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Evening

Golden Hour on Schiermonnikoog

Catch the last light on the dunes, then warm up with a coastal dinner.

Best time: sunsetAbout 120 min

Timeline

  1. 17:39

    Schiermonnikoger Vishandel

    Pick up fresh fish and chips to go. The parlour opens at 12:00, so it is ready well before you head out.

  2. 18:09

    Klimduin Schiermonnikoog

    Walk to Klimduin. This beach spot is just 21 minutes from the museum and offers a clear view of the horizon as the sun dips toward the NW.

  3. 18:39

    Klimduin Schiermonnikoog

    Watch the sunset. The light fades quickly here, so stay for the final moments of the day.

  4. 19:09

    Het Oude Boothuis

    Head to Het Oude Boothuis for dinner. It is open from 11:00 to 20:00, making it a reliable stop after the sun goes down.

  5. 19:54

    Familierestaurant Het Wantij

    End the night with a pizza at Familierestaurant Het Wantij. It stays open until 20:00, giving you time to finish your meal before the evening winds down.

Local tip

The beach at Klimduin is exposed. Bring a jacket for the sunset, as the wind can pick up near the dunes.

Check before you go

  • Vrouwe Jakoba is open until 21:00 in July and August, but only until 21:00 on weekdays in the rest of the year.
  • SPAR Brunekreef closes at 13:00 on Sundays.
  • De Ware Jakob is only open Wednesday to Sunday from 15:00.

Worth knowing

  • Schiermonnikoger Vishandel is open at 17:39 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su

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

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