Guided tour along
the Isar
Stroll, discover, marvel - Munich with a difference!
Fancy a Munich escape? Then join us for a stroll along the Isar River – where the city suddenly becomes quiet, where history meets nature, and where true Munich residents enjoy their time off.
We'll walk together along one of Europe's most beautiful urban rivers—past hidden gems, old bridges, wild banks, and surprising views. You'll learn how the Isar River has shaped Munich, why it used to be avoided, and how it has now become a favorite spot for many. This tour is like the Isar itself: sometimes calm, sometimes wild, but always with a special view of the city.
When?
by appointment!
Your tour, your appointment!
90 - 120 minutes
Extension possible
220.00 €
up to 20 people
approx. 2.5 km
very easy route
Wittelsbach Bridge
or by arrangement
No Munich without the Isar...
Declaration of love to a river
It proudly winds its way through Munich – the Isar. Sometimes gently babbling, sometimes loudly rushing. Sometimes shallow and peaceful, sometimes wild and untamed. A river that has never been completely controlled – and that's precisely what makes it so special. Even before it crosses the city limits at Großhesselohe, it has already covered almost 140 kilometers of nature and history.
And yes: Without the Isar, Munich probably wouldn't exist. Since the city's earliest days, life here has been closely linked to the river – in good times and in stormy times. The Isar has been a transportation route, a source of energy, a bathing spot, and sometimes a threat. Especially when it once again overflowed its banks and caused a major disruption to city life.
A walk along the Isar – experience the city’s history up close
On my Isar River tour, you'll experience this special mix: history, nature, and urban vibrancy. You'll learn how the people of Munich have tried to tame the Isar for centuries – with weirs, dams, bridges, and concrete. And why that wasn't always a good idea.
Isar and floods – again and again "land under water"
After the devastating floods of 1899, the river was finally forced into a rigid stone corset. The result? Imprisoned nature, declining biodiversity, a dead riverbed running right through the city.
Renaturation of the Isar – Return of Nature
But then came the major turning point: the "Isar Plan." A bold decision by the city, state, and committed citizens that breathed new life into the Isar. Between 2000 and 2011, eight kilometers of the river were renaturalized—that is, banks were opened, natural currents were allowed, and habitats for animals and plants were created. Today, fish, birds, children in rubber boots—and plenty of Munich residents seeking a bit of freedom in their everyday lives—float there once again.
Experience the Isar – Your city tour for nature and history
On our walk along the Isar, I will show you precisely these places: the renaturalized banks, the old bridges, the wild gravel banks – but also the stories of how this river has shaped the face of the city over the centuries.
If you want to get to know Munich from its green, original and surprisingly modern side, then this tour is just right for you.
