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Golden Hour at the Hilltop

The Holy Cross Church stands alone on its hill, a Gothic Revival landmark that survived the war intact. This plan uses the late afternoon light to highlight its tower against the sky, starting with a drink nearby and ending with the view.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 14:56

    Paulaner am Nockherberg

    Start with a Paulaner beer in the large beer garden. It is open year-round and offers a relaxed way to begin the afternoon before the climb.

  2. 15:36

    Holy Cross Church

    Walk up to the Holy Cross Church. Arrive just in time to see the 95-m bell tower catch the golden light as the sun begins to dip toward the WSW.

  3. 16:16

    Gans Woanders

    End the visit with a drink at Gans Woanders. This cultural centre and bar is close by, featuring a large wooden patio where you can unwind after the hilltop walk.

Local tip

The church is open daily from 09:00 to 19:00, so you have plenty of time. The beer garden at Paulaner am Nockherberg is open from 12:00, making it a perfect early afternoon start.

Check before you go

  • Paulaner am Nockherberg is open Tu-Su 12:00-24:00.
  • Gans Woanders is open Mo-Th 10:00-23:00, Fr-Sa 10:00-24:00, and Su 10:00-21:00.

Worth knowing

  • Paulaner am Nockherberg is open at 14:56 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su

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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