Melk Abbey, Lower Austria, Austria
4.5 (2.869 reviews) Thursday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent Ranking #1 in Melk Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings • Religious Sites
A favorite stop on the Danube
Melk Abbey is one of the biggest and most beautiful European Baroque Ensembles. Its splendid architectur ist famous worldwide an part of UNESCO´s World Cultural Heritage. Since 1089, Benedictine Monks have continually been living and working in Melk Abbey. Following the rules laid down by St. Benedict, they try to translate into action the words ORA et LABORA et LEGE (pray, work and read) by working in pastoral care, education as well as organizing numerous cultural Events. A visit to the abbey includes the abbey museum, the marble hall, the balcony, the library, the church, the abbey park with the baroque garden pavillion (open May-October)and the Bastion.April to September: Visits are possible daily with (10.55 a.m. and 2.55 p.m.)or without guided tourOctober to March: Visits are possible only with a guided tour. For individuals: 10.55 a.m. and 2.55 p.m. / tour for Groups may be reserved.Recommended time to spend at the abbey: 2,5 hoursADVISE for your visit: If possible, visit Melk Abbey around midday or in the afternoon, it´s not so crowed. Large monastery parking lot free of Charge.
Address
Abt Berthold Dietmayr Str. 1, Melk 3390 Austria
Mobile
Website
http://www.stiftmelk.at
Working hours
Monday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday : 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Current local date and time now
Thursday, May 09, 2024, 0:15
User Ratings
4.5 based on (2.869 reviews)
Reviews
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5Mike H 5:00 PM Jan 2, 2023
Very Unique
We got to this abbey and it is impressive from the parking lot. You can't see it all but once you start going through the abbey you find out that there is a lot here. The abbey has a school, Library, a garden and many exhibits that will take you time to read and understand. There are painted ceilings and the library has hidden doors that go to reading spaces behind the shelves. At the end of the tour you end up at a spiral staircase that leads to the Church. The only drawback is that you can't take photos of the inside. However there is a book for sale in many languages that show pictures of the inside that you can keep.
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5marriott946 5:00 PM Jul 20, 2022
Worth The Visit
This Abbey is imposing from the Danube and demands a visit. Use a tour guide to understand the history of this very old Abbey. Please remember this is an Abbey so don't expect laser lights and noise. The relics are many and although some stories about them a little far fetched, I think, do take it all in to build the story. The paintings are many and the library huge. Many books aren't books as original manuscripts have to be locked away. The balcony is high giving views of the valley which are simple views rather than riveting views. Melk Abbey dominates the entire area.
