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Sunset

Golden Hour at the Memorial

A short walk to watch the sun dip below the skyline, with a coffee to start and a quiet end to the evening.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 105 min

Timeline

  1. 15:12

    Altmann & Kühne

    Pick up a box of exquisite hand-made miniature chocolates from Altmann & Kühne. It is a sweet start that fits the winter timing, as the shop is open until 18:30.

  2. 15:57

    Café Stein

    Walk to Café Stein, a popular students' meeting point with a modern stylish interior. Order a coffee and settle in for a while before the main event.

  3. 16:27

    Denkmal Kunsthistorisches Institut

    Head to the Denkmal Kunsthistorisches Institut. This memorial to the excluded, emigrated, and murdered stands as a poignant backdrop to the sunset. The sun sets toward the WSW, casting a final light on the scene.

  4. 17:12

    Zum roten Bären

    End the evening at Zum roten Bären. The restaurant serves Austrian food classics combined with Slovenian food. It is a cozy spot to warm up after the cold evening air.

Local tip

Check the route from Altmann & Kühne to Café Stein, and from Café Stein to the Denkmal. The walk is short and manageable in winter.

Check before you go

  • Altmann & Kühne closes at 18:30 on Saturdays and 18:30 on weekdays. Ensure you arrive before then.
  • Zum roten Bären is open until 24:00 on weekdays and until 24:00 on Saturdays.

Worth knowing

  • Altmann & Kühne is open at 15:12 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
  • Zum roten Bären is open at 17:12 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr

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