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). …

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 transport in the world.

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 …

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 …

May 15, 2025 · The Rhine is a European river which begins in the Swiss Alps, specifically at Lake Toma (Tomasee), and flows northward through six countries: Switzerland, Austria, …

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

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 …

The Rhine connects the Alps to the North Sea and represents the most important cultural and economic axis in Middle Europe. Its use is more intensive and varied than that of all other …

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 Rhine flows through six countries: Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria, Germany, France, and the Netherlands. Major cities along its path include Basel, Strasbourg, Cologne, and Rotterdam.