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Sunset

Golden Light at Brunssummerheide

Watch the sun dip below the heathlands with a warm pastry in hand.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 45 min

Timeline

  1. 16:28

    Bakkerij Voncken

    Pick up a fresh pastry from Bakkerij Voncken. It is open until 17:00, so you have plenty of time before the sun goes down.

  2. 16:48

    Brunssummerheide

    Walk to the Brunssummerheide entrance. Choose a path and follow the signpoles through the hilly heathlands and forests toward the west.

  3. 16:58

    Brunssummerheide

    Find a clear spot facing WSW. The sun sets at 16:58, casting golden light across the reserve for the last few minutes of daylight.

Local tip

The heathland is well marked, so simply follow the signpoles. Bring layers as it can get chilly near sunset.

Check before you go

  • Bakkerij Voncken is open Tu-Fr 08:00-17:00 and Sa 08:00-16:00.

Worth knowing

  • Bakkerij Voncken is open at 16:28 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr

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

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