The Wachau World Heritage Site stretches out before the gates of the town. Above it towers the world-famous Benedictine Abbey of Melk, and in the heart of the town dwells the zest for life that the people of Melk love to share with their guests.In about 1,200 years of history we get from the castle of Melk - on today's Stiftsfelsen - from Carolingian times to the construction of the flood protection in 2014 through partly stormy, partly calmer times of the town on the Stiftsfelsen.
We begin with the first documented mention in 831. Avars and Romans roamed the area. The Babenbergs moved their residence to the Burgberg. This was handed over to Benedictine monks in 1113.
The further development of the town was reflected in the growth of the settlement, the confirmation of market rights and the granting of a coat of arms in 1256.