Eisbachwelle: Munich After the Wave

Since a fatal accident, the Munich Eisbach wave has been closed. Surfers finally want to ride again – at their own risk. But what if it doesn't go on?

Since the death of a surfer in mid-April, the Eisbach wave at the English Garden has been closed. Now, Prime Minister Söder has also spoken out.

After the closure of the Eisbachwelle in Munich due to a fatal accident, Bavaria's Prime Minister Markus Söder (CSU) is making hope for surfers. "We want Munich to remain a surfer paradise," said Söder after a cabinet meeting with plans to allow surfing to take place again. The Free State is also ready to talk about another wave. There are also dangers. "This does not mean that surfing can no longer be possible in the long term," said the Prime …

The surfers in Munich could soon breathe again. Prime Minister Markus Söder talks about a possible second wave. The city of Munich receives support from the Free State of Bavaria.

Bavaria's Minister President isn't just in favor of the Eisbach wave in the English Garden. Surfing fits the Bavarian lifestyle, he says. He also shares his views on reopening the surf wave.