Timeline
16:01
Grab a drink at Café 't Poorthuis. The covered terrace offers a direct view of the Moerenpoort, letting you watch the light change on the Gothic arch as you settle in.
16:41
Walk to the Moerenpoort itself. Step inside the gate to see the contrast between the Romanesque arch facing the city and the pointed Gothic arch facing the countryside. The stone holds the day's warmth.
17:01
Stand by the gate facing WSW. The sun dips below the horizon, casting a final golden glow on the medieval stonework.
17:26
Head to Esaki Tongeren for a late dinner. The teriyaki or sushi menu is a perfect way to end the evening after the light fades.
Local tip
The Moerenpoort is open in summer from 13:00 to 17:00 on Wed-Sat, so you can enter before sunset. In winter, it is only open on Sundays.
Check before you go
- Café 't Poorthuis is open from 10:30 on weekdays and 07:00 on Sundays.
- Esaki Tongeren opens at 17:00, right after sunset.
Worth knowing
- Café 't Poorthuis is open at 16:01 only on Mo, Th, Fr, Sa, Su
- Esaki Tongeren is open at 17:26 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).