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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.

The madness with all the gold.

Everything sparkles, everything glitters.

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.

Unfortunately, it's privately owned and not open to the public. A few years ago, I wrote a blacksmithing report on the impressive window grilles and had access to the entire site for a day. It's a shame that some of the castles aren't accessible.