenty of time to settle in before the light changes.

  2. 16:06

    Fürstenzug

    Walk to the Fürstenzug. It is a short stroll from the Frauenkirche. Position yourself to face the wall as the sun begins its descent.

  3. 16:26

    Fürstenzug

    Watch the sunset hit the porcelain tiles. The golden light brings out the details in the Saxon princes' uniforms. The sun sets toward the WSW, illuminating the facade beautifully.

  4. 16:56

    Watzke Brauereiausschank am Goldenen Reiter

    Head to Watzke Brauereiausschank am Goldenen Reiter for dinner. It is a great place to taste Saxon cuisine and drink their own-brewed beer after the viewing.

Local tip

The walk between the Frauenkirche and the Fürstenzug is short, but the area can be busy. Arrive early enough to secure a good spot on the pavement for the photo.

Check before you go

  • Augustiner an der Frauenkirche is open Mo-Su 11:00-24:00.
  • Watzke Brauereiausschank am Goldenen Reiter is open Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 (extended to 24:00 on Fri/Sat).

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Dresden (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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