Timeline
15:12
Grab a coffee and a slice of cake at Café Weimar. This traditional Viennese café is open early and offers a relaxed atmosphere to start your evening. The piano music begins at 19:30, so you will arrive just before the evening set starts, allowing you to enjoy the ambiance without the crowd.
15:42
Walk to the Josephinum. Founded by Emperor Joseph II in 1785, this building houses nearly 1200 anatomical wax models commissioned by the emperor. You can view the models and medical instruments before the museum closes at 18:00. The exhibits are still used for research today, adding a layer of living history to the visit.
16:27
Find a spot near the windows or in the courtyard of the Josephinum to watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the WSW at 16:27, casting a golden light over the historic architecture. This is the perfect moment to reflect on the intersection of science, history, and nature.
16:57
End your evening with dinner at Zum roten Bären. This restaurant serves Austrian food classics combined with Slovenian cuisine, cooked by Hans Bodingbauer. It is open until 24:00 on Saturdays, making it a perfect spot to unwind after the sunset. You can enjoy Černá-Hora beer and interesting white wines per glass.
Local tip
The Josephinum is only open on Fridays and Saturdays from 10:00 to 18:00. Make sure to plan your visit on one of these days. The sunset at 16:27 leaves you with about an hour and a half before closing, so timing is key.
Check before you go
- The Josephinum is only open on Fridays and Saturdays from 10:00 to 18:00.
- Café Weimar is open from 08:00 to 23:30.
- Zum roten Bären is open from 18:00 to 24:00 on Saturdays.
Worth knowing
- Zum roten Bären is open at 16:57 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr
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