Things to do in Melk
Where can you go from Melk?
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Frequently Asked Questions about travel to Melk
How many days should we spend in Melk?
As Melk is quite a small town, we usually suggest spending no more than 1 night there. However, if you are interested in the whole Wachau Valley region, Melk is probably the best town to stay in, as it has quite good restaurants and bars as well.
What's the best way to get around in Melk?
As Melk is rather a small town, you can easily reach everything on foot.
What's the opening hours of the Melk Abbey?
In the main season, the Abbey is open from 9am until 5:30pm with admission until 5pm.
Can we use our credit card in the restaurants, places, etc?
Unfortunately it is quite common in Austria that the restaurants and other different places accept only cash. Thus we suggest to exchange some Euros in advance or in any of the local exchanges or ATMs.
Do you recommend taking the cruise to visit some other sights along the river?
Definitely yes. The route of the river in the Wachau Valley is simply amazing and the landscape is beautiful.
Where can I get local cash?
If Melk is your first Euro-zone destination you will need local cash indeed. We recommend withdrawing money from a local ATM at a bank.