Questions? (888) 651-9785(888) 651-9785
Eisbach Wave (Eisbachwelle) Tours and Activities

When thinking of places to go surfing, Germany's landlocked city of Munich is probably not the first to come to mind. But interestingly enough, surfers have been riding the waves in the city's Isar River since the 1970s.
A man-made arm of the Isar, the Eisbach (German for 'ice brook') flows for 1.25 miles (2 km) through a large city park known as the English Garden (Englischer Garten). Just past the bridge near the House of the Arts (Haus der Kunst) art museum, the Eisbach forms a standing wave of over three feet (1 meter). Surfers have rigged the wave by building a system of ropes and planks to channel it into something so surfable, it's home to an annual surfing competition and has hosted world-class surf legends such as Kelly Slater and Jack Johnson. Travelers visiting in summer can see surfers queued up waiting patiently for their turn to shred.
Practical Info
The water is cold (it is an ‘ice brook,’ after all) and quite shallow—in some places only 15 inches (40 cm) deep—so the popular river surfing spot is best left to experienced surfers. Because the man-made wave is a ‘standing’ wave, it can be surfed as long as one's balance holds. There's also a second standing wave downstream (north) in the English Garden (Englischer Garten) where the river is wider and the water flows slower, making this wave a better option for beginner surfers.
Address: Prinzregentenstraße, Munich 80538, Germany
20 Tours and Activities to Experience Eisbach Wave (Eisbachwelle)
Did you know?You can reserve your spot today and pay when you're ready.
Learn more
Did you know?
You can reserve your spot today and pay when you're ready.Learn more
Sort by:Featured

Munich City Hop-on Hop-off Tour
984
Get acquainted with Munich the easy way on a fun, flexible hop-on hop-off city bus tour. Choose a 24-hour Express Tour to check out Munich’s main highlights or a 24-hour or 48-hour Grand Tour ticket to widen your sightseeing net. Either way, settle aboard an open-top double-decker bus, listen to the enlightening onboard commentary, and enjoy panoramic views of sites such as the Marienplatz, Hofbrauhaus, Viktualienmarkt and more. Hop off at the stops that interest you, explore on foot and then re-board the bus at any stop you wish.
…More
From
USD23.12
From
USD23.12
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travellers
Learn More

Munich's Highlights 3-hour Segway Tour
20
See Munich in a fun new way: via Segway. After learning how to ride a Segway, zoom through the attractive Bavarian city. Learn about the history of Munich from the guide while seeing such sites as Odeonsplatz, Hofgarten, Victory Gate, Leopoldstraße, the Maximilianeum and the Peace Angel, among others. This tour is a great way to rest your cobblestone-weary feet!
…More
From
USD83.96
From
USD83.96
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Learn More

Munich Small-Group Bike Tour
248
Get to know the best of Munich on this guided bike tour. Learn the history of this popular city, along with fascinating stories and facts, while riding around its wide open parks, elegant plazas, meandering riverbanks and winding, medieval alleyways. This tour includes stops at gathering spots like Marienplatz, Königsplatz, the Odeonsplatz and much more. Ride through Englischer Garten, Europe’s largest city park and stop at the Chinese Tower beer garden for a beverage.
…More
From
USD38.94
From
USD38.94
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Learn More

Munich Segway Tour
6
See all the main sights of Munich in a brief amount of time—by Segway. This two-wheel motorized vehicle lets you cover more ground than a walking tour. You’ll stop ever few hundred feet to snap photos while your guide illuminates Munich’s history with informative anecdotes. With a small group capped at eight people, you’ll benefit from plenty of personalized attention.
…More
From
USD87.61
From
USD87.61
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Learn More

Munich City Bike Tour
12
See more of Munich than you ever could on foot during this guided bike tour. Pedal along an easy route, which leads past key sights, such as King's Square (Königsplatz), the English Garden (Englischer Garten), and Eisbach Wave (Eisbachwelle). Take breaks to rest your legs, including one at a beer garden, where you’ll have the option to order a beer or snack.
…More
From
USD38.94
From
USD38.94
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Learn More

