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Frankfurt Surfing Debate: Wave Restored, Then Dismantled
12/28/2025
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- A debate intensified in Frankfurt over restoring surfing in the English Garden after city workers removed an unauthorized beam that created a surfable wave.
- The wave disappeared in October due to maintenance work.
- Surfers briefly enjoyed the wave over Christmas, but safety concerns led the city to dismantle the structure.
- Earlier this year, a tragic accident prompted city officials to deem the beam illegal and dangerous.
