Munich Germany (CNN) -- -- I am originally from Cologne but I moved to Munich more than 12 years ago. I chose to live in this city because of the Eisbach river wave where you can surf on a rapid. For most people around the world Munich is only known as "Oktoberfest City", the town of beer drinkers and pretzel lovers. Most people don't know that Munich is also considered to be a surfing Mecca because of the famous standing wave right in the centre of the city at the Eisbach river. For me it was vice versa. Through surfing this rapid I discovered the Oktoberfest. And since then I've been hooked. Even weeks and days before the beer fest starts, the whole city gets crazy.Don't wear Lederhosen made of plastic or cloth. You will look like a touristMake friends with the ladies delivering the beer, and never be cheap with your tipSleeping is the best way to keep your body fit -- just not on the street or the sidewalkIf you get sick, don't do it close to the river -- people surf there
Tourists of all different nationalities are arriving, flight prices to _ double and the main train station is crowded at all times. It might look a bit lame but it is 55 meters high and you will get a beautiful view over _. If you want to buy traditional _, make sure that they are nearly too tight.