Must See Munich With A Local: Private & Personalized
3
Packed with history yet ultra-modern, with gorgeous gardens and buzzing clubs, Munich can be whatever you want. Join your local host to create the bespoke adventure of your dreams on this 100% personalized experience. Whether your tastes run to the medieval Old Town, modern art, or surfing the Eisbach Wave, just fill in a short questionnaire, then build your itinerary with your host. Tickets and transportation are at your expense.
…More
From
USD178.98
Price varies by group size
From
USD178.98
Price varies by group size
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Learn More

Munich 3-hour City Highlights Bike Tour
2
See more of Munich than might be possible on foot on a small-group bike tour of the city’s top landmarks and hidden gems, including Max-Joseph-Platz square, Field Marshals’ Hall, and a beer garden loved by locals. In addition to navigating, your guide provides little-known facts and stories about the city’s history and culture, as well as inside recommendations for the duration of your trip.
…More
From
USD48.67
From
USD48.67

Segway tour through Munich (3 h)
109
If you are visiting Munich for the first time, this is the ideal tour for you. On the tour we drive along the most famous sights and visit the most beautiful places in the Bavarian metropolis. With your tour guide you will pass the Frauenkirche, the Angel of Peace, the surfers on the Eisbach in the English Garden and the historic Königsplatz. In addition to having fun on the Segway, they get background knowledge of the city's history and small anecdotes about the personalities of the city.
• 3-hour Segway tour to the most famous sights
• experienced tour guide
• Driving fun with the Segway
• small groups with max. 8 people
• central meeting point at Marienplatz
…More
From
USD96.13
From
USD96.13
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Learn More

Discover Munich with a Local in 90 Minutes
This Experience is provided by a private local.
Discover Munich during a short but sweet 90-minute walking excursion, which will tell you all you need to know about the city, local lifestyle and its unique culture. We will meet in front of the Frauenkirche, one of the most famous places in Munich.
While going through the city center and getting to know more about the local culture, I will tell you insider stories about my city and Bavaria, while showing you all the beautiful spots and important sites.
During our walk in the beautiful city of Munich, you will learn all about the local lifestyle and trends, and get an insight of the country's customs and traditions. This is also your chance to get insider tips about the best cafes, restaurants and bars to visit and learn how to make the most out of your stay in Munich.
…More
From
USD41.19
From
USD41.19

Munich 3-hour City Highlights Private Bike Tour
Get your very own private biking adventure around the amazing city of Munich. On this 3-hour tour, which allows for up to 15 people, you will be guided through the bicycle-friendly streets of Munich with your very own talented tour guide.
Your wish is our demand. If you have any specific highlights you wish to see, simply let the guide know at the beginning of the tour and we will do our best to include it on the route. Munich has so much to offer and on this tour, you are sure to create lasting memories for you and your group.
…More
From
USD335.43
per group
From
USD335.43
per group

On the e-bike through the English Garden (3h)
Your city guides bring you close to the English Garden:
Bavarian rulers, famous landscape architects, but also industrial barons have left their mark here.
In addition to the well-known sights of the English Garden, we also look at its hidden corners, from the history-steeped beginnings of the park to the weir on the Isar to agricultural use.
We start at the MilchHäusl and visit the Hofgarten, the surfers on the Eisbachwelle and the beer garden at the Chinese Tower. We drive north across the idyllic Kleinhesseloher See through the diverse landscape shapes that characterize this park - after all, one of the oldest and largest in the world. Via the Maffeiwerk our path leads along the Isar to the orangery and the stone bench back to the bike rental.
…More
From
USD47.46
From
USD47.46

Munich 1.5-hour City Highlights Bike Tour
Get an up close and personal experience of the many attractions and historical sights of Munich on this relaxed 1.5-hour bike tour. Meet up with your charismatic expert guide at a central meeting point and get settled in your high-quality, easy-to-handle bicycles. Ride through the city in style and enjoy the views with your fellow tour companions. Let yourself get carried away in the guides unique storytelling that lets you know what Munich is all about.
…More
From
USD32.86
From
USD32.86

Beer Bike Brezn Tour
1
Exploring Munich by rickshaw is unique! Go where bus and train are not allowed and enjoy the city from a different perspective. A nice and knowledgeable driver is your personal guide on this tour of the old town and the English Garden. You get interesting insights into our beautiful city with qualified historical explanations and nice anecdotes.
The highlights of the city can be experienced in 4 hours and your feet will thank you too!
…More
From
USD170.36
From
USD170.36

