The wave had failed to form properly after the city’s building department cleaned the riverbed too thoroughly in October. Surfers installed unauthorized structures to help, which the city then removed. Eventually, both sides agreed to test approved modifications. Now the wave has returned on its own: “Nature cooperated, and the wave is back,” Krause said. He emphasized that surfing on the Eisbach is part of Munich’s lifestyle and the wave is a city landmark.
The Munich Surf Club expressed relief on Instagram: “The wave is back. We are happy, relieved, and deeply grateful.” The spot is a symbol of Munich’s surfing culture. At the same time, many in the scene are critical of the city’s regulations. The wave had been temporarily closed after a fatal accident a year ago, in which a 33-year-old surfer died. The public prosecutor’s office found no clear cause.
Rules still apply: a self-releasing leash is mandatory, and surfing is prohibited between 10 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. Unauthorized structures or vandalism could lead to an immediate renewed closure, according to the city. The reopening comes surprisingly quickly: Krause had previously indicated a solution by the summer holidays on the anniversary of the accident.
Source: BR
