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This & that: special shops in Munich

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Books


Glatteis Kriminalbuchhandlung
Specializing in murder mystery and detective novels, including books for children and foreign language originals.
›› Isarvorstadt, Corneliusstr. 31, Tel. 2 01 48 44, www.glatteis-krimi.de

Hugendubel
Founded in 1893, 5th generation family operation with the most comprehensive book offering in the city with 9 stores. Besides books of all kinds, there are also magazines, audio books, comics, DVDs and computer software.
›› Altstadt, Karlsplatz 11-12, Marienplatz 22, Theatinerstr. 11 (Fünf Höfe)
›› Moosach, Riesstr. 9 (OEZ) n Neuhausen, Nymphenburger Str. 168
›› Neuperlach, Thomas-Dehler-Str. 10 (PEP)
›› Pasing, Pasing Arkaden, Pasinger Bahnhofsplatz 5
›› Riem, Willy-Brandt-Platz 5 (Riem Arcaden)
›› Hotline: 0 18 01/484 484, www.hugendubel.de

Ital Libri
Specialist Italian book shop with readings in Italian.
›› Maxvorstadt, Nordendstr. 19, Tel. 27 29 94 41, www.itallibri.de

Kunstbuchhandlung L. Werner
Founded 1870. Art magazines, architecture, art and design.
›› Altstadt, Residenzstr. 18, Tel. 22 69 79
›› Maxvorstadt, Türkenstr. 30, Tel. 2 80 54 48 (Architektur)
›› www.buchhandlung-werner.de

Lehmkuhl
Renowned Munich bookstore with over 100-year history, pleasant atmosphere and competent advice. Regular author readings, book fleamarket and “shop-window readings” on World Book Day (April 23).
›› Schwabing, Leopoldstr. 45, Tel. 3 80 15 00, www.lehmkuhl.net

Lillemor´s Frauenbuchladen
Specializing in books for women, novels, books about cosmetics with events and readings.
›› Maxvorstadt, Barerstr. 70, Tel. 2 72 12 05, www.frauenliteratur.de

Max & Milian
Small gay and lesbian book shop.
›› Isarvorstadt, Ickstattstr. 2, Tel. 2 60 33 20, www.gaybooks.de

Sinn und Sinnlichkeit
Stylish bookstore with a unique selection of erotic literature for before, after or in the thick of things.
›› Isarvorstadt, Auenstr. 2, Tel. 23 54 11 90, www.sinnundsinnlichkeit.com

Verlagsbuchhandlung Liebeskind
Small publishing house specializing in contemporary literature and essays, selective literature as well as numerous events.
›› Altstadt, Sendlinger Str. 7, Tel. 2 31 13 83 00, www.liebeskind.de

Wordsworth
Large selection of more than 10,000 titles in fiction (including crime novels, children’s books, classics) and nonfiction, plus audio books, films and TV shows on DVD, postcards, gift items as well as English teas and soaps.
›› Maxvorstadt, Schellingstr. 3, Tel. 2 80 91 41 & 28 36 42, www.wordsworth.de

Wortwahl
International literature for creative bookworms offering everything about art, photography, design, as well as fanciful children’s books.
›› Isarvorstadt, Reichenbachstr. 15, 26 01 93 11

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Something different


apartment - shopping in wonderland
Be careful: You should go into this store only if you have loads of time. It will take a while before you stop ogling the things in this wonderland of curiosities, colorful lamps and cups, baskets and lots of kitsch.
›› Maxvorstadt, Barer Str. 49, Tel. 4 48 24 40

Doppler... Kissen, Taschen, Schönes
Extravagant, hand-sewn 40 by 40 cm pillows, each one unique, plus bags, shoe trees, pin boards, wristlets, lucky candles and hot-water bottles.
›› Haidhausen, Metzstr. 15 (Entrance Sedanstraße), Tel. 44 14 00 40, www.doppler-muenchen.de

Hubercraft
Gift articles and curiosities shop with café in Haidhausen, featuring lamps, furniture and living accessories, skirts, pants, shirts, dirndls, jackets, jewelry, belts, bags, pullovers and dresses. And – everything is for sale including fixtures and decorations.
›› Haidhausen, Sedanstr. 23, Tel. 28 97 20 05, www.hubercraft.de

KeramiKunst & Pinselstrich
Design your own chinaware! You buy unburnt ceramics, paint your piece at the store – assistance available – and pick up the finished product four days later.
›› Haidhausen, Sedanstr. 18, Tel. 61 46 89 90, www.keramikunst-pinselstrich.de


