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Sunset

Sunset Alignment at Károly Lookout Tower

Time your visit to see the sun set directly behind the Várhely Lookout from the Károly Lookout Tower.

Best time: 17 March to 21 March; 22 September to 26 SeptemberAbout 105 min

Timeline

  1. 17:01

    Diána

    Grab a drink at Diána. The restaurant opens at 08:00, so it is ready for you an hour before sunset.

  2. 17:17

    Károly Lookout Tower

    Walk to Károly Lookout Tower. Enjoy the panoramic views of Sopron and the surrounding hills while the afternoon light holds.

  3. 18:01

    Károly Lookout Tower

    Watch the sunset. At approximately 18:01 local time, the sun sets directly behind the Várhely Lookout from this vantage point.

  4. 18:26

    Kiskakukk (Little Cuckoo) Restaurant

    End the evening at Kiskakukk (Little Cuckoo) Restaurant. If your visit falls on a Friday or Saturday night, you can stay for the live 'nostalgia' music from 19:00 to 24:00.

Local tip

The Károly Lookout Tower has an exhibition hall inside. Check the route to Lőverek via Panoráma Street if you need directions.

Check before you go

  • Diána is open Mo-Su 08:00-21:00.
  • Kiskakukk is open Mo-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr,Sa 11:00-24:00; Su 11:00-21:00.

Worth knowing

  • Sun position is calculated. We have not confirmed the view is unobstructed.

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

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