Is the Blue Danube Really Blue?

We’ve compiled fun facts and interesting ways to take in the scenery, culture, and history surrounding the beautiful blue Danube River that we hope will add enjoyment to your experience.

If you happen to be looking at the river from Vienna, the water may not appear to be blue. Glacier sediments during the winter causes the water to look more gray.

Further east, it changed again for us, where winter in Budapest brought forth the most vivid shade of blue imaginable.

See more about the Blue Danube including amazing tours you can take to see more of the river.