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Evening

Golden Hour at the Alster

Catch the last light over the lake, then settle in for dinner and drinks as the city lights come on.

Best time: sunsetAbout 150 min

Timeline

  1. 16:00

    DISCH Fachbuchhandlung

    Browse the aviation and automotive books at DISCH Fachbuchhandlung. It is a quiet start to the evening, and the shop is open until 16:00 on Saturdays, so arrive before then or check the route if it is a weekday.

  2. 16:20

    Alsterpark

    Walk to Alsterpark. The park is just an eight minute walk from the bookstore. Find a spot near the water to wait for the sun to dip below the horizon.

  3. 16:30

    Alsterpark

    Watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the WSW, offering a clear view across the water as the sky turns gold and then blue.

  4. 17:15

    Farinelli da Franco

    Head to Farinelli da Franco for dinner. This Italian restaurant is a seven minute walk from the park. It serves lunch until 15:00 and dinner from 18:00, so you will arrive just in time for the evening menu.

  5. 18:15

    ZaZa-Bar

    End the night at ZaZa-Bar. This small bar is a twelve minute walk from the restaurant. It opens at 17:00, so it will be lively with office workers and night owls when you arrive.

Local tip

The walk from the park to the restaurant is short and pleasant. If you prefer a quicker route, check the local transit options between the steps.

Check before you go

  • DISCH Fachbuchhandlung closes at 16:00 on Saturdays. On weekdays it is open from 12:00.
  • Farinelli da Franco is closed on Sundays before 14:00.
  • ZaZa-Bar opens at 17:00 on weekdays and Saturdays.

Worth knowing

  • Farinelli da Franco is open at 17:15 only on Sa, Su

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