Employer & Economic Driving Force

Melk Abbey fulfills numerous important functions for the region – beyond pastoral care. It is also an economic driving force, a long-term employer for most of its staff, as well as a school provider: Melk Abbey Secondary School is attended by about 800 students, nearly 90 teachers work here.

Melk Abbey Restaurant has around 40 employees. For suppliers and contractors from the area Melk Abbey is a longstanding and dependable business partner.

We are proud of:

50+ – Persons over 50 often have a hard time finding a job – in Melk Abbey 47% of the staff are older than 50.