Eisbach
Probably the world’s best known river surf spot. The Eisbach wave — literally “ice brook” — sits in the middle of Munich at the English Garden, the largest urban park in the world.
Compared to her sister spot Floßlände in the burbs, the Eisbach wave is meaner, trickier and better left to more experienced surfers. While Floßlände is largely a summer break, the Eisbach is surfed year-round. Only the winter chill and flow diversions by the city sometimes put a break on the popular wave. The Eisbach wave in Munich has gained much popularity after the 2011 movie Keep Surfing by Björn Richie Loeb.
Spot Details
Address
- English Garden, Munich, Germany
Directions
- Near the crossing Prinzregentenstraße/Bruderstraße — at the south end of the park, next to the modern art museum.
River
- Eisbach
Nearest City
- Munich
Nearest Surf Shops
GPS Coords
- Latitude: 48.143453
- Longitude: 11.587719
How to Get There
Wave Details
Conditions
- For skilled surfers, the Eisbach is surfable pretty much year-round.
Characteristics
- Only for experienced surfers.
Dangers
- Concrete baffles behind the wave can break your neck.
- Fast current in combination with rocky river sides pose a threat to your board and/or head.
Tips
- If you’re a very experienced surfer, be nice and humble to the locals, especially on crowded sunny days or weekends.
- Be prepared for a long line-up along the riverbank.
- Entering the wave: throw the board in front of you and use the momentum.
- If you’re a beginner just forget it.
Eisbach Photos
Munich Weather
| Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|
Clear
22°/8° |
Clear
23°/9° |
Eisbach Videos
More about Eisbach
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