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London Sunrise at Horizon 22

Beat the morning rush to catch the sun rising over the City from London's highest free viewpoint.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 45 min

Timeline

  1. 07:14

    Horizon 22

    Arrive at Horizon 22 on the 58th floor. The entry is free, but you must reserve a ticket online in advance to secure your slot before the crowds arrive.

  2. 07:59

    Horizon 22

    Watch the sunrise at 07:59. The city lights fade as the sun breaks over the horizon, offering a 300-degree view from the top of the City of London's tallest building.

  3. 08:14

    Polo Bar

    Head down to Polo Bar, a 24/7 cafe just 6 minutes away. Grab a late breakfast or coffee to keep you warm after the chilly morning view.

Local tip

Horizon 22 is open from 10:00 on weekdays, but sunrise is at 07:59. Check if they offer early access for sunrise viewing or book the 10:00 slot and adjust your arrival time. Polo Bar is open 24/7, so you will always find food and drink after your visit.

Check before you go

  • Horizon 22 hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 10:00-16:00. Sunrise at 07:59 is before opening. Verify if early entry is possible or if the experience is better suited for the golden light at 15:22.
  • Polo Bar is open 24/7.

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

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