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Golden Hour at the Bavaria Statue

Watch the sun dip below the horizon behind the colossal Bavaria statue, then stay for a drink in the beer garden as the lights come on.

Best time: 16:47About 120 min

Timeline

  1. 15:32

    Asam Schlössl

    Grab a late lunch at Asam Schlössl. This 18th-century villa serves upscale Bavarian cuisine and has a beer garden. It is open from 11:30, so you have plenty of time to eat before the rush.

  2. 16:27

    Bavaria statue and Hall of Fame

    Walk 54 minutes north to the Bavaria statue and Hall of Fame. Arrive just before the sun sets to find a good spot. The statue faces west, framing the sunset perfectly.

  3. 16:47

    Bavaria statue and Hall of Fame

    Watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the WSW, casting a final glow on the bronze statue before it fades into twilight.

  4. 17:02

    Fräulein Wagner

    Walk 3 minutes to Fräulein Wagner for a post-sunset drink or dessert. This breakfast restaurant stays open until 23:00 on weekdays and 23:00 on Saturdays, offering a cozy spot to unwind.

Local tip

The zoo is closed for renovations until April 2023, so focus on the statue grounds. Check the route if you need to return to the zoo area later.

Check before you go

  • Asam Schlössl is open Tu-Su 11:30-23:00.
  • Fräulein Wagner is open Mo-Fr 07:00-10:00, 11:30-23:00; Sa 10:30-13:00, 15:00-23:00; Su,PH 10:30-13:00.

Worth knowing

  • Asam Schlössl is open at 15:32 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su
  • Fräulein Wagner is open at 17:02 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa

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

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