Timeline
17:20
Pick up a seat at the large beer garden at Schweizerhaus. Order a local beer and a portion of the famous Stelze (pork knuckle) to fuel up before the walk. The garden is spacious, so you can find a spot with a view toward the track.
17:50
Walk 16 minutes from the beer garden to Trabrennbahn Krieau. Arrive just as the golden light begins to fade. The sun is setting toward the WSW, casting long shadows across the historic harness racing track. It is a quiet moment to watch the empty lanes.
18:35
Head to Estancia Santa Cruz, a Mexican restaurant just 14 minutes away. It is a lively place to end the evening with dinner. The atmosphere is warm and the food is hearty, a perfect contrast to the cool evening air after sunset.
Local tip
Schweizerhaus is open daily from 11:00 to 23:00 between March and October, so you have plenty of time to enjoy the beer garden before the track visit. Estancia Santa Cruz is open from 16:00 to 23:00 on weekdays and from 12:00 to 23:00 on weekends and public holidays, making it easy to fit in after the sunset.
Check before you go
- Schweizerhaus hours: 15 Mar - 31 Oct: daily 11:00-23:00
- Estancia Santa Cruz hours: Apr-Oct: Th-Fr 16:00-23:00; Apr-Oct: Sa-Su,PH 12:00-23:00
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