The Danube shaped the history of Europe in a unique way and moved like hardly any other river. As quietly as this lifeline meanders through the center of Europe, its power is just as destructive when it overflows its banks. But its attraction and the fertile surrounding area made people settle along the Danube. This symbiosis created an interplay of growth and destruction.

The borders fought for by the peoples shifted as steadily as the course of the river. Hoping to find a new home, many embarked on the perilous journey without knowing where the river would let them go. Unpredictable and full of facets, the Danube separates and connects – its countless stories unfold to the memory of a continent.