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Melk's old town impresses with its authentic, historical atmosphere and Baroque architecture. It captivates visitors with its narrow streets, colorful townhouses, small squares, and charming cafés. At the heart of the old town lies the atmospheric cityscape with a view of Melk Abbey, which towers over the town and is a striking landmark. The old town combines cultural heritage, tourist attractions, and inviting shopping opportunities, encouraging visitors to stroll, linger, and explore.

Melk railway station was opened as part of the construction of the Western Railway, which became fully operational between Vienna and Linz in 1858. This makes it one of the older stations along this important Austrian main line. The station was originally built as a classic Imperial and Royal (k.k.) station building in the mid-19th century, with a two-story station building in a simple historicist style typical of the imperial era. The original building was functionally designed, with waiting rooms, offices, and a small goods shed. It was remodeled and modernized several times over the decades, particularly in the 20th century, as rail traffic increased and the facility had to be adapted to new requirements. A significant change was the electrification of the Western Railway, completed in 1958 – exactly 100 years after the line's opening. This provided the station with new technical equipment and modernized track infrastructure. In the following decades, the building was gradually renovated, preserving parts of its historic core. Today, Melk railway station presents itself as a modern transport hub with contemporary facilities, but it has retained its historical location and layout from the time of the Westbahn railway's construction. It thus stands as a symbol of the transformation from an imperial-era railway junction to a modern mobility center in a town steeped in tradition.

Melk's town square forms the historic and vibrant center of the town. Surrounded by well-preserved house facades, cafés, and shops, it invites you to stroll and linger. Particularly striking is its proximity to Melk Abbey, which towers high above the square. As the town's central meeting place, the square regularly serves as the setting for markets, festivals, and cultural events, while also providing an ideal starting point for exploring the town and its surroundings.

Donauradweg

Uniform gradient on a former railway line.

A truly beautiful spot on earth.

Wonderful garden on the main square

A great bike path Because the paths are relatively straight and have no steep climbs or descents, the bike path is very pleasant to ride. Completely different from the bike paths that are often carelessly crammed into the landscape.