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Bookmark & shareThere's stacks of outdoor fun to be had in Munich. First off, there's boating in the English Garden, rafting on the Isar, nude bathing on the riverbanks, and surfing like you've never seen. If you prefer to stay dry, there's bike tracks and ice-skating available too.
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boating
The most popular spot in town to take a leisurely boat trip is at the Kleinhesseloher See (Kleinhesseloher Lake) in the Englischer Garten (English Garden), where rowing/pedal boats cost around €7.00 per half-hour for up to four people. You can also hire boats at the Olympiapark.
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cycling
Munich is an excellent place for cycling. There are many places that hire out bikes by the hour or day. Some staff will speak English and are happy to provide tips and advice on touring around Munich or will offer guided bike tours of the city.
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surfing
The surf 'scene' may elicit giggles from the cognoscenti but it's undeniably popular. At the southern edge of the Englischer Garten, surfers queue to ride the artificially created wave in an icy offshoot of the Isar River.
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swimming
Bathing in the Isar isn't advisable due to pollution, however, this doesn't seem to deter many of the locals once the weather starts warming up. The two best public swimming pools are the Olympia-Schwimmhalle and the spectacular Art Nouveau Müllersches Volksbad in Haidhausen.
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