Visiting history: Eine Bootsfahrt auf der Donau, Juli 2024
Do you recall that night in June, Upon the Danube River? We listened to a Ländler-tune, We watch'd the moonbeams quiver. I oft since then have watch'd the moon, But never, love, Oh! never Can I forget that night in June, Upon the Danube River. ~ Charles Hamilton Aide
The Danube is the second-longest river in Europe, after the Volga in Russia. It flows through Central and Southeastern Europe, from the Black Forest south into the Black Sea. A large and historically important river, it was once a frontier of the Roman Empire. In the 21st century, it connects ten European countries, running through their territories or marking a border. The Danube flows southeast for 2,850 km (1,770 mi), passing through or bordering Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Romania, Bulgaria, Moldova, and Ukraine. Among the many cities on the river are four national capitals: Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest, and Belgrade.
We cruised the Danube from just south of Munich passing through Salzburg, Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest. It was a gorgeous beautiful trip. Enjoy the photos!
