Timeline
15:02
Grab a hamburger and a drink at Vár Restaurant. It is a traditional spot to warm up before the evening chill sets in.
15:32
Walk 14 minutes from the restaurant to the Szentháromság szobor. This public art piece faces WSW, the exact direction the sun will set.
16:17
Stay at the Szentháromság szobor. Watch the sun sink toward the WSW at 16:17. The golden light starting at 15:27 will have already bathed the area in a warm glow.
16:47
Head back toward Widelife Park. The park features animal species from the Börzsöny mountain range, offering a quiet end to the evening.
Local tip
Vár Restaurant opens from 10:00 to 21:00 on weekends, so you have plenty of time for that first snack. The walk from the restaurant to the statue is short, but the lighting changes quickly once the sun hits the horizon.
Check before you go
- Vár Restaurant is open We-Su 10:00-21:00.
- Sunset on 15 January is at 16:17 local time.
Worth knowing
- Vár Restaurant is open at 15:02 only on We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su
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