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Sunset

Golden Hour at the Rhine

Catch the last warm light of the day on the riverbank before the city lights flicker on.

Best time: 16:53About 90 min

Timeline

  1. 14:53

    Eisschmiede

    Grab an ice cream at Eisschmiede. It is open until 18:30, so you have plenty of time to enjoy a treat while the afternoon light is still bright.

  2. 15:43

    Atelier Michael Sichelschmidt

    Visit the Atelier Michael Sichelschmidt. This art shop is open Monday to Friday until 18:00, giving you a quiet moment to appreciate local craftsmanship before the evening rush.

  3. 16:33

    Three Little Birds

    Walk to the Three Little Birds beer garden. It opens at 16:00 on weekdays, perfect for settling in with a drink as the sun begins its descent.

  4. 16:53

    Hochwasserschlange

    Stand by the Hochwasserschlange. The sun sets toward the southwest around 16:53, casting a final golden glow on the seamless steel tubes that mark the river's history.

  5. 17:23

    Rossini

    End the evening at Rossini. This Italian restaurant stays open until midnight on weekdays, offering a warm place to digest the view and the day.

Local tip

Check the route to the beer garden if you are coming from the art atelier, as the walk is short but requires navigating the old town streets.

Check before you go

  • Three Little Birds is open from 16:00 on weekdays.
  • Eisschmiede closes at 18:30.
  • Atelier Michael Sichelschmidt is closed on weekends.

Worth knowing

  • Three Little Birds is open at 16:33 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Su

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

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