Veronica from Munich

I’m a journalist, editor and writer who grew up under the Maltese sun, studied and worked in Scotland, and since 2016 have been based in Munich. Trained by the Associated Press and with a Masters from the University of Edinburgh, I now run my own content company, ittra.eu, where I write creative and business content. I also coach public speaking. Beyond words, I’m a proud mum of wonderful boys and...
Oct 20, 2025

Gans am Wasser Munich

Retro open-air spot in Westpark

"Gans am Wasser in Munich is a retro lakeside café where time slows, locals gather, and the soul of a Munich summer comes alive by the Mollsee."

When the city's robust pulse becomes too insistent, I make a pilgrimage to Gans am Wasser in Munich's Sendling district. It is not the grand, storied café you will find in any conventional guidebook. This spot is a wonderfully authentic vision of retro-style freedom, a local community hub tucked away on the placid shore of the Mollsee inside Westpark.

The very essence of the place is a quiet rebellion against the city's polished veneer: a vibrant, repurposed bauwagen acting as the main counter, surrounded by a sprawl of open-air seating that mimics a relaxed beer-garden. It is a cultural melting pot, not a formal restaurant.

Here, I love to find a perch near the water, where the afternoon light fractures across the small lake. The air hangs heavy with the scent of something wonderful, and the quiet murmur of local life is all the music I need. Time, for me, slows to a gentle, reflective drift, much like the water birds on the Mollsee. This is more than a café; it is the unspoiled soul of a Munich summer, a true, local haven.

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