Reinhard WimmerCruise DirectorEntertainer

And every journey is different.

One river.
A thousand stories.

2,000 kilometres of fascinating facts about Europe’s great river.

River cruise ships on the Danube beneath dramatic clouds
The Basilica of Esztergom above the banks of the Danube
EsztergomBasilica above the Danube
Illuminated Elizabeth Bridge in Budapest at night, viewed from a ship
BudapestAn evening view from the ship
The illuminated Hungarian Parliament in Budapest at night beside the Danube
BudapestParliament at night
Richly decorated sacred interior in Belgrade
BelgradeSacred art along the Danube

Explore the Danube

The Danube
page by page.

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The Crew – Life on Board

The people, teamwork and daily life behind a river cruise.

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Map of the Danube

The river’s course at a glance.

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SWR Documentary

A television journey along the Danube.

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Danube River Kilometres

Countries, landmarks and river kilometres.

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Iron Gates and Cataracts

The spectacular Danube gorge.

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Locks & Hydropower

Navigation, energy and engineering along the river.

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Danube Delta

The Danube on its final kilometres.

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