Stockhammer
If you can’t find the right present here, it’s your own fault. The selection in Stockhammer’s world of surprises is huge, ranging from lovingly designed music boxes to Buddha figures and pell-mell rubber boots.
›› Schwabing, Hohenzollernstr. 33, Tel. 34 77 81, www.stockhammer-geschenke.de

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Dress up & handicrafts


Halloween Gore Store
Everything you need for a perfect Halloween party: spooky china­ware, masks, costumes and special effects makeup, Gothic jewelry, colored contacts and fake teeth. Those who seek true horror can get a piercing in the back room.
›› Isarvorstadt, Müllerstr. 54, Tel. 26 02 52 85, www.horror-shop.de

Kostüme Breuer
Roughly 20,000 costumes from all eras, from Neanderthal to astronaut, from accessories to complete costumes, including rental service for bridal, evening, tuxedo, suit and traditional Bavarian clothing.
›› Schwabing, Hohenzollernstr. 22a, Tel. 39 99 65, www.kostuemverleih.com

Papierladen Carta Pura
The specialty store for paper gourmets: Fine paper from Japan, bookbinding materials and stationer’s supplies. Tradition lives here!
›› Maxvorstadt, Schellingstr. 71, Tel. 288 10 30, www.cartapura.de

Pappnase & Co
The huge selection of novelties, colorful theater costumes and masks makes it easy for you to slip into another role for a while – not only during Carnival time!
›› Altstadt, Kreuzstr. 21, Tel. 4 48 17 71, www.pappnase.de

Perlenmarkt
Plastic, Swarovski or Czech glass pearls – for more than 25 years, fancy Munich residents have been picking their favorite pearls out from the Perlenmarkt’s huge supply. 
›› Schwabing-West, Nordendstr. 28, Tel. 271 05 76, www.perlenmarkt.de

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Fine foods


Alois Dallmayr
Tourist attraction and delicatessen. Former supplier of the Bavarian royal court. Offers great selection of coffee, wine, pastries, salads, fish and much more.
›› Altstadt, Dienerstr. 14-15, Tel. 2 13 50, www.dallmayr.de

Feinkost Käfer
Fine shopping, dining and home delivery service. Many VIPs shop here.
›› Feinkostladen: Bogenhausen, Prinzregentenstr. 73, Tel. 41 68-255
›› Delikatessenlager: München-Brunnthal, Eugen-Sänger-Ring 19a, Tel. 660 77 90 & München-Parsdorf, Heimstettener Str. 1, Tel. 41 684 37
›› www.feinkost-kaefer.de

Galeria Kaufhof
The Galeria Kaufhof department store at Marienplatz has an exceptional gourmet section in the basement with three tasting stations.
›› Altstadt, Kaufingerstr. 1-5, Tel. 0 800/0 74 23 11, www.galeria-kaufhof.de

Quintessenz
Small but great! Good wine, tasty jellies that taste like homemade, tea, coffee and delicious chocolate, like the hand-scooped Austrian Zotter, an absolute must-try.
›› Schwabing, Kölner Platz 8, Tel. 36 10 09 01, www.q.uintessenz.de

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Sweet things


Chokoin
This sweet store, directly across from the Elisabeth market, provides a gallery of pleasure. The luxury, high-quality chocolate products of the world’s best chocolate-maker will win you over not only with their taste and quality, but even more so with their unusual packaging. Ideal as a present or to eat yourself.
›› Schwabing-West, Nordendstr. 52, Tel. 89 06 89 54
›› Lehel, Trifftstr. 4, Tel. 45 21 66 52
›› www.chokoin.de

Confiserie Miksch
The finest pralines and luxury cookies have been sold here for four generations. The use of high quality raw ingredients and lots of passion for sweet things distinguishes all the offerings. You can taste the difference.
›› Stammhaus mit Manufaktur: Haidhausen, Belfortstr. 2, Tel. 48 95 00 55
›› Laim, Fürs­tenrieder Str. 31, Tel. 56 64 49
›› www.feinste-pralinen.de

Elly Seidl Pralinenspezialitäten
Family-owned since 1918, a selection of hand-made chocolate candy with any conceivable filling, top quality ingredients only.
›› Altstadt, Am Kosttor 2, Tel. 22 15 22
›› Altstadt, Maffeistr. 1, Tel. 22 44 34
›› Pasing, Am Schützeneck 10, Tel. 88 02 13
›› www.elly-seidl.de

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