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.

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Idyll in the English Garden in the middle of Munich, Bavaria
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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.
A very cool spot in the centre of Munich where you can watch Surfers in the middle of the city.

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PLAZA Premium München

PLAZA Premium München

Frankfurter Ring 228a Munich
The price is NZ$146 per night from 27 Mar to 28 Mar
NZ$146
27 Mar - 28 Mar
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Munich Marriott Hotel

Berliner Str. 93 Munich BY
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Holiday Inn Express Munich North by IHG

Ingolstadter Strasse 46 Munich
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Hampton by Hilton Munich City North

Hampton by Hilton Munich City North

INGOLSTAEDTER STRASSE 44 Munich
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Maritim Hotel München

Maritim Hotel München

Goethestrasse 7 Munich BY
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Platzl Hotel

Platzl Hotel

4.5 out of 5
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Other neighbourhoods around Alte Heide-Hirschau

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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
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 Pinakothek der Moderne and Koenigsplatz.

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 GOP Variete-Theater Muenchen, 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
Kreuzviertel featuring heritage architecture and a city

Kreuzviertel

Noted for its breweries and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Kreuzviertel. Top attractions like Marienplatz and Kaufingerstrasse are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Lenbachplatz Tram Stop or Karlsplatz (Stachus) Station to see more of the city.

Kreuzviertel


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