Timeline
17:19
Take the S-Bahn S2 to München-Obermenzing and walk to Blutenburg Castle. Arrive early to secure a good spot in the grounds. The castle was built as a hunting lodge in 1438, so the atmosphere is more leisurely than defensive. Check the opening hours as they vary by season.
17:59
Walk to the Botanical Garden. It is a 53-minute walk from the castle, so start moving if you are already at the castle. The garden holds over 19,000 species and offers a peaceful environment before the main event. Note that the alignment fact states the line of sight is not verified, but the view is worth the walk.
18:19
Stand in the Botanical Garden and watch the sun set directly behind Blutenburg Castle. This happens around 18:19 local time on the specified dates. The castle will be silhouetted against the fading light.
Local tip
The walk between the castle and the Botanical Garden is long (53 minutes). If you prefer a shorter experience, stay at Blutenburg Castle and watch the sunset from there, though the alignment is specific to the Botanical Garden view.
Check before you go
- Blutenburg Castle hours: Daily Apr-Sep 09:00-17:00, Oct-Mar 10:00-16:00. Ensure you arrive before closing if you plan to enter the grounds.
Worth knowing
- Sun position is calculated. We have not confirmed the view is unobstructed.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Munich (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).