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Sunset

Sunset at the Danube Bend

Grab a sweet treat, climb the tower, and watch the sun dip below the water.

Best time: 15:28About 90 min

Timeline

  1. 14:43

    Monarchia Rétesház

    Pick up a strudel or coffee. Monarchia Rétesház is open until 18:00, so you have plenty of time before the golden hour.

  2. 15:13

    Károly Kós Observation Tower

    Walk up to the Károly Kós Observation Tower. It is only a five minute walk from the centre and offers a nice view of the Danube.

  3. 15:28

    Károly Kós Observation Tower

    Stay at the top. The tower faces the river, giving you a clear view of the sunset and the golden light reflecting off the water.

  4. 15:58

    Zebegény Strudel House

    Head to Zebegény Strudel House for a late afternoon treat. It is open until 16:30 on weekends, which fits perfectly after the sun has set.

Local tip

The tower is a short walk away, but wear comfortable shoes for the climb. If you are visiting on a weekday, check the opening hours of the cafes as some close earlier.

Check before you go

  • Monarchia Rétesház is open Thursday to Sunday 10:00–18:00.
  • Zebegény Strudel House is open Saturday and Sunday 10:00–16:30.

Worth knowing

  • Monarchia Rétesház is open at 14:43 only on Th, Fr, Sa, Su
  • Zebegény Strudel House is open at 15:58 only on Sa, Su

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

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