Surf's up on the Eisbach River
by editors@theworld.org (Rebecca Rosman) from The World: Latest Stories on (#6X3QW)
It may be hundreds of miles away from any coastline, but the Bavarian capital of Munich is home to one of the world's most iconic - albeit dangerous - waves. The Eisbach wave apparently appeared overnight in 1972 after the city submerged several concrete blocks under a bridge to block the river's strong current. This created an accidental constant flowing wave effect - one which experienced surfers immediately seized upon. Reporter Rebecca Rosman has the story from Munich.
This story originally aired on May 23, 2024.