The Instagrammable Places of Munich with a Local
This 90-minute Experience is provided by a private Local.
If you want to spice up your Instagram feed and impress your friends with stunning shots from your travels, then you are at the right place!
Let me show you the most beautiful and impressive spots in Munich and guide you with some useful tips to take good pictures from your phone or camera!
Of course, while strolling through the city and taking photos of the most unique places (like the Monopteros or the Hotel Opera) you will also get to know more about Munich and learn about its secrets from a local’s perspective.
Join me on this adventure and give your insta feed an upgrade. Make sure you don’t book this experience too late, as you don’t want to miss the golden hour!
…More
From
USD41.19
From
USD41.19

Munich City Tour Plus
32
In the Wenckstern Hot Rod experience the sights of the city at up to 88 km / h just 50cm above the tarmac. Fun in the group, as a team event, past Königsplatz, Leopoldstrasse, through Schwabing to Nymphenburg Palace.
…More
From
USD147.20
From
USD147.20
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Learn More

Private 3-hour city tour of Munich with driver/guide with Hotel pick up
2
Munich is known for its beautiful parks, many museums, and beautiful palaces. Make the best of your time in the city and discover the 3rd biggest city of Germany with your local guide, comfortable in your private vehicle.
…More
From
USD608.43
per group
From
USD608.43
per group
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Learn More

Private 4-hour city tour of Munich with driver/guide with Hotel pick up
Munich is known for its beautiful parks, many museums, and beautiful palaces. Make the best of your time in the city and discover the 3rd biggest city of Germany with your local guide, comfortable in your private vehicle.
…More
From
USD705.78
per group
From
USD705.78
per group
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Learn More

Munich: Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour
Get to know the history and culture of Germany and Munich, as it is a capital of Bavaria. See iconic highlights as St. Peter’s Church and Frauenkirche, but also discover hidden gems of the city with incredible stories!
Highlights:
• Explore the highlights of Munich during the tour led by a licensed guide
• Learn the history of Munich and discover local heritage in famous the Residenz
• Admire sights in Old Town as Marienplatz and see St. Peter’s Church and Frauenkirche
• See amazing New Town Hall and beautifully decorated Asamkirche
• Enjoy a private tour only with your family and friends
Learn the facts and legends of fascinating Munich city on a private walking tour. From one hand it’s the city full of history, from the other very modern and lively. See the best selected highlights with great portion of knowledge from your local professional guide. Explore special Old Town tour route and become a Munich-expert in few hours!
…More
From
USD152.27
Price varies by group size
From
USD152.27
Price varies by group size
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Learn More

Private and full rickshaw tour in the English Garden
The Ludwig Maximlian University, located directly at one of the entrances to the English Garden, is the perfect starting point for a rickshaw ride through the entire English Garden. With trained guides, you can discover both the well-attended highlights of the southern part (Chinese tower, surfer wave on the Eisbach, Kleinhesseloher See), the Maximiliansanlagen between Friedensengel and Maximilianuem and the northern part of the English Garden. If we are lucky, a flock of sheep, the amphitheater, the Minihofbräuhaus and a lot of nature and architecture await us there. In the middle of the city!
…More
From
USD156.97
per group
From
USD156.97
per group
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Learn More

Private Munich route: Transfers, city tour and Neuschwanstein + Linderhof
Discover one of the most beautiful cities of Europe and its main attractions with us. Our private route included arrival and departure transfers, as well as a city tour of Munich and a day excursion to one of the most visited castles in Europe: Neuschwanstein Castle.
Transfers and city tour, or excursion and transfer can also be done in the same day in case you only have less days in Munich.
Both tours include a private vehicle and an official driver/guide
…More
From
USD1,215.64
Price varies by group size
From
USD1,215.64
Price varies by group size
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Learn More
- Things to do in Bavaria
- Things to do in Garmisch-Partenkirchen
- Things to do in Innsbruck
- Things to do in Salzburg
- Things to do in Passau
- Things to do in Hallstatt
- Things to do in Davos
- Things to do in Linz
- Things to do in Cesky Krumlov
- Things to do in Zurich
- Things to do in Lucerne
- Things to do in Strasbourg
- Things to do in Prague
- Things to do in Austrian Alps
- Things to do in Upper Austria