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17:34
Grab a hot chocolate and Sacher Chocolate Cake at Holländische Kakao-Stube. It is a 3-minute walk from the Opera House and perfect for warming up before the evening chill.
17:54
Walk 3 minutes east to Schauspielhaus. This is your viewing spot. Position yourself here to see the sun set directly behind the Hanover Opera House. This alignment only happens between 12 Mar and 15 Mar, and 28 Sep to 01 Oct.
18:49
After the light fades, walk 30 minutes northwest to Welfengarten. This park offers a quiet place to sit and reflect on the view. The sun rises directly behind the Opera House from this spot in late November and mid-January, but it is a lovely space any time of day.
Local tip
The alignment at Schauspielhaus is precise. Arrive early to secure a good spot along the line of sight. Holländische Kakao-Stube is open until 18:30, so you have plenty of time for your snack before the 18:19 sunset.
Check before you go
- Holländische Kakao-Stube closes at 18:30.
- The sunset alignment at Schauspielhaus only occurs between 12 Mar and 15 Mar, and 28 Sep to 01 Oct.
Worth knowing
- Sun position is calculated. We have not confirmed the view is unobstructed.
- Holländische Kakao-Stube is open at 17:34 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
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