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Sunset

Golden Hour at the Liechtenstein

Watch the sun dip below the city skyline from a private palace garden, then unwind with a classic Viennese drink.

Best time: 15 AprAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 18:59

    Café Weimar

    Grab a coffee or cake at Café Weimar. It is a traditional spot that is open all day, so you can settle in comfortably before heading to the museum.

  2. 19:24

    Liechtenstein Museum

    Walk to the Liechtenstein Museum’s Gartenpalais. The admission closes at 16:30, which aligns perfectly with the late afternoon light. Enter the garden palace to find your spot in the grounds.

  3. 19:44

    Liechtenstein Museum

    Watch the sunset. On 15 April, the sun sets at 19:44 toward the WNW. The garden offers a clear view of the sky darkening behind the city.

  4. 20:14

    Café Weimar

    Return to Café Weimar for the evening. After 19:30, the café features live piano music, providing a relaxed way to end the evening.

Local tip

The Gartenpalais admission ends at 16:30, so arrive early to secure your spot in the garden before the sun goes down. The walk from the café is short, but allow time to find the entrance.

Check before you go

  • Liechtenstein Museum Gartenpalais: 15:00-16:00 (admission 14:45).
  • Café Weimar: Mo-Su 08:00-23:30.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Vienna (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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