Introducing Melk
With its sparkling and majestic abbey-fortress, Melk is a high point for tourists visiting the Danube Valley. And they arrive here in hoards – either by the busload, by train or wearily trudging with bikes through the cobblestone streets.
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The tourist office (523 07-410; www.tiscover.com/melk; Babenbergerstrasse 1; 9am-noon & 2-6pm Mon-Fri, 10am-noon & 4-6pm Sat & Sun May, Jun & Sep, 9am-7pm Mon-Sat, 10am-noon & 5-7pm Sun Jul & Aug, 9am-noon & 2-6pm Mon-Fri, 10am-noon Sat Apr, 9am-noon & 2-5pm Mon-Fri, 10am-noon Sat Oct) east of Rathausplatz has maps and plenty of useful information.
Last updated: Sep 24, 2008
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