Munich's Iconic Eisbach Wave Wiped Out

Shares in the surfing community of Munich plummeted this week as city engineers announced the disappearance of the Eisbach wave, a 1.2-mile long swell that had become a beloved destination for experienced surfers. The wave, known as the "E1," had been a staple of the city's English Garden since its discovery in the 1970s, and its loss has left locals and tourists alike in shock. According to Jakob Netzer, a seasoned surfer who had ridden the wave numerous times, the Eisbach wave was a force to be reckoned with. "It was gnarly. Dangerous. Only the most experienced could surf it," Netzer said, staring at the spot where the wave once regularly appeared. The wave's disappearance is attributed to the recent dredging of the Eisbach stream, a two-kilometer-long mountain stream that flows through central Munich. City engineers finished dredging the bottom of the Eisbach in early November, and the effects were immediate. The wave, which had been a consistent feature of the city's surfing scene for decades, vanished without warning. Netzer, who had grown up surfing the Eisbach wave, expressed his disappointment at the loss. "And it's very sad the wave is not working," he said. The Eisbach wave had gained international recognition as one of the world's most unique surfing spots. Its popularity had been fueled by the fact that it was an inland wave, located in the heart of Munich's English Garden. The wave's disappearance has left a void in the city's surfing community, and many are calling for its return. As the city's surfing community comes to terms with the loss of the Eisbach wave, officials are working to find a solution. The city's parks department has announced plans to study the wave's disappearance and explore options for its revival. Meanwhile, local surfers are rallying behind a campaign to get their wave back. The disappearance of the Eisbach wave serves as a reminder of the delicate balance between human activity and the natural environment. As the city continues to evolve and grow, it is clear that the Eisbach wave will not be easily replaced. For now, the surfing community of Munich will have to wait and see if the wave will return, or if a new generation of surfers will have to discover a new wave to call their own.