Timeline
15:38
Saaser Bäckerei, Konditorei & Café
Grab a coffee or pastry at Saaser Bäckerei, Konditorei & Café. It is just a 2-minute walk from the cable car area and opens at 07:00, so it will be ready well before the sun goes down.
16:08
Take the cable car up to the Hohsaas area. The regular bus stops at Saas-Grund Bergbahnen, which is a 5-minute walk from the cable car entrance. You have plenty of time to get settled and find a good vantage point.
17:08
Watch the sun set toward the WSW. The Hohsaas area is lower in the valley but benefits from the extra sun, offering a clear view of the light fading over the mountains.
17:38
End the evening with a slice of great thin crust pizza at Pizzeria Tenne. It is located just a 5-minute walk from the landmark area and stays open until 23:00.
Local tip
The sun sets toward the WSW on this date, so position yourself facing that direction for the best view.
Check before you go
- Pizzeria Tenne is open Mon-Sat 08:30-23:00 and Sun 10:00-22:00 during the main season.
- Saaser Bäckerei, Konditorei & Café is open daily 07:00-19:00.
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