A famous monastic site, Melk Abbey contains the remains of several members of the first Austrian dynasty and the tomb of St. Coloman of Stockerau. This Benedictine abbey was founded in 1089, although the current Baroque building was built between 1702 and 1736. You can take time to appreciate the abbey's frescos by Johann Michael Rottmayr and browse the library of medieval manuscripts. Located above the town with a view of the Danube, the abbey is surrounded by a large park. Join a guided tour to learn about the abbey's history as a school for young monks. Arrange to visit Melk Abbey and other attractions in Melk using our Melk road trip planning tool.
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Visited here whilst on Scenic River Cruise. Pretty impressive place with a fair bit of walking. We had a guide that was very informative and also included a brief tour of Melk. Had a lovely cup of...
Visited here whilst on Scenic River Cruise. Pretty impressive place with a fair bit of walking. We had a guide that was very informative and also included a brief tour of Melk. Had a lovely cup of... more »
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Included as an excursion on our Viking river cruise, the tour of Melk Abbey, a working Monestary. Sadly, pictures inside aren't allowed so nothing to share there. The library was absolutely...
Included as an excursion on our Viking river cruise, the tour of Melk Abbey, a working Monestary. Sadly, pictures inside aren't allowed so nothing to share there. The library was absolutely... more »
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Incredible experience. Great place to visit and interesting history. Excellent guides. Definitely worth the time. We were a little rushed, you should consider spending half a day to have the chance to see most of what they offer. Make sure to explore the gardens.
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Really nice historical church, done in the very colourful and extravagant Baroque style. Worth a visit with a guide, as there's explanations that you wouldn't be able to read otherwise - especially since there's no written English anywhere (almost). There's everything you need here, from toilets to restaurants.
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