When a group of entrepreneurs announced plans to build a surf-able wave pool in Berlin a few weeks ago, it might have seemed an unusual move. But not so to the surfers of Munich, who’ve been riding a landlocked wave there in the Eisbach River for decades. Even though it’s only been legal to do so since 2010, surfers have been riding the man-made wave in the man-made river since at least 1972. Local surfers have honed the shape of the wave using submerged planks held in place by ropes attached to the bridge. The Eisbach is icy, shallow, and swift, so it’s only suitable for the very experienced and cold tolerant, or wetsuit equipped. Despite the dangers and chilly water, it’s not uncommon to see surfers lined up waiting for a turn to ride. Check out this sea-free surf spot   … Pictures and more
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