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Sunset

Golden Light in Nordpark

A quiet walk through Düsseldorf’s northern greenery to catch the sun dipping below the horizon.

Best time: 15:57About 120 min

Timeline

  1. 15:23

    Schweine Janes Altstadt

    Grab a quick bite at Schweine Janes Altstadt. The pork knuckles are a local favorite and the portions are satisfying.

  2. 16:23

    Nordpark

    Walk to Nordpark. Enter the Japanese garden and find a quiet spot near the water. The stones and bridges are best appreciated in the fading light.

  3. 16:53

    Nordpark

    Watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the SW, casting a warm glow over the garden’s ponds and trees.

  4. 17:38

    Schweine Janes Altstadt

    End the evening back at Schweine Janes Altstadt. The restaurant stays open until 23:00, so you can relax with a drink and digest the meal in the cozy atmosphere.

Local tip

The Japanese garden is free to enter. Check if the restaurant is busy when you arrive for the pre-sunset snack.

Check before you go

  • Schweine Janes Altstadt is open Mo-Su 11:30-23:00.

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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