WHERE THE DANUBE
GROWS UP
Initially a small river that regularly disappears below ground, the Danube makes its break-through, in the truest sense of the word, at Kelheim. This natural spectacle is best viewed from aboard a boat.
SCHLÖGENER
SCHLINGE
The natural wonder Schlögener Schlinge is one of the most famous river meanders in Europe. Here the Danube presents twos pectacular changes of direction. This is unique along the entire Danube,
DANUBE REGATTA
Since 2013, professional athletes have teamed up with enthusiastic amateur students to sail down the river, with avid fans cheering the race, supporting their alma mater. Besides the Hungarian participants, Harvard and Princeton University also send a team to conquer the Danube in this exciting, internationally recognised competition.
VUCEDOL
The Vucedol Culture Museum presents the cultural phenomena of the civilisation established near Vukovar, on the banks of the Danube, 5,000 years ago. The exhibition focuses on everyday life and the achievements of the people in a variety of different fields.
MAGICAL
IRON GATE
Djerdap National Park is home to a number of nature reserves, a place with diverse landscapes and a cradle of old world history, with a cultural heritage dating back to Neolithic times. With its 100 km, the Djerdap Iron Gate Gorge is the longest river gorge in Europe and can be enjoyed from the popular Danube cycle route.
BELOGRADCHIK
Located on the slopes of the Balkan Mountains, the city of Belogradchik is famous for its history, the nearby fortress dating back to Roman times, as well as for the Belogradchik Rocks – a natural phenomenon over 200 million years old.
DELTA
Before entering into the Black Sea, the Danube divides into a remarkable delta of more than 4,000 square kilometers. It is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, hosting 23 natural ecosystems with over 300 bird, fish and animal species.