Melk Abbey Austria 5 years ago Highlights of Austria | Melk Abbey An Antipodean travel company serving World Travellers since 1983 February 2020 2 mins read Austria, Blog, Europe, Highlights Highlights of Austria | Melk Abbey A vivid yellow Baroque jewel, Melk Abbey, or Stift Melk, is the most famous abbey in Austria. Set high above the River Danube, the abbey is the focal point of the charming town of Melk and is currently a school that caters for nearly 900 pupils. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Related Tours From $15,995 AUD Habsburg Art and Classical Music small group Tour From the mediaeval jewel of Cesky Krumlow to the grandeur of the Habsburg’s summer palace in Vienna, our small group will embark on a 21 night journey to learn about these vibrant and artistically rich cities. We delve into the history of the famous artists, musicians, writers, architects and composers from Austria, Hungary, Poland and the Czech Republic. 22 daysAustria, Czech Republic Level 1 - Introductory to Moderate