A Trip Down the Danube

Europe's second-longest river, and arguably its most romantic, the Danube River has been immortalized in song literature, and pretty much every postcard that saw a stamp in Budapest. Boat rides down part of its picturesque length are a popular pastime for both tourists and locals, but it's the rare person who has the time to travel its entire length. Luckily, LIFE is here to take you on a trip down the entire Danube through the magic of photographs -- and you won't risk getting your feet wet.