Timeline
15:43
Start with a local beer at Café D'r Klinge. This old brown café serves over 100 special beers, including Brand beer from a nearby brewery in Wylre. It is cozy and open late, so you have time to relax before the sun goes down.
16:13
Walk to The Oliemolen. This protected national monument dates from 1502 and was originally used for pressing oil. Today it houses a bakery and a sewing machine shop, with volunteers grinding corn. Stand at the foot of the Molenberg in Aambos and watch the sky change as the sun sets toward the WSW.
17:13
End the evening with dinner at Zafran. This Indian restaurant cooks traditional Moghul cuisine in an authentic tandoori oven. The interior has a hint of classic Indian decor, and it is open until 23:00, perfect for staying out after dark.
Local tip
The Oliemolen is open Thursday and Friday from 10:00 to 18:00, and Saturday from 10:00 to 17:00. Café D'r Klinge is open every day from 12:00 to 24:00. Zafran is open Tuesday to Sunday from 17:00 to 23:00.
Check before you go
- The Oliemolen closes at 17:00 on Saturdays and 18:00 on weekdays. Arrive before sunset to explore the interior or just enjoy the exterior.
- Café D'r Klinge opens at 12:00. If you arrive earlier, check if they are open.
- Zafran opens at 17:00. Ensure you arrive after this time for dinner.
Worth knowing
- Zafran is open at 17:13 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su
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