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Sunset at Betho Castle

Watch the sun set directly behind Betho Castle from the Statue of Ambiorix, grabbing a bite and a drink along the way.

Best time: 14 April to 18 April or 24 August to 28 AugustAbout 75 min

Timeline

  1. 19:46

    Konings

    Grab mussels or seafood at Konings. The large covered patio is a good spot to settle in before the walk.

  2. 20:11

    Het Smulhoekje

    Walk to Het Smulhoekje for a quick Belgian snack, like a frituur treat, to keep you going.

  3. 20:31

    Statue of Ambiorix

    Stand at the Statue of Ambiorix. Look WNW to see the sun set directly behind Betho Castle.

  4. 20:51

    Café 't Poorthuis

    End the evening at Café 't Poorthuis. Enjoy a drink on the covered terrace with a view toward the Moerenpoort.

Local tip

Check opening hours for Konings and Het Smulhoekje, as they close at different times on weekdays and weekends.

Check before you go

  • Konings is open Tue-Fri 12-14 and 18-21:30, Sat 18-22, Sun 12-14 and 18-21:30.
  • Het Smulhoekje is open Mo,Tu,Th,Su 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00.

Worth knowing

  • Sun position is calculated. We have not confirmed the view is unobstructed.
  • Het Smulhoekje is open at 20:11 only on Mo, Tu, Th, Fr, Sa, Su
  • Café 't Poorthuis is open at 20:51 only on Mo, 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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