Overview
- Munich reopened the Eisbach for surfing Friday through an adapted administrative order, after a stable, rideable wave formed again on its own.
- Rules now require a self-releasing leash and a 10 p.m. cutoff, with access limited to experienced river surfers who accept the risk and follow posted notices.
- City officials warned that removing signs or adding unauthorized fixtures could trigger an immediate shutdown of the spot.
- The move follows an April 2025 death linked to a tangled leash and a fall 2025 streambed cleaning that erased the wave, which led to illegal DIY ramps and later city-approved tests.
- Hours after reopening Friday, some surfers stayed past curfew using a portable light, underscoring likely enforcement and liability tensions as the season starts.