The Rhine is the second-longest river in Central and Western Europe (after the Danube), at about 1,230 km (760 mi), [note 1] with an average discharge of about 2,900 m 3 /s (100,000 cu ft/s). …

Dec 26, 2025 · Rhine River, river and waterway of western Europe, culturally and historically one of the great rivers of the continent and among the most important arteries of industrial …

Among the largest and most important cities on the Rhine are Cologne, Rotterdam, Düsseldorf, Duisburg, Strasbourg, Nijmegen, and Basel. The Rhine has been a vital navigable waterway …

The Rhine River spans Central Europe and Western Europe. It flows through or along the borders of Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria, Germany, France and The Netherlands. It is a major …

Apr 16, 2025 · Flowing through six countries—Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria, Germany, France, and the Netherlands—it has shaped European history, culture, and economies for …

Aug 29, 2025 · After exiting Lake Constance, the river is known as the High Rhine, defining much of the Swiss-German border and featuring the powerful Rhine Falls. From Basel, Switzerland, …

The Rhine is a major river in Europe, originating in the Swiss Alps and flowing northward through Germany, France, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, and Belgium before emptying into the North …

Discover the new story of the Rhine. Historically, the Rhine is Western Europe's most important waterway. The source of the river is in the Swiss Alps.

With a length of 375 kilometers, the Rhine is the longest river in Switzerland. Although the Rhine flows far to the east of the country, thanks to mighty tributaries it drains 80 per cent of …

The river Rhine begins at Tomasee, a lake in the canton of Graubünden in Switzerland, [1] and runs through Switzerland, Germany and the Netherlands. It is the border between Switzerland …