Auermühle, Restaurant and watermill in Ratingen Mitte, Germany.
Auermühle is a restaurant and coffeehouse with a beer garden situated within a nature reserve near Ratingen Mitte and surrounded by thick forest. The building retains the structure of an old mill while integrating modern spaces for dining and gathering.
The building dates from when the Auer stream provided waterpower for milling operations and served an important role in the local economy. Over time the mill was converted into a dining establishment while its distinctive structure was maintained.
The name Auermühle references the historical milling function along the Auer stream, keeping this connection alive in the establishment's identity. Visitors can observe architectural and landscape elements that evoke the old milling heritage and ground the place in local history.
The site offers sufficient parking for visitors arriving by car and sits in an easily accessible location at the edge of the forest area. Access works well on foot from Ratingen town center or by car along local roads.
The establishment roasts its own coffee beans on-site in an on-premises roastery, offering visitors whole beans or compostable capsules to purchase. This practice merges the modern operation with a form of local craft tradition.
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