Alte Heide-Hirschau Travel Guide

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The Eisbach is a river that flows through the English Garden, and the river surfing can be found on the southern end of the park.   The Eisbach is actually a man-made river, and the standing wave where the river surfing takes place is around a meter high. Since it is a standing wave, surfers can stay on it for as long as they’re able to keep their balance because it doesn’t ebb and flow like ocean waves.

River surfing technically wasn’t allowed until 2010, when it was officially legalized, but surfers have used it since 1972. Now they even hold surfing competitions here.

#Nature
The Eisbach is a river that flows through the English Garden, and the river surfing can be found on the southern end of the park.   The Eisbach is actually a man-made river, and the standing wave where the river surfing takes place is around a meter high. Since it is a standing wave, surfers can stay on it for as long as they’re able to keep their balance because it doesn’t ebb and flow like ocean waves.

River surfing technically wasn’t allowed until 2010, when it was officially legalized, but surfers have used it since 1972. Now they even hold surfing competitions here.

#Nature
Idyll in the English Garden in the middle of Munich, Bavaria
#green
Englischer Garten - Seehaus
The Englischer Garten is a large public park in the centre of Munich, Bavaria, stretching from the city centre to the northeastern city limits.

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Steigenberger Hotel München

Steigenberger Hotel München

Berliner Str. 85 Munich
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$252 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
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16 Feb - 17 Feb
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Great location and nice room.

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PLAZA Premium München

PLAZA Premium München

Frankfurter Ring 228a Munich
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includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Munich. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Allianz Arena and BMW Welt are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (372 reviews)
Clean room, nice staff, cool gym amenities

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Munich Marriott Hotel

Munich Marriott Hotel

Berliner Str. 93 Munich BY
The price is NZ$218 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
NZ$218
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Munich. Enjoy 3 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Clean room, efficient staff, very helpful, quiet. Not many things to do within walking distance of the hotel. Easy parking, too.

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

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Holiday Inn Express Munich North by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Munich North by IHG

Ingolstadter Strasse 46 Munich
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Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Munich. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
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Premier Inn München City Schwabing

Premier Inn München City Schwabing

Frankfurter Ring 182 Munich
The price is NZ$106 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
NZ$106
8 Mar - 9 Mar
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Stay at this hotel in Munich. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions BMW Welt and Olympic Park are located ...
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Room was comfortable, warm, cozy and spacious. Wifi was fast and service was great. Parking is convenient.

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Holiday Inn - the niu, Loco Munich North by IHG

Holiday Inn - the niu, Loco Munich North by IHG

Frankfurter Ring 228 Munich
The price is NZ$140 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
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Stay at this hotel in Munich. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (634 reviews)
Overnight stay in Munich and we chose the niu because of the fantastic location. The room was clean, the beds were great, and despite overlooking the autobahn it was quiet indoors. The breakfast was delicious!

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Holiday Inn - the niu, Loco Munich North by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Alte Heide-Hirschau

Siegestor showing a city, night scenes and heritage elements

Schwabing

4/5(12 area reviews)

Travellers choose Schwabing for its picturesque gardens. Hop aboard the metro at Parzivalplatz Tram Stop or Schwabinger Tor Tram Stop and check out top sights like Leopoldstrasse.

Schwabing
Siegestor showing a city, night scenes and heritage elements

Schwabing-Freimann

4/5(1 area review)

Consider a visit to Showpalast München and take some time to enjoy the colourful gardens during your time in Schwabing-Freimann. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Kieferngarten U-Bahn or Freimann U-Bahn.

Schwabing-Freimann
Lowenbrau showing a bar and drinks or beverages

Maxvorstadt

4/5(77 area reviews)

Travellers love Maxvorstadt for its popular shops, and you can see more of Munich by jumping on the metro at Schellingstraße Station or Pinakotheken Tram Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Koenigsplatz and Lowenbrau.

Maxvorstadt
Surfing in Munich 🏄🏼

Lehel

5/5(2 area reviews)

You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Lehel. Spend some time visiting top spots like St-Anna-Platz, and catch the metro at Maxmonument Tram Station or Lehel U-Bahn to see more of the area.

Lehel
Glyptothek showing heritage architecture

Königsplatz

Restaurants, spas and gardens highlight some notable features of Königsplatz. Make a stop by Koenigsplatz or Kunstareal München while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Konigsplatz U-Bahn or Ottostraße Tram Stop to get around town.

Königsplatz
Hofbrauhaus showing a city, heritage architecture and street scenes

Graggenau

Noted for its museums and historical sites, there's plenty to explore in Graggenau. Top attractions like Marienplatz and National Theater are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Nationaltheater Tram Stop or Kammerspiele Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Graggenau


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