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Sunset

Golden Hour at Herenelderen

Catch the last light on the Gothic marlstone of Herenelderen castle.

Best time: 17:00About 120 min

Timeline

  1. 15:30

    De Kleine Graaf

    Grab a vegan bite or a coffee at De Kleine Graaf. The large patio is perfect for people-watching before the evening rush.

  2. 16:30

    Herenelderen castle

    Walk to Hereneldersen castle. Find a quiet angle to view the 16th-century Gothic marlstone section and the Louis XVI-style courtyard as the sun begins to dip.

  3. 17:00

    Herenelderen castle

    Watch the sunset. The light fades on the historic stone, marking the end of the day.

  4. 17:45

    Esaki Tongeren

    End the evening with dinner at Esaki Tongeren. Enjoy Japanese cuisine or vegetarian dishes in a relaxed setting.

Local tip

De Kleine Graaf is open Thursday to Sunday from 12:00 to 24:00. Esaki Tongeren is open Tuesday to Sunday from 17:00 to 22:00. Check opening hours if visiting on a Monday or Wednesday.

Check before you go

  • De Kleine Graaf: Th-Su 12:00-24:00
  • Esaki Tongeren: Tu-Su 17:00-22:00

Worth knowing

  • De Kleine Graaf is open at 15:30 only on Th, Fr, Sa, Su
  • Esaki Tongeren is open at 17:45 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su

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

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