Timeline
07:48
Pick up a Bossche bol from Jan de Groot before the crowds arrive. This patisserie is the source for many local cafés, and their lunchroom is open early. Grab a pastry and coffee to take with you.
08:08
Walk to the Citadel. It sits north of the city center, outside the northern fortifications. Arrive just before sunrise to see the fortress walls catch the first light.
08:38
Stand at the Kardinaal van Rossum viewing spot. Located 9 minutes south of the Citadel, this is the perfect vantage point to watch the sun rise over the SW horizon as it sets toward the SW.
09:08
End your morning at Brasserie Top. It is 10 minutes from the viewing spot and opens at 07:00, making it a reliable spot for a proper breakfast or lunch after your walk.
Local tip
The Citadel is part of the national archive, so keep voices low and respect the quiet atmosphere of the garrison history.
Check before you go
- Jan de Groot is open Mo-We, Fr 08:00-18:00; Th 08:00-21:00; Sa 08:00-17:00.
- Brasserie Top is open Mo-We 07:00-22:00; Th-Sa 07:00-23:45; Su 09:30-21:00.
Worth knowing
- Brasserie Top is open at 09:08 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to 's-Hertogenbosch (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).