An eventful history and a vibrant present: the baroque Melk Abbey has been inhabited and managed by Benedictine monks since it was founded in 1089. Today it is known worldwide as a spiritual meeting place - with plenty of space for art, culture, nature and science. Thanks to the active Abbey Grammar School and numerous educational activities and events throughout the year, the historic premises are constantly filled with fresh air.
A wide range of guided tours are aimed at visitors from all over the world - with various thematic focuses. Guided and individual tours include the Marble Hall, Imperial Corridor, Abbey Library and Abbey Museum. The Altane - the connecting balcony between the Marble Hall and the library - offers a magnificent view of the Danube Valley.
The collegiate church, which can also be visited without a guided tour, is considered a masterpiece of high baroque architecture. Precious frescoes and paintings as well as the magnificent high altar invite you to linger.
Relaxation & enjoyment - in the paradisiacal park of Melk Abbey
Under the open sky, the Abbey Park invites you to look, marvel and relax. The revitalized gardens are characterized by baroque currents and the model of the English landscape garden. Frescoes by the Bohemian painter Johann Wenzel Bergl can be seen in the baroque pavilion.
Modern garden accents await with the meditative Benedictine path and the "Talking Stones", which tell the story of creation with children's voices. Finally, the lovingly planted paradise garden is a little hidden away.
