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Sunset

Sunset at Goldbichl

Watch the sun dip below the western horizon from one of Tyrol’s most ancient Bronze Age sites.

Best time: 16:50About 90 min

Timeline

  1. 16:00

    Café Platzl

    Pick up a coffee and a cake at Café Platzl in the Kurpark. It is open late enough to grab a treat before the walk up, and the indoor seating offers a warm start if the wind is picking up.

  2. 16:30

    Goldbichl

    Walk up to the Goldbichl archaeological site. The 1064m hill is open 24/7 and free. Find a spot on the slope facing west-southwest to get a clear view of the horizon.

  3. 16:50

    Goldbichl

    Watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the WSW around 16:50, casting a final golden glow over the Bronze Age altar stones and the valley below.

  4. 17:20

    Ristorante Pizzeria Venezia

    End the evening with a slice of pizza at Ristorante Pizzeria Venezia in the Kurpark. It is open until 23:00, offering a reasonable and filling meal after your chilly descent.

Local tip

The walk from the Kurpark to Goldbichl takes about 20-25 minutes uphill. Wear sturdy shoes and bring a light jacket as it gets cold quickly at sunset.

Check before you go

  • Café Platzl is open Mo-Su 10:00-20:00.
  • Ristorante Pizzeria Venezia is open Mo-Su 10:00-23:00.
  • Goldbichl is open 24/7.

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