Timeline
08:00
Stand before the Jewish Memorial at the moment the sun clears the horizon. The six bronze hands will catch the early light as the city is still quiet.
08:45
Walk north to the Buurttuin Oosterpoort garden. It is a short, flat stroll from the memorial. The morning light here is soft and green, a gentle transition from the solemnity of the memorial.
09:00
Head to Warme Bakker Rob van Dijk for fresh bread and coffee. The bakery opens at 08:30 on weekdays and 08:00 on Saturdays, so you will arrive just in time to grab something warm before the day fully begins.
Local tip
The bakery is open Mo-Fr from 08:30 and Sa from 08:00. It is closed on Sundays. If you are visiting on a Sunday, skip this step and check the route to a nearby open café.
Check before you go
- Warme Bakker Rob van Dijk is closed on Sundays. On weekdays it opens at 08:30, and on Saturdays at 08:00.
- The sunrise on 15 January is at 08:40. Arriving 40 minutes before ensures you are in position for the first light.
Worth knowing
- Warme Bakker Rob van Dijk is open at 09:00 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
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