I visit Munich every May for around 6 days to take part at trade show and I often walk to the English Garden to get some exercise. The first time I did I wondered why I kept seeing guys in wetsuits riding bicycles with a surfboard under their arm... Then I came across the 'Eisbachwelle' and everything fell into place. This year round surfing wave on the River Eisbach at the Southern end of the English Garden is a popular spot with surfers of all ages and genders. I love to stop on the road bridge (on Prinzregentenstrasse) and watch the surfers take turns to ride the wave. It all seems very sociable, safe and courteous and it sure is fun to watch. If I were a surfer I'd sure like to have a go. A very unique sight that is well worth seeking out to experience when in Munich for a few days.

A very interesting location. The stream of the river makes a nice spot for surfers and people use this advantage. It was winter when I visited, we were walking with our jackets but some locals were surfing anyways. I guess it is possible to swim in summer.

We stopped here to watch the surfers for a few minutes during a stroll through the English Garden. It was fun to watch. As we approached the area, it was unusual to see some people wearing wetsuits and carrying surfboards through the streets of Munich, but this unique location to watch surfing is part of its appeal. The surrounding park is also a nice place for a relaxing stroll.