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Sunset

Golden Hour at the Maximilian Bridge

Watch the sun dip behind the Bavarian parliament from the Isar riverbank, then wind down with a drink nearby.

Best time: 15 AprAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 19:03

    Café im Hinterhof

    Grab a cake and coffee at Café im Hinterhof. The courtyard is peaceful and it is easy to leave a quick bite and head to the river before the light changes.

  2. 19:43

    Isarwiese am Maximilianeum

    Walk three minutes from the café to Isarwiese am Maximilianeum. Find a spot on the grass or the terrace facing south-southeast. The Maximilian Bridge and the grand Renaissance façade of the Maximilianeum frame the view perfectly as the sky warms up.

  3. 20:03

    Isarwiese am Maximilianeum

    Stay put for the sunset. The sun sets toward the WNW, casting long shadows and golden light across the Isarwiese. It is a quiet moment to watch the day end over the water.

  4. 20:33

    Jazzclub Unterfahrt

    End the evening with jazz at Jazzclub Unterfahrt. It is a ten-minute walk from the riverbank. The former brewery cellars offer an intimate setting with live music and a cool atmosphere to stay after dark.

Local tip

The walk from the café to the river is short, but the path can be uneven. Wear shoes you can walk in comfortably.

Check before you go

  • Café im Hinterhof closes at 20:00, so arrive before then.
  • Jazzclub Unterfahrt opens at 19:30, which fits perfectly after sunset on this date.

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