Timeline
15:40
Stop at Fleetschlösschen for a pre-sunset snack. Order local labskaus or fish dishes to fuel up before the walk. The kitchen is open until 22:00, so you have plenty of time.
16:10
Walk 8 minutes NNE to Hauptkirche St. Petri. Find a quiet spot on the grounds or nearby steps. The church faces SSW, meaning the sun will set directly behind it, framing the spire in golden light.
16:30
Watch the sunset. At 16:30 the sun dips below the horizon behind the church. The golden light that started at 15:28 will fade quickly, leaving the stone facade in cool shadow.
17:15
Return to Fleetschlösschen for dinner. It is only a short walk back. Enjoy a proper German meal like frikadellen while the city lights turn on around you.
Local tip
Fleetschlösschen is open Mo-Sa 11:30-22:00. If you are visiting on a Sunday, use the Brauhaus Joh. Albrecht (Mo-Su 12:00-00:00) instead for beer and food.
Check before you go
- Fleetschlösschen is closed on Sundays.
- Check sunset times for your specific travel date, as the sun sets at different times throughout the year.
Worth knowing
- Fleetschlösschen is open at 15:40 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
- Fleetschlösschen is open at 17:15 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
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