Church, mosque or temple · UNESCO
Melk Abbey
Melk, Austria
A sweeping golden-yellow baroque abbey on a rock above the Danube.
Neighbourhood · Austria · Lower Austria
Dürnstein
A tiny Danube town with a blue baroque abbey tower and castle ruins above.
UNESCO World Heritage about 2 h
For storytellers
Why Dürnstein matters
Dürnstein is a small village in the Wachau with a blue-and-white abbey tower beside the river and castle ruins on the hill above. English folk tradition links the castle with a king held prisoner here. Climb up for a view over the river and vineyards.
Talking points
- The blue tower is a Wachau icon.
- Ruins stand on the hill above.
- Apricot treats are sold in the lanes.
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More in Melk
Scenic route · UNESCO
Wachau Valley
Melk, Austria
A Danube valley of vineyards, apricot orchards and small castles between Melk and Krems.