Living in Au-Haidhausen: life between the Isar, old buildings and neighborhood culture
The east bank of the Isar
Au-Haidhausen is located to the east of Munich's city center on the Isar lowlands and the Isarhochterrasse and occupies a special position as district 5: The district is very central, but in many places appears much smaller and more residential than classic inner city locations.
Although the Isar separates Au-Haidhausen from the historic Zentrum, bridges, short distances and direct public transport connections make the district a real bridgehead to the city. It is precisely this location between the city center, Isar, Ostbahnhof and eastern districts of the city that makes Au-Haidhausen so attractive to many prospective tenants and buyers.
Neighboring districts
Au-Haidhausen borders on several very different districts. To the west, beyond the Isar, lies Altstadt-Lehel and Ludwigsvorstadt-Isarvorstadt, to the north is Bogenhausen and to the east Berg am Laim. To the south, the urban area merges into Obergiesing and, at Isar level, Untergiesing.
Anyone looking to rent or buy an apartment in Au-Haidhausen therefore benefits not only from the central location itself, but also from short distances to neighboring districts with very different characters.
Offers for sale in Munich-Au-Haidhausen
Rental offers in Munich-Au-Haidhausen
Au-Haidhausen has grown historically and the housing on offer is correspondingly diverse. Typical features include interlocking old buildings, quiet residential streets, classic apartment buildings, renovated existing buildings and a few modern residential projects. In Haidhausen in particular, the historic cityscape has been largely preserved, while the Au was more strongly characterized by post-war buildings after the destruction of the war.
It is precisely this contrast that makes the district so special: It has an urban and lively feel, but at the same time in many places it is small-scale, neighborhood-oriented and residential.
Typical resident groups in the district are, for example
- young professionals
- Couples and families
- Creative people and those interested in culture
- International professionals and expats
- People who want to live close to the city center but appreciate a grown environment
| To the center (Marienplatz) | To the central station | To the airport |
|---|---|---|
| 1,6 km | 3,6 km | 38,4 km |
Photo galleries
Shopping
The smaller shopping streets, boutiques, galleries and the market on Wiener Platz are particularly attractive for many residents. Unlike in traditional shopping areas, the focus here is less on large-scale retail and more on a small-scale, mature environment with a high quality of life. This is exactly what gives Au-Haidhausen its almost village-like charm in the middle of the city in many places.
Gastronomy
Au-Haidhausen is known for its cafés, pubs, restaurants and traditional pub locations. Especially around Wiener Platz, Weißenburger Straße and the squares in Haidhausen, restaurants and smaller stores characterize the streetscape. There is also the historic beer cellar and brewery culture, which is still part of the district's character today.
Leisure
The Isar is omnipresent in Au-Haidhausen and an important part of everyday life for many residents. Walks, cycling and jogging along the river are easily possible; in addition, the Müllersche Volksbad is a very special indoor swimming pool in the district. To the north are the Maximiliansanlagen green spaces along the Isar, which are ideal for walks and relaxation.
