Melk Abbey, Melk

The Melk Abbey is a must visit in this part of Austria. The public parts of the Abbey can be visited by yourself or in a guided tour that takes you through an exhibition, some state rooms, the impressive library, a terrace and the magnificent church. The exhibition gives information about the order and the abbey in a very thoughtful presentation. The staff is friendly and efficient. The buildings are a marvellous example of baroque architecture at its finest. You can also walk around some very pretty court yards and well maintained period gardens. The entire complex and visitor’s approach is incredibly efficient. There is also a good restaurant on site.

I liked walking around. There, unlike other churches in Vienna, you can enter and be impressed by the beauty and grandeur of the church for free. There is a museum there, since we did not pay to enter. The view from the garden area is really beautiful. It is pleasant to walk around. There is also a shop where we bought souvenirs and wine.