Danube is the largest Western European river with established navigation. Barges and bulk carriers travel along the river during the entire navigation, and motor ships of travel companies make tours along the Danube in the summer months, from May to September. The river is very picturesque, a gift for lovers of leisurely cruises and travelers who try to visit the maximum number of countries in one go. The Danube is quite suitable for this purpose, ten European countries are located on its way.
The states through which the Danube flows begin in Germany, where the source is located. The mountains of the German Black Forest give rise to a great river. The birth of the Danube is shrouded in mystery. After walking about thirty kilometers, the river suddenly disappears. All the water, to the last drop, goes underground, boils there and rushes about to break out after 12 kilometers in the form of a powerful source, which was given the name Aakhsky key. In 1876, this key was tested, it turned out that it is fed entirely by water from the source of the Danube.
But the most interesting thing is that the Aah Key gives all the water to the Radolfzeller Aah River, which takes it to Lake Boden, and from this lake the Rhine River originates, which is one of the largest water arteries in Germany. Nevertheless, the available water resources are quite sufficient for the Danube itself. After turning at the German Regensburg, the river gains strength, gradually becomes full-flowing and already slowly flows further. After passing through Austria and the Vienna depression, the Danube River flows for some time along the border of Slovakia with Hungary. Rather, it becomes a natural border between the two countries over a fairly long stretch. Then, in the Budapest area, it turns sharply south.
Now the path of a wonderful European river lies to the south, along the way the Danube divides the Hungarian capital - Budapest - into two cities, Buda and Pest. I must say that Buda and Pest, together with the Danube, form one of the most beautiful places on the entire globe. The Hungarian capital is also the world capital of therapeutic baths. Numerous hot springs have made Budapest one of the top destinations in the spa industry, and the Blue Danube has helped in this city.
After crossing the southern border of Hungary, the Danube once again becomes a natural border between two countries, this time Serbia and Croatia. However, soon the Danube turns sharply to the left, leaves the border and meets the beautiful old city of Belgrade. In the same place, the Danube receives one of its main tributaries, the Sava River. Replenished strength, flowsfurther towards Romania. And again, for the umpteenth time, the Danube River becomes a natural border between the two countries. Along the entire length of contact between Romanian territory and Bulgaria, the border runs along the Danube.
And just short of the shores of the Black Sea, the Danube turns north to touch the southernmost point of Moldova and walk a little on Ukrainian soil. It is divided into several branches, forming a classic triangle of a river delta, passes the last few kilometers and calmly pours its waters, tired from a long journey, into the hospitable Black Sea.
