For the best way to see medieval Europe, travel on the continent’s newest waterway. Completing a project of Charlemagne, King ...

Rising in Germany’s Black Forest and meandering 1,170 miles through 10 countries and four capital cities – Vienna, Budapest, Bratislava and Belgrade – to the Black Sea, the Danube offers countless ...

This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). Snaking almost 1,800 miles from its source in Germany’s Black Forest to the Black Sea in Romania, the Danube is best explored slowly.

But in terms of the difference between traveling Europe on our own or cruising a river with Viking, both have their pluses.

Dozens of German warships that sank during World War II have resurfaced in the Danube River near Prahovo, Serbia. The vessels — exposed due to the river’s low water levels — were among hundreds of ...

Flowing through ten countries, the Danube is Europe’s most international river. From its source in Germany’s Black Forest to its vast delta on the Black Sea, the Danube connects cultures, economies, ...

Rivers throughout history played a key role in the development of civilisations. Humans used river water for irrigation, ...

European Inland navigation: Precious riverine landscapes threatened by massive degradation European Inland navigation: Precious riverine landscapes threatened by massive degradation The Danube River ...

PRAHOVO, Serbia — The worst drought in Europe in decades has not only scorched farmland and hampered river traffic, it also has exposed a part of almost forgotten World War II history: The hulks of ...

The remains of more than 20 World War II-era German warships have been exposed in the Danube River near Prahovo, Serbia, as a result of Europe’s worst drought in 500 years. The ships — some of which ...

HAMBURG (Reuters) - Low water levels on the Rhine and Danube in Germany mean cargo vessels cannot sail fully loaded on the German sections of both rivers, traders said on Monday. Dry weather in recent ...