Something I wasn’t expecting to see in the centre of Munich!
Apparently Munich is famous for river surfing, and thousands brave the icy cold waters of the Eisbach each year all year around to surf in the city! …
Well, you learn something new everyday!
[…] of eating options, it’s a great place for a picnic. Head over to admire the talented River Surfers on the Eisbach. Teens especially will appreciate this crazy bit of city […]
[…] Back garden to a huge majority of Munich residents, and playground to many too, including the city’s surfers. Soon enough the bier gartens will shut up shop for the winter and the benches will be packed […]
I’m not good with water so I shall just admire the bravery of the good people of Munich. Unusual for river water to be choppy like that in a city – is there some geological reason for it?
Crazy aren’t they? I am not sure, it could be something to do with the melting waters in the alps possibly? But then I could have just completely made that up… :) xx
That just looks like madness to me..
Yep, I think you’re right! :)
Sounds like madness, but fun to watch.
Definitely both! :)
Cool, would have never imagined seeing that in Munich
Wasn’t something I was expecting to see, that’s for sure! :)
So nice to meet you, I can’t remember now who I came through….those surfing photos are incredible – did you take them yourself – it must be freezing. I come from a surf beach in NZ and I’m too pathetic to even go out in summer!
And you too Jody! Thanks so much for your lovely comment! Yes, I did take them… I did take a lot more, but I had a load of branches and trees in the way too so not many of them were that great1 I am like you, if I were to even attempt it, I would only be a fairweather surfer! :)
Another great sport that I’ll add to my list of things I’d like to watch other people doing :).
Ha ha haha… That is exactly how I feel about it! :)
wow! that looks amazing! wild and wet!
It was great to watch, could have stood there for hours! Could have had something to do with all those fit men in wetsuits though ;)
‘conditions are right’ in my language is air temperature about 40C and the water like bath water – then and only then would I consider it!
Me too. And then I would want the river checked for trolleys, tin cans and dead bodies first… :)
brrrr – makes me feel cold just looking at the pictures – mad!
Me too! Whatever floats your boat I suppose :)
oh my goodness that’s amazing but look at that river why wouldn’t you surf it
I have a friend who will be packing their board as we speak!! :)
Surprised it took you this long to find them! They’re famous.
Me too, I honestly had no idea! Famous – and completely crazy!