In Munich, in close proximity to the main attractions of the city, the river Isar (Isar) flows, which, with a length of 14 kilometers, leads through the entire city in the direction from south to north.
The natural river landscape of the Isar, with its gentle, gravel and green banks, and floodplains, forms an important central recreation area in Munich.
At any time of the year the river offers residents the places and routes for leisure and some sports (running, bike, videos, etc.).
On warm summer days, the coast of izar is a popular spot for picnics and sunbathing. In fact, ISAR can swim, there is a place for surfing. On the coast of the allocated BBQ areas.
The swimming season lasts from may 15 to September 15.
In Munich the ISAR, which also includes communities on the ISAR North and South of the city, wastewater treatment plant is equipped with systems of water disinfection with ultraviolet rays. So the water in the ISAR clean and safe for swimming, except in cases of heavy rains and floods.
Along the river there is a lot of places to stay - such a small, pebble-stone or green areas of the coast where you can stay. However, it is worth remembering that the ISAR is a river of natural origin, it is peculiar for, also on the river are located the technical facilities (bridges, dams, weirs), so swimming in the river is recommended in strictly designated areas that are considered most safe for recreation and swimming.
Bathing in the ISAR in Munich:
- in the southern part of cityfrom railway bridge (Brücke Großhesseloher) before reaching the bridge Marieclaude (Marienklausensteg); from the bridge Marieclaude (Marienklausensteg) and to bridge Thalkirchner (Thalkirchner Brücke) to Isartor channel; at the Flaucher area (Flaucher) and to the bridge of Wittelsbach (Wittelsbacherbrücke) - on the East side;
- in the city center: on the East side just below the bridge Reichenbach (Reichenbachbrücke);
- in the Northern part of the city: 200 meters from the bridge of max Joseph (Max-Joseph-Brücke) and about 200 meters from the dam Overfiring (Stauwehr Oberföhring) near the English garden.
However, those wishing to escape the summer heat, you can see the swimmers in other areas of the river. For example, in the city center near the Museum island, the island of the Prater bridge-dam Versteeg (Wehrsteg). To do so, or not - to solve only to you! But the warning signs are more strictly observed! While sunbathing on the coast of the river is not forbidden.
The latest information on safe bathing in the ISAR in Munich is recommended to specify directly in front of the rest ( see here).
In the southern part of Munich on the West side of the river, is a natural outdoor pool "Maria Einsiedel".
Isartor channel flows through a pool of almost 400 meters.
On the territory of the baths are: a 50 metre pool for swimmers, which is connected to the non-swimmers with a channel width of 6 meters, children's swimming area; nudist swimming area; sun loungers; green area; children's Playground; table tennis; outdoor chess; football field.
Address: Zentralanstalt, 28 (Zentralländstraße). Website: naturbad maria einsiedel.
Bathing on Erase you can organize a picnic to bring along or buy on the spot, and consume food and beverages.
But to have a barbecue (grilling sausages, meat, fish, vegetables, charcoal, etc.) should be strictly within the designated areas.
The grill on the ISAR:
- in the southern part of the city, along the coastline of the southern part of the Flaucher (Flaucher) with BBQ areas and nearby Isartor meadows South of the river;
- in the Northern part of the city: several BBQ areas on the island part with the dam Overfiring.
Read more about all areas of the grill in Munich, on the ISAR, it is possible to learn here.
Surfing on the ISAR is allocated in the southern part of Munich and is called "the Raft of the Earth" (Floßlände).
The surf spot is located on the canal in the city camping Thalkirchen. This place is an overflow of water rather soft and is suitable for beginners, including children.
Attention! On the wave you can surf only at certain times during the rafting season from 1st may to mid-September, from 14:00 to 19:00 hours.
For the more experienced surfers in Munich is the wave of the "Eisbach" (Eisbach-Welle) - a famous part of the flowing stream in the English garden - the Creek Eisbach, located in the southern tip of the Park, near the House of art (Haus der Kunst), street Prinzregentenstrasse (Prinzregentenstraße). Read more about English garden and the Eisbach wave video...
The beautiful valley of the ISAR organizes rafting on the rafts with music, beer and Bavarian sausages. For example, from Wolfratshausen to Munich.
At any time of the year is ideal for walks and relax in the "green (in warm season) zones", located on the ISAR in the form of Islands and on the coasts of the river in the form of embankments and parks.
In the southern part of Munich, on the East Bank of the ISAR is located in a quiet area of the zoo (Münchner Tierpark Hellabrunn), which is geotopia where the animals are housed in spacious enclosures in accordance with the habitats: from the Arctic circle to Africa, from Europe to Asia and from America to Australia.
The zoo was founded in 1911. Is one of the most known scientifically managed zoos in Europe. Over 750 species of animals live in a natural place in the landscape protection zone of the meadows of the ISAR.
Address of the zoo: Techextreme, 30 (Tierparkstraße). The website of the zoo: hellabrunn.
Flaucher (Flaucher) is green areas of the ISAR river with places for swimming and BBQ, located in the southern part of Munich.
On Flaucher are areas for walking and recreation, playgrounds and cafes, including a beer garden "Zum Flaucher Biergarten".
Museum island (Museumsinsel / Museumsinsel) is located on the river ISAR in Central Munich.
The island consists of two parts, divided by a bridge Ludwig:
the southern and greater part of the Museum island is one of the most popular and visited places in Munich, because there is a German Museum of masterpieces of science and technology (Deutsches Museum), which represents more than 30 thousand exhibits from 50 fields of science and engineering, from astrophysics to cell biology. Read more about German Museum.
the Northern and smaller part of the island is currently a small Park with the fountain of Father Rhine (Vater-Rhein-Brunnen / Vater-Rhein-Brunnen), which is decorated with a sculpture of the God of the river Rhine. Read more about Museum island...
The Prater island (Praterinsel / Praterinsel) is a small island located on the river ISAR in Central Munich.
The island consists of two parts separated by a bridge of Maximilian.
On the island of the Prater is located: buildings, a small Park, children's Playground, rental spaces and a beach club and the Alpine Museum (Alpines Museum), a permanent exhibition which, among other things, demonstrates the touristic use of the Alps. Read more about the island of the Prater...
Park Maximiliansanlagen (Maximiliansanlagen) is located directly at the banks of the river.
The Park covers almost 30 hectares, stretches for 2 kilometers along the East Bank of the ISAR and is one of the favorite places in the city for sports, walks and rest.
In the Park: the abundance of greenery, paths and trails for walking, places for rest and terraces.
In the summer on the banks of the river among locals and guests of the city. And in the snowy winter days a small hilly parts of the Park are used for sledding and boats. Read more about the Park Maximiliansanlagen...
In the North of Munich, along the West Bank of the ISAR, lies the beautiful English garden (Englischer Garten) is a large public Park, which is one of the largest urban parks in the world.
Currently, the English garden is a popular place for walks, rest and sport, both among locals and visitors alike.
In the Park there are several significant attractions including: the observation deck with rotunda, Japanese tea house, Chinese tower, restaurants with beer gardens etc read More about English garden...
In any season you can stroll along the quays along the river and(or) numerous bridges over the river that connects the two banks of the river and the Islands situated on the ISAR.
Some of the bridges represent engineering monuments, while others are completely pedestrian. Read more about the bridges and embankments in the centre of Munich...
All accommodation in Munich, including near the river ISAR and the city centre, you can view and book here 
