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As you tour Austria, you can’t possibly miss visiting Melk. There is no shortage of popular tourist attractions in Melk, making it difficult for travelers with limited time to choose what to see.
Through this Melk blog, I will share with you some of the most interesting things to do in Melk.
In my opinion, 3 days in Melk is good time to see the best that city has to offer. But if you can add 2-3 days more you’d be able to experience rather than ‘see’ that an ordinary tourist does. So, without further ado, let me present you some of the best things to do in Melk, top things to do in Melk and some helpful travel tips.
1. Melk Abbey
Melk Abbey is a religious complex founded centuries ago.
The castle offers sweeping panoramic of the entire area. The complex is essentially a collection of churches, learning centers and living quarters.
Quick Facts:
- Brought to life by the architect Jakob Prandtauer, christian monastery is a classic example of fine Baroque architecture.
- Spread over an area of Europe, it is difficult to take-in all in one go.
- The christian monastery was built somewhere around 11th-century.
Address: Abt-Berthold-Dietmayr-Straße 1, 3390 Melk, Austria
2. Schallaburg Castle
Schallaburg Castle is a medieval fortified structure perched over a hilltop.
For centuries, castle has stood there holding its ground, defending the city. On this spot you will see buttresses, crenellations and arrow loops all part of defensive installations.
Quick Facts:
- The castle is located near Wachau valley.
- It is built in a mix of architectural styles namely Renaissance, Romanesque architecture.
With so much to offer, no wonder Schallaburg Castle is one of the top things to do in Melk.
Address: Schallaburg 1, 3382 Schallaburg, Austria
3. Schloss Schönbühel
Located on top of a high hill, Schloss Schönbühel is a beautiful medieval structure.
There are trails running around the castle which takes you through the woods and to a series of vantage points. Occasionally, you will find information boards giving you details about the place.
Quick Facts:
- The castle was built somewhere around 12th century.
Address: Schönbühel 47, 3392 Schönbühel an der Donau, Austria
4. Mariä-Himmelfahrt-Kirche (Melk)
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A beautiful addition to city’s architecture, Mariä-Himmelfahrt-Kirche (Melk) is a pretty old church located in Melk.
The Oratory has a plethora of sculptures as well as a variety of exquisite frescoes. There is so much beauty in this church, from the front facade to the interior that it’s hard to choose a favorite.
Quick Facts:
- Built in Gothic architecture style, it is eye pleasingly pretty site to look at.
Without a doubt this wonderful church is one amongst the top things to do in Melk.
Address: Kirchenpl. 10, 3390 Melk, Austria
5. Schloss Artstetten
Schloss Artstetten is an age-old fortified structure sitting on a hilltop.
Look over the edges to the sprawling cityscape in front of you, certainly a view worthy of a click. Admire the rock solid architecture of this fortification and wonder about its strategic importance at that time.
Quick Facts:
- It is built in a mix of architectural styles namely Renaissance architecture.
- Schloss Artstetten is also the final resting place of greats such as Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria.
Address: Schlosspl. 1, 3661 Artstetten, Austria
6. Villa Loos
No cost was spared to construct this building and you can easy tell that by a first glance. The striking front façade is worth a second look.
If you have time, it makes for a nice addition to your Melk trip.
Address: Babenbergerstraße 12, 3390 Melk, Austria
7. Schloss Leiben Landtechnik-Museum
Schloss Leiben Landtechnik-Museum is an interesting museum located in the Melk city.
Address: Schlossstraße 4, 3652 Leiben, Austria
8. Albrechtsberg Castle
Albrechtsberg Castle is a medieval fortified structure perched over a hilltop.
Albrechtsberg Castle makes for a great sunny day activity. The castle’s position makes it a great choice as a defensive location.
Add it to your Melk trip if you have time.
9. Family Park Wachau, amusement park Hubhof
An entertainment park with a number of fun rides.
There are also a number of restaurants and cafés in here, so you can relax and enjoy your meal. Ride and attractions such as Roller coasters and Super splash are bound to get a scream or two out of you.
Address: Seeb 54, 3643 Aggsbach Markt, Austria
Thanks for reading this travel blog, hope now you know plenty of must see places in Melk. All in all, whether you are a backpacker, a solo traveler, slow traveler, a female traveler or a couple there are plenty of interesting things to do in Melk for everyone.
And it’s not difficult to create an itinerary that includes some of the best tourist attractions in Melk. If you have any questions or suggestions on sightseeing in Melk, I would love to hear them in the comments section below.