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Sunset in Bad Cannstatt

Bad Cannstatt is older than Stuttgart, and its old town survived the war relatively unscathed. Wander the winding narrow streets toward the peculiarly-shaped market square for a sunset that looks westward.

Best time: 16:54About 45 min

Timeline

  1. 16:24

    Sophies Brauhaus

    Grab a bite or a drink at Sophies Brauhaus. It is a restaurant just 2 minutes walk from the Old Town and Market in Bad Cannstatt anchor. Check that you arrive before 22:00 on weekdays or 22:30 on weekends.

  2. 16:44

    Old Town and Market in Bad Cannstatt

    Walk to the Old Town and Market in Bad Cannstatt. Lose yourself in the medieval feel of the narrow streets that all lead to the peculiarly-shaped market square. Position yourself where the view opens to the west.

  3. 16:54

    Old Town and Market in Bad Cannstatt

    Watch the sun set toward the WSW. The golden light starts about 16:01, but the moment itself is at sunset.

  4. 17:09

    Wichtel

    End the evening at Wichtel, a pub just 7 minutes walk from the market square. It is open until 23:00, giving you plenty of time to stay as the night settles.

Local tip

The market square is the heart of the old town. Look for the westward view from the square edges to catch the sunset direction.

Check before you go

  • Sophies Brauhaus is open Mo-Th 11:30-22:00, Fr 11:30-22:30, Sa 10:30-22:30, Su 11:30-21:00.
  • Wichtel is open Mo-Sa 11:00-23:00.

Worth knowing

  • Wichtel is open at 17:09 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa

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

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