Timeline
14:37
Visit the Sea Life aquarium to escape the chill and see the rainforest exhibit while it is still bright inside.
15:17
Walk eight minutes SSW to the Great Garden of Herrenhausen. Arrive just in time to walk the pathways as the golden light hits the baroque architecture and reflects off the water features.
16:02
Head four minutes away to Schlossküche Herrenhausen for dinner. The exclusive restaurant opens at 12:00, so it is ready for your evening meal.
16:52
End the night with a drink at the beer garden Zur Sonne. It is a thirteen-minute walk from the restaurant and stays open until 20:00, perfect for a post-dwindling light pint.
Local tip
Check the route to Sea Life if you are coming from the city centre, as Tram 4 or 5 stop at Herrenhäuser Gärten. The aquarium is open daily from 10:00, but plan your exit to allow time for the garden walk before the light fades.
Check before you go
- Schlossküche Herrenhausen is open We-Su 12:00-22:00. If you are visiting on Monday or Tuesday, choose Georgen Terrassen (Tu-Su 15:00-21:00) or Sultan Palace (Tu-Fr,Su 17:00-23:00) instead.
- Zur Sonne is open Mo-Tu 10:00-20:00 and Th-Su 10:00-20:00. It is closed on Wednesday evenings.
Worth knowing
- Schlossküche Herrenhausen is open at 16:02 only on We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su
- Zur Sonne is open at 16:52 only on Mo, Tu, Th, Fr, Sa, Su
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