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Sunset

Golden Light at the Rhine

Start with a local drink in the old town, then walk to the riverfront to catch the sunset glow hitting the modern architecture.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 15:39

    Ludwigs Bier&Brot

    Pick up a beer and a snack at Ludwigs Bier&Brot. It is a short walk from the Rathaus and serves good drinks and food at reasonable prices.

  2. 16:09

    Medienhafen

    Walk 23 minutes southwest to Medienhafen. This former harbour is now a quarter of restaurants and bars with striking modern architecture. Find a spot on the southern end of the Rhine promenade to wait.

  3. 16:54

    Medienhafen

    Watch the sun set toward the SW. The golden light from 15:57 will reflect off the water and the buildings in the Media Harbour, creating a striking visual contrast between the historic city hall and the modern skyline.

  4. 17:24

    Sattgrün

    End the evening with a buffet dinner at Sattgrün. It is located near the Rheinturm in the Medienhafen area and is open until 22:00, making it a convenient spot after the sunset.

Local tip

Check the route from Ludwigs Bier&Brot to Medienhafen. The walk is straightforward along the river.

Check before you go

  • Ludwigs Bier&Brot has no listed opening hours, so check if it is open at the time of your visit.
  • Sattgrün is open daily from 12:00 to 22:00.

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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