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Sunset

Golden Hour at the New City Hall

Watch the late afternoon sun paint the dome of the New City Hall before settling into a quiet drink nearby.

Best time: 15:37About 120 min

Timeline

  1. 15:07

    Markthalle

    Pick up a snack at the Markthalle food court. The variety of stalls means you can grab something quick and move on.

  2. 16:07

    New City Hall

    Walk to the New City Hall. Enter the building and take the sloped elevator to the dome. This is the spot to wait for the golden light to hit the architecture and the city below.

  3. 17:07

    Holländische Kakao-Stube

    End the evening with a hot chocolate at the Holländische Kakao-Stube. It is the best place in town for it, and the famous Sacher Chocolate Cake pairs perfectly with the view from the dome you just saw.

Local tip

The Markthalle closes at 20:00 on weekdays and 16:00 on Saturdays, so your timing for the snack works perfectly. The New City Hall dome is accessible from 10:00 to 18:00, so you will have plenty of time to ascend before sunset.

Check before you go

  • Markthalle hours: Mo-We 07:00-20:00; Th,Fr 07:00-22:00; Sa 07:00-16:00
  • New City Hall dome access: 10:00-18:00
  • Holländische Kakao-Stube hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-18:30

Worth knowing

  • Markthalle is open at 15:07 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
  • Holländische Kakao-Stube is open at 17:07 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa

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