Melk, Austria

Today we left Vienna (quite happily I will add) and caught the train to Melk, an Austrian town on the River Danube, west of Vienna. It’s known for the 11th-century Melk Abbey, a vast monastery built high above the town.

We weren’t sure what to expect but as we pulled up to the station smiles lit up our faces. This small town is exactly what we needed after vast Vienna. While the weather was still overcast it couldn’t detract from the charm of this town. It is gorgeous. With the Abbey looming over the town and visible from everywhere, we couldn’t wait to go up for a visit. We strolled around this pretty town before climbing the steps up to the Abbey (which we ended up visiting every day we were here). While the weather held off we had a quick stroll around part of the vast gardens, admired parts of the Abbey we had access to (more Abbey details to follow) and took the lift up to the observation deck for panoramic views of the town and the Abbey itself.

We then headed back down for a couple of drinks and a traditional and delicious Austrian meal at Zur Post Hotel before calling it a day. I had the most delicious chicken schnitzel I have ever tasted. Even though the weather hasn’t been on our side, we are making the most of our down times and hitting the streets hard when we get the chance. One thing for sure is that it is certainly warmer here than Vienna.Read more