Quarter favorites: Au

Café Bla is where many people always sit in front of it. And rightly so, because the coffee here not only tastes really good, but also pays attention to where it comes from. What's more, Café Bla is not only a great place for a coffee break, but also for a lunch break. We just have to say Kimchi Grilled Cheese or Vegan "Tuna" Sandwich. The accompanying bread comes from Julius Brantner - and you can taste it. And if you're not in the mood for coffee but for beer, you can treat yourself to a craft beer from True Brew.

Not so long ago, little Henry hat Hunger was transformed from a very small café into a somewhat larger one. A really good decision, as there is now much more seating both inside and outside the café. And it's worth getting hold of them, because the Henry doesn't just serve very good coffee, but also cakes and delicious things for your lunch break. So if you're out and about in this corner of the Au and are hungry, you should stop by here - whether your name is Henry or not.

In Hoch-Au you will find the small Café Käthe, which impresses with its corner shop atmosphere, the changing art on the walls and, above all, its delicious organic cakes. Even vegans and gluten-free people will find what they are looking for here. In addition to cakes and coffee, you can also get hearty things like sandwiches here. The small store has remained true to its roots, as food and freshly roasted coffee were already sold here in the pre-café days. If you look closely, you can spot Käthe, who gave the shop its name, on the wall.

If you don't feel so comfortable in fancy stores, you should head to La Fattoria for a round of pasta. Here, it's less about the ambience (which is rather plain) and more about the pasta on the plates. What we love here: Sharing pasta. If you're out with friends, you can order several pasta dishes and have them placed in bowls in the middle. This way, you can try your way through different pasta dishes in a relaxed way and also feel like you're sitting somewhere in Italy. It also works very well with desserts: a plate of tiramisu, panna cotta etc. in the middle of the table and lots of spoons to go with it. Not fancy, but very relaxed.

Café Hüller is located in Eduard-Schmid-Straße right next to the Isar - you'll recognize it from afar by the colourful flags that adorn the wall. Find a spot inside or outside in the beautiful sidewalk garden and have your cups and plates filled. It's worth taking a look at the menu of the day, especially at lunchtime, as it features seasonal delicacies. Follow it up with a piece of cuisine and your visit is perfect!

The central square in the Au is probably the Mariahilfplatz around the Mariahilf church. For many Munich residents, the square is probably best known for the Auer Dult, which takes place three times a year. What takes place every week apart from the Dult - and is also well worth a visit - is the weekly market. Every Saturday from around 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. you can buy fresh bread, fish, cheese and much more. What else can you do on Mariahilfplatz? Play boules, hone your roller-skating skills on the tarmac in the back corner or simply meet up with friends for a beer or a Spezi. We're hoping that the Wanda Christmas market will set up its tents here again. We've talked about it before, but it never happened. But what is not is still possible.

You can easily walk past the Sudeten German Museum. But it's worth stopping and going inside, because the history of the German-speaking population in the Bohemian lands is on display here. The permanent exhibition spans over 1100 years of history, art and cultural history on an exhibition area of 1200 square meters and the museum is barrier-free. It offers tactile guidance, touch and listening stations. The museum texts are available for listening and in German sign language.

Especially on warmer days, we are always drawn to the Auer Mühlbach. The lively city stream, which is fed by water from the Isar, combined with the many trees, provides a pleasant coolness in summer. And a walk along the Auer Mühlbach is always a good idea - you can stroll along it from Harlaching to Haidhausen. Although it disappears underground for a short while, it also emerges again. The Auer Mühlbach is particularly idyllic in Mondstraße. It's no longer the Au, but Untergiesing, but if you're already on your way, you should definitely make a detour to Little Venice.

We always particularly like places in the city where you can still find small (artisan) houses. In Giesing there is this corner, in Haidhausen anyway and in the Au too. That's why we never say no to a little stroll around Sammtstraße and Herrgottseck - not far from Mariahilfsplatz. Not least because we always pass one of the most beautiful bookcases in Munich. You can take books that you would like to read with you or bring some to the little house.