At the widest point of the Danube, three miles, the hot weather makes the river perfect for swimming. We meet the man who keeps the mosquitoes at bay.

The Iron Gates to The Black Sea

Dan Wesker

Sophia Baron

From Budapest to Belgrade

Deep in the Black Forest in Germany, the Danube River begins. People from all countries visit the head of this legendary river and debate its source.

From Its Source to Linz

Along the river's bank, people's lives are greatly affected by the mighty Danube, whether it brings them prosperous times or hard times.

From The Wachau To Hungary

The Danube River flows among three islands in Hungary's capital city of Budapest offering sustenance in the form of traditional Hungarian ingredients.

The Danube is a truly European river. It measures 2,888 kilometers (nearly 1,800 miles) from its source in the Black Forest to its mouth in the Black Sea, and it connects 10 countries with very different cultures. The Danube is therefore not only the second-longest European river after the Volga, but also the most international river in the world. It was and is one of the most important trade routes in Europe and forms a lifeline for many people.

The Iron Gates to The Black Sea

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