Melk Abbey Library
The main room of the monastery’s library and its adjoining room which are both open to visitors today, were once “the” library of Melk abbey when it was furnished in 1735 after…
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Melk Abbey as Employer
Employer & Economic Driving Force
Melk Abbey fulfills numerous important functions for the region – beyond pastoral care. It is also an economic driving force, a…
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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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…
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…
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FAQs
FAQ concerning Melk Abbey „When do worship services take place?” You can…
Datenschutzerklärung
Der Schutz Ihrer persönlichen Daten ist uns ein besonderes Anliegen. Wir verarbeiten Ihre Daten daher ausschließlich auf Grundlage der gesetzlichen Bestimmungen (DSGVO, TKG…
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…
FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions about Melk Abbey
Do monks still live in Melk abbey? Melk Abbey is still an active monastery.
For more information about the religious community, click here
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Saint Coloman – Melk Abbey’s Patron Saint
Saint Coloman is the patron saint of both the abbey and the town of Melk. Each year on October 13, a special Mass in honor of Saint Coloman is celebrated in…
Abbey church
The high point of the baroque monastery is the church. Following the wishes of the abbot and monastic community, this is intended to make the religious purpose of the entire…
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…
Cultural Partners
The four cultural partners Schallaburg Castle, Sommerspiele Melk (Melk Summer Stage), the town of Melk and Melk Abbey have formed a partnership to advertise their multifaceted…
Audio-Guide (Hearonymus)
Hearonymus App Audioguide for your smartphone € 3,99
35 Chapters, Duration 1 h
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,…
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…
Melk Abbey Guest house
For retreats, seminars, or spiritual programs, a total of 31 beds are available in simply furnished single, double, and shared rooms, all equipped with…
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