Timeline
15:43
Start with coffee and cake at Café Chocolat. It is open 24/7, so you can begin early while the light is still soft. The café sits on the edge of the park, giving you a quiet place to settle in before the walk.
16:03
Walk into Böhme Park (16 minutes from the memorial, 2 minutes from the café). The river Böhme runs straight through the green space. Find a spot on the bank facing southwest. This is the direction the sun sets on 15 January. The sky will turn pale and warm as the light fades.
16:33
Watch the sun dip below the horizon. The golden light ends around 16:33. The park is quiet here, away from the main roads. Stay for a moment as the blue hour sets in.
16:53
Head to Brauhaus Joh. Albrecht for dinner. It is an 8-minute walk from the park. The restaurant serves traditional German food in a warm, historic setting. Since it opens at 12:00, it is ready for your evening meal. The hearty food is a good contrast to the cold evening air.
17:33
End the night at Bierhaus Milljö. It is an 11-minute walk from the park (or a short taxi ride from the restaurant). This small German bar sells beer, hot drinks, and fruit juices. It opens at 16:00 on weekdays and weekends, so it is open for your post-dinner drink. The outdoor seating area is small but pleasant if the weather holds.
Local tip
Check the opening hours for Bierhaus Milljö: it is closed on Mondays. If you are visiting on a Monday, choose a different drink spot or skip the final step.
Check before you go
- Brauhaus Joh. Albrecht opens daily at 12:00.
- Bierhaus Milljö is closed on Mondays. It opens at 16:00 on Sunday through Friday and 11:00 on Saturday.
- Café Chocolat is open 24/7.
- Sunset on 15 January is at 16:33. The sun sets toward the SW.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Soltau (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).