Church, mosque or temple · UNESCO
Melk Abbey
Melk, Austria
A sweeping golden-yellow baroque abbey on a rock above the Danube.
Town · Austria · Lower Austria
Melk
A small Danube town beneath a giant baroque abbey, at the entrance to the Wachau valley.
about 2.5 h
For storytellers
Why Melk matters
Melk is dominated by its abbey, a golden-yellow baroque monastery on a rocky bluff above the Danube. The little town below is easy to explore on foot. It's also the gateway to the Wachau valley, a landscape of vineyards, apricot orchards and castles that rewards a slow trip by bike or boat.
Talking points
- The abbey is one of the best examples of baroque architecture in Central Europe.
- The Wachau is famous for apricots and white wine.
- Boats and cycle paths run along the Danube.
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What to see in Melk
Scenic route · UNESCO
Wachau Valley
Melk, Austria
A Danube valley of vineyards, apricot orchards and small castles between Melk and Krems.
Neighbourhood · UNESCO
Dürnstein
Melk, Austria
A tiny Danube town with a blue baroque abbey tower and castle ruins above.
Also nearby
Within about 40 km, closest first.