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Sunset

Golden Hour on Avas

A short ascent to catch the sun dipping below the horizon, paired with a crisp local beer.

Best time: 15 OctAbout 95 min

Timeline

  1. 16:48

    Pizza Tábor

    Grab a slice of pizza and a coffee at Pizza Tábor. It is open until 21:00, so you have plenty of time to eat before the climb. Check the route from the Greek Catholic Church if you need directions.

  2. 17:13

    Avas Lookout Tower

    Walk 22 minutes from the church area up to the Avas Lookout Tower. This 72-metre TV tower offers a clear panorama of the city. The view faces WSW, which is exactly where the sun will set on this date.

  3. 17:48

    Avas Lookout Tower

    Watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the WSW at 17:48. The golden light begins at 17:05, giving you a warm glow over the city before the sun disappears.

  4. 18:08

    Rossita kisvendéglő

    Walk 5 minutes down the hill to Rossita kisvendéglő. It is an Italian restaurant and pizzeria that is open until 22:00. It is a cozy spot to stay warm and digest your pizza after the cold wind at the top.

Local tip

The walk up to the tower is steep. Wear comfortable shoes. The view is best when the sky is clear.

Check before you go

  • Pizza Tábor is open Mo-Fr 08:00-21:00, Sa 11:00-21:00, Su 10:00-21:00.
  • Rossita kisvendéglő is open Mo-Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa-Su 12:00-22:00.

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

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