Eisbach wave open again: New rules excite surfers' minds!

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The art area in Munich invites you to 40 exhibitions in 18 museums on June 27, 2025. Free entry, workshops and installations await visitors.

Das Kunstareal in München lädt am 27. Juni 2025 zu 40 Ausstellungen in 18 Museen ein. Freier Eintritt, Workshops und Installationen erwarten die Besucher.
The art area in Munich invites you to 40 exhibitions in 18 museums on June 27, 2025. Free entry, workshops and installations await visitors.

Eisbach wave open again: New rules excite surfers' minds!

In an exciting twist, surfers can finally enjoy the Eisbach wave in the English Garden again. The city is now lifting restrictions after a 33-year-old surfer's tragic accident in April, which led to a two-month lockdown. But with the reopening, new rules apply that are not met with approval by all water sports enthusiasts. According to the South German newspaper This development is causing mixed reactions among surfers.

The Eisbach wave, which is not suitable for beginners, remains a popular hotspot for experienced surfers. Tourists and locals can enjoy the sight of surfers pursuing their passion there under ideal conditions. It is a scene that makes the English Garden a scene of lively activity and attracts visitors from all over the world. The place is clearly visible from the National Museum bus stop, so you can relax and watch while enjoying the urban nature, reports muenchen.de.

Resistance and new regulations

The new safety rules were necessary to prevent tragic accidents like last spring. However, critics of the regulations fear that it will severely restrict the enjoyment of surfing. The city of Munich and the Bavarian Prime Minister Markus Söder have campaigned for the reopening and are behind the surfers. Söder wants Munich to remain known as a surfer's paradise and emphasizes the importance of the Eisbach wave for the city's identity BR.de.

Another hot topic in the city is the pub gardens, which have become a point of contention between landlords and residents in recent months. While the landlords support the concept, many residents feel disturbed by the noise and the crowds. In this context, the city becomes a showcase of conflicts between quality of life and urban liveliness.

Security and Incidents

There is further concern among experts who warn of knockout drops in Munich's nightlife. Information is the best means here: those affected should know how they can protect themselves effectively. In addition, the increase in incidents such as the discovery of thumbtacks on racing bike routes in the Perlacher Forest remains a growing problem.

And while the breakfast café around the corner is ready to welcome new guests, the city is discussing the future of the CSD, which brings hundreds of thousands together for queer rights over the weekend, as well as the rising security costs affecting the parade. The joy of celebrating is overshadowed by financial insecurities.

In the midst of this mixed situation, Messe München posted record sales, which is also thanks to Adele's appearance. This includes the Kunstareal Festival with 40 exhibitions in 18 museums, which celebrates the city's cultural wealth - to the delight of all art-loving Munich residents.

The state of Munich shows that this place is full of contradictions - between joy and sadness, between celebration and worry. It remains exciting to see how things will develop further. The city has a lot to offer and will certainly continue to be the focus, whether surfing on the Eisbach wave or during the CSD celebrations.