Danube
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The Danube is the second-longest river in Europe, with a length of 2850 km. It begins in the Black Forest in Germany and flows east to the Black Sea, forming the Danube Delta on its western coast. From west to east, the Danube passes through or borders ten countries, including four capital cities:
- Germany
- Austria (Vienna)
- Slovakia (Bratislava)
- Hungary (Budapest)
- Croatia
- Serbia (Belgrade)
- Bulgaria
- Romania
- Moldova
- Ukraine
Unsurprisingly, each language has its own form of the river's name: die Donau in German, the Dunaj in Slovak, the Duna in Hungarian, and Dunărea in Romania.
UnderstandThe Danube is a major tourist attraction. Over the years, it has played an important role in the history of Europe.
Get inThere are a few cruise ships that travel from the Rhine via the Main River and the Rhine–Main–Danube Canal to the Danube, making it possible to travel from the North Sea to the Black Sea.
GoSome ambitious canoe or kayakers attempt to travel the "length" of the river. Whilst some undertake the trip independently, others participate on the Tour - International - Danubien (TID).
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- Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Danube" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Photo: Danubemap.png, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons