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Sunset

Golden Hour at the Chilehaus

Watch the brick facade of Hamburg’s most distinctive building catch the last light of day, starting with a quick bite nearby.

Best time: sunsetAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 17:08

    Fleetschlösschen

    Grab a bite at Fleetschlösschen. Order local fish dishes or labskaus to fuel up before the evening chill sets in.

  2. 17:38

    Chilehaus

    Walk to the Chilehaus on Meßberg. Stand back slightly to take in the full ship-like form of the building as the afternoon light begins to fade.

  3. 18:23

    Chilehaus

    Stay at the Chilehaus for the sunset. The sun sets toward the WSW, casting a final warm glow on the northern red brick architecture.

  4. 19:08

    Kartoffelkeller

    End the evening with a potato-based dinner at Kartoffelkeller. It is a short walk from the Chilehaus and offers traditional German dishes in a relaxed setting.

Local tip

Check opening hours before you go. Fleetschlösschen is open until 22:00. Kartoffelkeller is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, so verify the day of your visit.

Check before you go

  • Fleetschlösschen hours: Mo-Sa 11:30-22:00
  • Kartoffelkeller hours: 12:00-22:00; Tu,We off

Worth knowing

  • Fleetschlösschen is open at 17:08 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
  • Kartoffelkeller is open at 19:08 only on Mo, Th, Fr, Sa, Su

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

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