Timeline
15:01
Pick up a waffle from Becher.oder.Waffel. It is open from 12:00 to 18:00, so this early slot works perfectly. You are only a short walk from the anchor.
15:31
Walk to Pellorus, the restaurant and café right at the Völkerschlachtdenkmal. It opens at 11:00, so it is ready for you. Grab a coffee or a light snack here to wait out the final hour before the light shifts.
16:31
Stand at the Doppel-M structure. At 16:31 the sun sets toward the SW, casting long shadows and golden light across the steel construction and the surrounding area. This is the moment the monument looks most dramatic.
17:16
End the evening at Graycano Brew Bar. It is open until 19:00, which fits perfectly after the sunset. Enjoy a drink in the café atmosphere as the light fades.
Local tip
The walk from the bakery to the monument is very short. Pellorus is located directly at the landmark, making it an ideal waiting spot. Graycano Brew Bar is also within easy walking distance from the monument area.
Check before you go
- Becher.oder.Waffel closes at 18:00.
- Graycano Brew Bar closes at 19:00.
Worth knowing
- Becher.oder.Waffel is open at 15:01 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Su
- Graycano Brew Bar is open at 17:16 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Leipzig (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).