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Isar

Bavaria · Germany

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River Isar

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  1. 1Orientation

    Welcome to the banks of the Ee-zar, the alpine river that serves as the lifeblood and soul of Munich. Flowing from the Tyrolean Alps in Austria and cutting straight through the heart of the Bavarian capital, the Isar is much more…

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  2. 2Isar Valley Railway — Industrial Heritage

    Our journey begins a bit further south at a site that perfectly blends Munich's industrial history with its love for beer. In eighteen ninety, Kaiser Wilhelm oversaw a major infrastructure project: the construction of the Ee-zar…

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  3. 3Reichenbach Bridge — The Social Heart

    As we move closer to the city center, we reach the Rye-shen-bah-brue-ke. This bridge is a focal point for Munich's social life, especially on warm summer evenings. …

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  4. 4Ludwigsbruecke Tunnel — Urban Street Art

    Munich is often associated with traditional architecture and 'ho-ka' baroque churches, but if you look closer, you can find a vibrant alternative scene. Just under the Loo-dvigs-brue-ke, in a pedestrian and bike tunnel following…

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  5. 5The Eisbach Wave — River Surfing

    Perhaps the most famous and unusual site associated with the Isar's water is the Ice-bah wave, located at the southern edge of the English Garden. While the Ice-bah itself is a man-made stream that branches off from the Isar, its…

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  6. 6Kleiner Eisbach — The 'Little' Wave

    If the main Ice-bah wave seems too intimidating, there is actually a second, smaller wave located further down the stream, known as the Kleye-ner Ice-bah. This 'little one' is often recommended for those who are still learning…

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  7. 7Mullersches Volksbad — Art Nouveau Splendor

    Returning to the riverbanks, we find another architectural masterpiece that owes its existence to the Isar: the Mue-ller-shes Folks-bahd. Completed in nineteen zero-one, this is one of the most beautiful public bathhouses in the…

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  8. 8Closing

    As we conclude our journey along the Isar, take a final moment to breathe in the fresh alpine air and listen to the water as it journeys toward the Danube. The Isar is more than just a geographic feature; it is the heartbeat of…

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What is Isar?

Isar is a place in Bavaria · Germany with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
LocationBavaria · Germany
TypeHeritage
Story sections8
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates48.1577, 11.4860
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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