Today I'd like to introduce you to the beautiful river running through the heart of Munich. The Isar, whose waters flow from the Alpine region of Tirol in Austria provides visitors and locals with a variety of recreational opportunities.
The river offers fishing (only with a licence) as well as rafting, not wild rafting but floating down the calm river on a wooden raft full of people enjoying a river party which usually includes food, drink, music and a lot of fun on board the leisurely float trip. (Sorry, but I haven't got a photo of the rafting).
Or you can just enjoy a languorous picnic with family & friends on one of the many gravel or grassy shorelines while you listen to the gentle waves. You can take your own barbecue and grill your meat at selected locations along the banks. Bring along a guitar and the atmosphere is guaranteed!
Part of the river - the Eisbach - runs through the Englisher Garden. Here it is thoroughly enjoyed by surfers, who are offered a permanent wave at the southern part of the park where the river's waters shoot from an underground tunnel. So there's no need to travel hundreds of miles to the nearest coastline in order to surf - it can be done right here in the heart of Munich!
Whether you decide to walk or cycle along the numerous paths either side of the river, you'll not regret the outing. The changing face of the Isar always has something new to offer. Stop at one of the many bridges and relish the enchanting view from above. I can assure you that you'll want to come back again!
Maybe I'll bump into you there one day! :-)
