Munich to introduce an additional official surfable water feature - Munich will soon welcome a new official surfing spot.
The Dianabad wave in Munich's English Garden, a renowned artificial standing wave for surfers, is set to see improved access and management thanks to a land swap agreement between the City of Munich and the State of Bavaria. This unique urban surfing spot, which offers a one-of-a-kind experience in the heart of the city, has faced complex jurisdictional issues due to the English Garden being managed by multiple entities.
The land swap agreement involves the exchange of parcels of land bordering the surf wave and adjacent park areas, aiming to consolidate control over key areas around the Dianabad wave. This move clarifies jurisdiction, enabling both parties to manage access, maintenance, and infrastructure improvements more effectively.
The swap will facilitate several benefits:
1. Clear Jurisdiction: With jurisdiction defined, both parties can invest in facilities such as walkways, signage, and safety measures to support surfers and visitors. 2. Improved Infrastructure: The consolidated control allows for easier investment in infrastructure, enhancing the overall surfing experience and safety. 3. Sustainable Management: The swap enables coordinated efforts between city and state to protect the natural environment while maintaining recreational use. 4. Legal and Administrative Streamlining: The land swap removes bureaucratic complications, allowing streamlined permitting, event organization, and long-term planning to enhance the surf wave’s accessibility and quality.
The agreement will ensure the Dianabad wave remains accessible and well-maintained for surfers, encouraging more people to enjoy this unique urban surfing spot safely and sustainably.
The Dianabad wave, also known as Eisbach wave 2 or E2, is distinct from the nearby Eisbach wave at Haus der Kunst. Surfers have had to awkwardly navigate along a fence to reach the wave, but access from the other, municipal side will be possible by spring, according to Munich's Mayor Dieter Reiter.
The land swap between the state and the city is facilitating the development of another official surf wave in the Dianabad wave. Bavarian Minister-President Markus Söder likened Munich's development of surfing to being the California of Germany, while Munich's Mayor Dieter Reiter announced that the land swap is making it possible for surf enthusiasts to access the wave more easily.
However, legal matters related to the land swap need to be settled first. The approximately 1,300 square meter area in the English Garden where the Dianabad wave is located is under the jurisdiction of the Bavarian Palace, Garden, and Lake Administration.
The Dianabad wave, a popular and unique urban surfing spot, is set to benefit significantly from this land swap agreement, ensuring its continued enjoyment by surfers and visitors alike.
Despite the Commission not yet adopting a proposal for a directive on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation, this land swap agreement between the City of Munich and the State of Bavaria promises to improve the lifestyle of surfers visiting the English Garden's Dianabad wave. The streamlined legal and administrative processes resulting from the agreement will pave the way for home-and-garden improvements, such as walkways, signage, and safety measures, to enhance the surfing experience and protect the natural environment around the wave.
