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Things to see in Melk (Austria): 40 places and when to go
Melk is a town in Austria, and this site lists 40 places in and around it, mainly History (23), Hiking (9), Temples (7). The best known are Venus of Willendorf, Melk Abbey and Aggstein Castle. The best time to come is December to March and May to October; also possible: April and November. In June there are 15 h 51 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 09. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Austria · 48.2271, 15.3323
- Places
- 40 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (23) · Hiking (9) · Temples (7) · Museums and art (2) · Mountains (2) · Food and drink (2)
- Best time
- December to March and May to October.
- Also possible
- April and November.
- Nearest airport
- VIE Vienna, 93 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Jauerling, at 961 m.
What to see in Melk
The places in and around Melk, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Venus of WillendorfPrehistoric figurine from Austria12 km
- Melk AbbeyBenedictine Abbey in Melk, Austria177 m
- Aggstein CastleRuins of Castle Aggstein12 km
- Artstetten CastleCastle in Lower Austria9.8 km
- Schallaburg CastleCastle in Austria4.6 km
- JauerlingMountain in Lower Austria13 km
- Aggsbach CharterhouseChurch building in Lower Austria, Austria10 km
- Wallfahrtskirche Maria TaferlChurch building in Maria Taferl, Austria13 km
- Schloss SchönbühelCastle in Lower Austria4.6 km
- Burgruine HoheneggCastle ruins in Hafnerbach (29256), Lower Austria11 km
- Albrechtsberg CastleBuilding in Lower Austria, Austria4.4 km
- Burgruine MollenburgCastle ruin9.4 km
- Pfarrkirche LoosdorfChurch building in Loosdorf, Austria6.0 km
- Burgruine WeiteneggBuilding in Leiben, Austria2.9 km
- Burgruine Wolfstein, Schönbühel-AggsbachCastle9.2 km
- Burgruine ZelkingCastle ruin in Austria6.7 km
- Schloss LeibenBuilding in Leiben, Austria4.0 km
- Schloss LubereggBuilding in Emmersdorf an der Donau, Austria1.5 km
- Pfarrkirche MatzleinsdorfParish church with cemetery in Zelking-Matzleinsdorf, Austria5.2 km
- Kokoschka-HausMuseums and art9.5 km
- Pilgrimage church Maria SteinparzChurch building in Schollach, Austria6.3 km
- Pfarrkirche GeroldingCemetery in Lower Austria, Austria7.1 km
- Schloss GurhofCastle12 km
- Schloss StrannersdorfCastle13 km
And the other 16, by what you come to do:
- History: Villa Loos, Römerbrücke Oberlanzing, Wehrhof Gießhübl
- Hiking: Aggsbach Dorf - Melk Bhf., Dunkelsteinerwald-Runde, Dunkelsteinerwald-Rundwanderweg, Jauerling-Runde, Magdalenenweg, Niederösterreichischer Mariazellerweg 06, Römerweg, Spitz - Aggsbach Dorf
- Food and drink: Dunkelsteiner Brennstub´n, Geroldinger Brauhaus
- With kids: Familienpark Hubhof, Freibad Pöchlarn
- Mountains: Naturparkhaus
When to go to Melk
The best time to visit Melk is December to March and May to October; also possible: April and November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time8:33
- FebBest time9:57
- MarBest time11:35
- AprPossible13:26
- MayBest time14:59
- JunBest time15:51
- JulBest time15:29
- AugBest time14:07
- SepBest time12:20
- OctBest time10:33
- NovPossible8:57
- DecBest time8:09
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 51 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 09. In May, 40 of the 40 places are at their best.
When to go to Austria in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Melk
The nearest main airport is Vienna International Airport (VIE, Vienna), 93 km as the crow flies. How to get around Austria (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Ybbs an der Donau20 places21 km
- St. Pölten24 places22 km
- Martinsberg29 places23 km
- Mautern an der Donau250 places26 km
- Kleinzell46 places39 km
- Klam47 places41 km
And all of Austria, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Melk?
The best known: Venus of Willendorf, Melk Abbey, Aggstein Castle, Artstetten Castle, Schallaburg Castle. In all, 40 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Melk?
December to March and May to October; also possible: April and November. In June there are 15 h 51 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 09.
How do you get to Melk?
The nearest main airport is Vienna International Airport (VIE), 93 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Melk as the destination and these 40 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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