Timeline
13:17
Start with a late afternoon coffee and pastry at Libanesen på hörnet. It is open from 16:00 on weekdays, so you can grab a seat and wait out the daylight hours before the sun dips low.
14:17
Walk to Gävletravet. The harness racing track offers a wide, unobstructed view toward the southwest. Arrive here an hour before sunset to find a good spot on the perimeter.
15:17
Watch the sun set at 15:17. The light fades quickly in January, so keep your eyes on the horizon as the sky turns over the track.
15:47
Head into town for dinner at Pigalle. This restaurant serves traditional Swedish midday fare and stays open until 16:30 on weekdays, making it the perfect warm stop immediately after the cold air outside.
16:47
End the evening at Musikhuset. Housed in a former church, this cafe-bar has a lively atmosphere and stays open late. It is a great place to relax after dinner and soak in the local vibe.
Local tip
Pigalle closes at 16:30 on weekdays, so go straight there after the sunset. If you are visiting on a weekend, Libanesen på hörnet stays open until 24:00.
Check before you go
- Pigalle is open Mo-Fr 08:30-16:30.
- Libanesen på hörnet is open Mo-Th 16:00-22:00 on weekdays.
Worth knowing
- Libanesen på hörnet is open at 13:17 only on Su
- Pigalle is open at 15:47 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr
- Musikhuset is open at 16:47 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Gävle (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).