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Sunset

Sunset Alignment at Bavaria

Watch the sun sink directly behind the Bavaria statue from the Deutsches Museum, then unwind with a drink nearby.

Best time: 15 Mar to 22 Mar or 20 Sep to 22 SepAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 17:24

    Paulaner am Nockherberg

    Grab a Paulaner beer and settle into the large beer garden. It is open year-round and provides a relaxed atmosphere before the main event.

  2. 18:04

    Deutsches Museum

    Walk to the viewing platform at the Deutsches Museum. Position yourself to face west. The sun sets directly behind the Bavaria statue and Hall of Fame during the specified dates, creating a striking silhouette effect.

  3. 18:54

    Bavariapark beer garden

    Head to the Bavariapark beer garden. It is located on the park between the Deutsches Museum and the Bavaria Statue, making it the perfect spot to end the evening with Augustiner beer.

Local tip

The viewing alignment is specific to mid-March and mid-September. Arrive early enough to secure a good spot at the Deutsches Museum, as it can get busy.

Check before you go

  • Deutsches Museum viewing spot hours depend on the museum's opening times; check the route if you need specific access details.
  • Bavariapark beer garden is open Mo-Su 12:00-24:00.
  • Paulaner am Nockherberg is open Tu-Su 12:00-24:00.

Worth knowing

  • Sun position is calculated. We have not confirmed the view is unobstructed.
  • Paulaner am Nockherberg is open at 17:24 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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