Overview

• A 33-year-old surfer died in hospital one week after her safety leash became entangled on the riverbed during a nighttime session at the Eisbachwelle.
• The wave, a globally renowned surfing spot in Munich’s Englischer Garten, has been closed indefinitely under a municipal decree issued on April 24, 2025.
• Authorities are investigating the circumstances of the accident, including a criminal complaint for negligent bodily harm filed by the victim’s partner.
• Discussions are underway to inspect the riverbed for potential hazards, but no formal application to lower the water level has been submitted yet.
• The tragedy has reignited debates over safety measures at the Eisbachwelle, which has been officially permitted for surfing at one’s own risk since 2010.