European Waterways

Over 40,000 kilometers of navigable waterways connecting cities, towns, and countryside across Europe.

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Waterways by Country

France

8,500 km navigable

Canal du Midi, Seine, Rhône

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Netherlands

6,200 km navigable

Amsterdam Canals, IJsselmeer

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Germany

7,300 km navigable

Rhine, Main-Danube Canal

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Belgium

2,000 km navigable

Albert Canal, Meuse

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United Kingdom

3,200 km navigable

Thames, Grand Union Canal

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Italy

2,400 km navigable

Po River, Venetian Lagoon

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Poland

3,600 km navigable

Vistula, Oder

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Austria

358 km navigable

Danube

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Czech Republic

664 km navigable

Elbe, Vltava

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Hungary

1,622 km navigable

Danube, Tisza

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Romania

1,779 km navigable

Danube, Danube-Black Sea Canal

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Croatia

785 km navigable

Sava, Drava

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Major European Rivers

Rhine

Flowing 1,233 km from the Swiss Alps to the North Sea, the Rhine is one of Europe's most important waterways, connecting Switzerland, Germany, France, and the Netherlands.

  • Major ports: Basel, Strasbourg, Cologne, Rotterdam
  • UNESCO World Heritage Middle Rhine Valley

Danube

Europe's second-longest river at 2,850 km, the Danube flows through 10 countries from Germany's Black Forest to the Black Sea, making it the most international river in the world.

  • Major cities: Vienna, Budapest, Belgrade, Bucharest
  • Connected to Rhine via Main-Danube Canal

French Waterway Directory

Comprehensive guide to navigable waterways in France

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Waterways
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Navigable
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Locks

La Seine

river

1.0 km
0 locks
Navigable
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La Seine

river

0.3 km
0 locks
Navigable
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La Seine

river

0.5 km
0 locks
Navigable
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Seine

river

896.7 km
0 locks
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