Timeline
15:53
Pick up a snack or drink. Schweine Janes Altstadt is a short walk from the monument and serves fresh, simple cuisine. It is a good spot to grab a bite before the light changes.
16:23
Arrive at the Bismarck-Denkmal. The monument is located in Stadtmitte. Take a moment to look out toward the southwest, where the sun is heading.
16:53
Watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the SW around 16:53. The golden light begins at 15:57, so you will have about an hour of warm illumination before the final descent.
17:38
End your evening at the Rheinturm. It is a 25-minute walk from the Bismarck-Denkmal toward the WSW. You can view the city from the restaurant at 172 m or simply enjoy the view from the base near the Media Harbor.
Local tip
The walk from the monument to the Rhine Tower is about 25 minutes. If you prefer a quicker end to the day, the City Monument is only 12 minutes away in the WNW direction, but the Rhine Tower offers the best views of the sunset direction.
Check before you go
- Schweine Janes Altstadt is open Mo-Su 11:30-23:00.
- The Rheinturm restaurant hours are not specified in the context; check the route and opening times upon arrival.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Düsseldorf (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).