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Sunset

Golden Hour at the Palace Wall

Start with a sweet treat, catch the light on the porcelain giants, and finish with a local beer.

Best time: 15:30About 75 min

Timeline

  1. 15:41

    Italienisches Dörfchen

    Grab a slice of cake at the Italienisches Dörfchen. This baroque pavilion is one of the city's most stylish spots, perfect for a leisurely start before the light changes.

  2. 16:06

    Fürstenzug

    Walk five minutes ESE to the Fürstenzug. Find a spot along the wall to watch the afternoon sun hit the 10,000 Meissen porcelain tiles. The golden light makes the details of the Saxon princes pop against the dark stone.

  3. 16:51

    Watzke Brauereiausschank am Goldenen Reiter

    Head to Watzke Brauereiausschank am Goldenen Reiter for dinner. It is a short walk from the viewing spot. Order their own-brewed beer and some Saxon cuisine to celebrate the end of the day.

Local tip

The museum is closed on Mondays, so plan this for Tuesday through Sunday. The cake shop has no listed hours, but it is usually open during the day. Watzke is open until 23:00 on weekdays and 24:00 on Fridays and Saturdays.

Check before you go

  • Museum hours: Tu-Su 10:00-17:00; Mo off
  • Watzke hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-24:00

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