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Sunset

Golden Hour at the Groninger

A short walk from the museum to a drink, timed for the last light.

Best time: 15 JanuaryAbout 75 min

Timeline

  1. 15:45

    De Herbivoor

    Grab a salad bar lunch or a wrap at De Herbivoor. It is an organic, vegan spot that stays open until 18:00, giving you plenty of time to eat before the light changes.

  2. 16:15

    Groninger Museum

    Walk to the Groninger Museum. Admire the spectacular architecture and pop inside to see the state-of-the-art contemporary art. The museum is open until 17:00, so you can explore the exhibitions as the afternoon light filters in.

  3. 16:45

    Groninger Museum

    Find a spot outside the museum or in its vicinity to watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the SW, casting a golden glow over the city as the day ends.

  4. 17:15

    Wadapartja

    End the evening with a drink or late snack at Wadapartja. This restaurant serves dishes made from local products and stays open until 22:00, providing a cozy finish to your evening.

Local tip

The walk between the museum and Wadapartja is short. If you prefer a beer in a traditional Brown Café, Der Witz is also open late on weekdays.

Check before you go

  • De Herbivoor is open Tu, We, Fr, Sa 11:00-18:00; Th 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-17:00.
  • Groninger Museum is open Tu-Su 10:00-17:00.
  • Wadapartja is open Mo 11:00-18:00; Tu-We 09:00-18:00; Th-Fr 09:00-22:00; Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 12:00-20:00.

Worth knowing

  • De Herbivoor is open at 15:45 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su

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

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