Timeline
17:53
Pick up a warm snack or coffee at Eetcafe Lambik. It sits right next to the Noorderplantsoen, so you can grab your takeaway and step straight into the park before the light fades.
18:18
Walk into Noorderplantsoen and find a quiet spot along the serpentine ponds. The English garden style offers plenty of secluded benches. Arrive early enough to settle in before the crowd gathers for the view.
18:38
Watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the WSW, casting golden light over the earth ramparts and moats. This is the peak moment for the park's atmospheric, wild-nature aesthetic.
19:08
End the evening with dinner at De Kleine Moghul. The food is stunningly good, but remember it is cash only and has no English menu. Go before it gets too late, as the restaurant closes at 21:30.
Local tip
Eetcafe Lambik is open from 10:00 on weekends and 12:00 on weekdays, so it will be ready for your pre-sunset stop. De Kleine Moghul opens its restaurant section at 17:00, making it perfect for a post-sunset meal.
Check before you go
- De Kleine Moghul is cash only.
- De Kleine Moghul closes at 21:30.
- Eetcafe Lambik is open from 10:00+ on Sa-Su and 12:00+ on Mo-Fr.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Groningen (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).