Auferstehung mit Guxen und Kaxen
Ostern und das Welten-Ei
Es sind, soviel ich weiß, sechs verschiedene Meinungen über den Ursprung und die Bedeutung des Oster-Eies...
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Melk Abbey - the monastery complex at a glance
Melk Abbey fascinates people from all over the world, as it is a spiritual, intellectual, and cultural center. Austria’s History is omnipresent here:…
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…
Restaurants of Melk Abbey
MELK ABBEY RESTAURANT
In the location of the former orangery, Melk abbey restaurant offers traditional Austrian cuisine, as well as an extensive breakfast menu and…
Restoration Melk Abbey Library ǀ 2022-2032
Project & Scope
100.000 volumes, including 1.800 manuscripts as well as 750 incunabula: this considerable stock has grown over the centuries, so that…
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,…
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…
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…
Benedictines in Melk ǀ Monastic Rule
The Benedictine way of life is determined by the monastic rule of Saint Benedict, which was written in the 6th century and contributed greatly to occidental…
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…
The Path from Yesterday to Today
Melk abbey has hundreds of thousands of guests every year. Via the Imperial Staircase and the Imperial Corridor in the monastery’s Southern Wing guests can reach the…
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 Park
Map of the abbey park With the support of the Federal Monuments Office and the help of Franz and Edith Bodi Melk abbey’s park was revitalized and subsequently opened for visitors…
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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Datenschutzerklärung
Der Schutz Ihrer persönlichen Daten ist uns ein besonderes Anliegen. Wir verarbeiten Ihre Daten daher ausschließlich auf Grundlage der gesetzlichen Bestimmungen (DSGVO, TKG…
FAQs
Where can I park? Melk abbey has a parking lot for cars and buses. Please follow the street signs STIFT MELK-P
GPS address for the abbey visit: Stiftsstrasse or point of interest: Stift…
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…
Audio-Guide (Hearonymus)
Hearonymus App Audioguide for your smartphone € 3,99
35 Chapters, Duration 1 h
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…