Timeline
17:16
Start with dinner at Esaki Tongeren. The teriyaki and sushi menus are perfect for a relaxed evening before the sun goes down.
18:16
Walk ten minutes to De Motten municipal park. Park is free and open. Find a spot near the edge to wait for the light.
18:46
Watch the sunset toward the WSW. The golden light starts around 18:00, painting the park in warm tones before the sky darkens at 18:46.
19:31
End the evening at Café 't Poorthuis. It is a ten-minute walk from the park. The covered terrace offers a view of the Moerenpoort, and the retro 1940s interior is cozy for a nightcap.
Local tip
Check the route from De Motten to Café 't Poorthuis if you are not familiar with the area. Esaki Tongeren is open from 17:00 to 22:00, so arrive early enough to enjoy your meal before closing.
Check before you go
- Esaki Tongeren is open Tu-Su 17:00-22:00.
- Café 't Poorthuis is open Mo,Th-Su 10:30-24:00.
Worth knowing
- Esaki Tongeren is open at 17:16 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su
- Café 't Poorthuis is open at 19:31 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).