Church, mosque or temple · UNESCO
Melk Abbey
Melk, Austria
A sweeping golden-yellow baroque abbey on a rock above the Danube.
Scenic route · Austria · Lower Austria
Wachau Valley
A Danube valley of vineyards, apricot orchards and small castles between Melk and Krems.
UNESCO World Heritage about 5 h
For storytellers
Why Wachau Valley matters
The Wachau is a stretch of the Danube lined with vineyards, terraces and apricot groves. You can cycle, take a boat or drive between small villages, stopping at wine taverns. It's one of Austria's loveliest landscapes.
Talking points
- Apricot products are a local speciality.
- Cycling the river path is popular.
- Wine taverns are everywhere.
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Neighbourhood · UNESCO
Dürnstein
Melk, Austria
A tiny Danube town with a blue baroque abbey tower and castle ruins above.