Eisbachwelle, Urban Surfers In Downtown Munich Germany Editorial Photo

Part of a man-made river, the cold, shallow surf spot became popular in the early 1970s and has since been host to a yearly surfing competition. The surfers have even “hacked” the wave by adding a system of underwater ropes attached to planks which channel the wave into two taller, cleaner U-shapes.Eisbachwelle is not suitable for beginners and many accidents have occurred here, so the German authorities have prohibited bathing there and have said they intend to close Eisbachwelle.Munich, Germany. August 2019.