Munich Police Warn of Life-Threatening Risks on Thin Ice

Authorities caution residents after over 100 people were found on dangerously thin ice at Nymphenburg Canal.

Police in Munich cleared the Nymphenburg Canal after more than 100 people were seen on ice only five centimeters thick, posing a severe safety risk.
Officials emphasize that ice must be at least ten centimeters thick to safely support individuals, a condition rarely met in the region.
The city’s Grünanlagenaufsicht, responsible for ice safety, states that prolonged periods of subzero temperatures are required for ice to become safe, which is currently unlikely.
Residents are urged to heed warning signs and consult the municipal hotline for updates on ice conditions before venturing onto frozen waters.
In Augsburg, a general ban on walking on natural ice surfaces has been in place since 2021, with violators facing fines of up to €1,000.