Welcome back to Munich Unlocked, your ultimate guide to navigating life as an expat in the Bavarian capital! This week, Alex and Sam dive headfirst into Munich's chaotic and colorful summer festival season.

We start the episode with a local news roundup, discussing the tragic freight train collision in Milbertshofen, the massive street parties for Munich's 868th birthday, and the recent drone disruptions that brought flights at Munich Airport to a standstill.

Ever watched the river surfers in the Englischer Garten and wondered how it all started? Sam gives Alex a Bavarian history lesson on the famous Eisbachwelle and reveals the wild true story of how surfing the wave was actually strictly illegal for decades before a grassroots campaign changed the rules in 2010.

Plus, we hype up the absolute must-attend event ...