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20:44
Grab a steak and a drink at BØF. It is the closest spot to the viewing area, allowing you to eat well and walk off the meal in the early evening light.
21:09
Tumulus van Koninksem (Paardsweidestraat)
Walk 43 minutes from the restaurant to the Tumulus van Koninksem viewpoint. This long walk gives you time to digest and enjoy the transition from afternoon to evening.
21:44
Stand at the Statue of Ambiorix. On 03 Jun to 09 Jul, the sun sets directly behind Rooi castle from this exact spot. Watch the light fade behind the historic whitewashed façade.
22:04
Walk 15 minutes to Eetcafe De Griek for a late dinner. The covered patio is perfect for staying out after the sun has gone down.
Local tip
The walk from BØF to the Tumulus is long. If you prefer a shorter approach, you can walk directly from BØF to the Statue of Ambiorix (approx 20 mins via the city center), but the Tumulus offers a different perspective of the landscape before the final view.
Check before you go
- BØF [Bœuf] is open Su 12:00-20:00. Ensure you arrive before 20:00 on a Sunday.
- Eetcafe De Griek is open Su 11:00-23:00.
- The sunset alignment is specific to the dates 03 Jun to 09 Jul.
Worth knowing
- Sun position is calculated. We have not confirmed the view is unobstructed.
- Esaki Tongeren is open at 20:44 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su
- Eetcafe De Griek is open at 22:04 only on Mo, Tu, 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).