Port Melk

Melk, Austria

Port Melk is located in the picturesque town of Melk, Austria, situated in the Wachau Valley alongside the Danube River. With a population of approximately 6,000, Melk is renowned for its historical sites and natural beauty. The town is dominated by Melk Abbey, an 11th-century Benedictine monastery perched on a hill overlooking the Danube. Visitors can explore the abbey's impressive interior and admire its extensive collection of art and manuscripts. In addition to the abbey, Melk offers a range of attractions such as Forsthaus, Wiener Tor, Linzer Tor, Rathausplatz, Lebzelterhaus, Kolomanbrunnen, Sterngasse, Haus am Stein, Round Tower, Schiffsmeisterhaus, Old Post Office, Pfarrkirche, and Schallaburg. Melk is also an ideal base for excursions to nearby Cesky Krumlov in Czechia, featuring a guided tour of the castle complex and free time to explore the town. For culinary enthusiasts, Melk boasts traditional Austrian cuisine with dishes like schnitzel, strudel, and goulash. Nearby attractions include the Wachau Valley, Dürnstein, Krems an der Donau, Stift Göttweig, Vienna, Linz, Salzburg, and Cesky Krumlov. Experience the rich heritage, stunning architecture, and cultural richness of Melk.

Location

City: Melk

Region: Lower Austria

Country: Austria

Coordinates: 48.2305° N, 15.3294° E