Timeline
07:30
Arrive at the Benrath Palace grounds. Park your car or get off at the Schloss Benrath tram stop. Find a quiet spot in the park with a clear view of the Corps de Logis.
08:30
Watch the sunrise. At 08:30, the sun rises toward the WSW, casting a soft glow on the palace walls. The golden light begins around 15:57, but the initial rise offers a crisp, clear view of the architecture against the morning sky.
09:15
Check the route to a nearby café for coffee and breakfast. The palace grounds are large, so use the S-Bahn stop at Benrath or the tram to head to the nearest open shop.
Local tip
The palace and park are best experienced early. Since there are no food shops listed in the immediate vicinity for this specific time slot, check the route to the nearest open café in the Benrath neighborhood after your visit.
Check before you go
- Sunrise is at 08:30 on 15 January. The sun sets at 16:53.
- Golden light starts at 15:57.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Düsseldorf (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).