Incorporated Parishes of Melk Abbey
Parishes in the Diocese of Sankt Pölten
Pastoral Unit Melk – Saint Coloman Pfarrverband Melk - St. Koloman
Together we live, pray, believe, and celebrate.…
FAQ concerning the abbey visit
How big is Melk Abbey? Melk Abbey has the size of a small village:
1 365 windows, 497 rooms, ~3.5 ha (8 acres) of roofage.
The library holds more than 100…
Sacraments
In Melk abbey, baptisms can be celebrated in Saint Benedict’s Chapel or in the Summer Sacristy.
Possible venues for weddings are the abbey church or the Summer Sacristy.
For further…
Music Archive
While relatively little is known about the practicing of music in Melk abbey before 1700, a rich musical life blossomed especially in the second half of the 18th century.
Numerous…
Abbey archive
The old organization of Melk abbey’s archive was established by Philibert Hueber (
1725) who set up an archive in Melk and in Vienna respectively. This double system was necessary,…
Current Work of Melk Abbey’s Benedictine Monks
Ora et labora et lege. This summary of Saint Benedict’s monastic rule has always offered guidance and inspiration for spiritual life in our house. Its…
The Church is young
“Youth Pastoral Care” – fresh offers (not only) for young people: children’s church, altar boy/girl service in Melk abbey church, youth prayer, holiday weeks, school pastoral…
Monks ǀ Religious Community
Monks ǀ Religious Community
Since 1089 Melk Abbey has been the home of a community of Benedictines, which currently (January 2024) consists of 22 monks. While some of…
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FAQs
FAQ concerning Melk Abbey „When do worship services take place?” You can find the times…
Thoughts on today’s reading from the Scripture
The thoughts which we, the Benedictine community of Melk abbey, would like to share with you here, refer to the biblical texts designated for the…
Divine Offices & Prayers
God always takes precedence! Divine offices with celebration of the Eucharist and the liturgy of the hours constitute the fundamental pillars of the Benedictine day. Thus,…
Melk Abbey’s Mineral Collection
Flyer Mineral Collection
The Mineral Collection whose origins date back to the 18th century has grown considerably these last years. Between 1998 and 2007 the…
Melk Abbey - an open house and a place of encounter
Flyer for individual guests April - October
Opening hours
March 28 - November 1, 2026 Abbey visit with or without a guided tour
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Life in the Abbey
Interested in Monastic Life ?
Men interested in monastic life could have the opportunity to experience the everyday life of the Benedictine monks in the cloister for a few…
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Der Österreichische Bundesfeuerwehrverband zeichnete am 23. Juni gemeinsam mit Bundesministerin Korinna Schumann insgesamt 16 österreichische Unternehmen und Institutionen mit dem Award…
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Exhibitions & special exhibitions
For years, Melk Abbey has offered a space for contemporary art: works of art were created on site (e.g. the paintings in the Prelate’s Courtyard by Peter Bischof…
Melk Abbey – always worth a visit
We are very pleased that you intend to visit Melk abbey. The following information should familiarize you in advance with the organizational details to ensure best…