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Sunset

Sunset at the Dwarfs' Garden

Grab a coffee and a Mozartkugel, then walk to the Mirabell gardens to watch the sun dip below the horizon behind the castle.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 50 min

Timeline

  1. 16:02

    Fürst

    Buy a traditional Mozartkugel and an Einspänner at the oldest café in Salzburg. The shop is open until 19:00, so you have plenty of time before the sun goes down.

  2. 16:14

    Schloss Mirabell

    Walk northeast to the Schloss Mirabell gardens. It is a short stroll from the café. Find the famous "Garden of Dwarfs" statue group.

  3. 16:42

    Schloss Mirabell

    Watch the sun set toward the WSW. The light will wash over the castle and the Salzach river as evening falls.

  4. 16:57

    Die Weisse

    End the evening at Die Weisse, one of Salzburg's historic breweries. It is a popular local hangout where you can enjoy Bavarian treats and local beer. Make a reservation if you are visiting Wednesday through Saturday.

Local tip

The walk from the café to the gardens is easy, but the gardens are large. Head straight for the dwarf statues to catch the best view of the western sunset.

Check before you go

  • Die Weisse is best for groups or those who enjoy a lively atmosphere. Reservations are recommended for Wed-Sat.

Worth knowing

  • Die Weisse is open at 16:57 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa

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

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