Stift Melk (Melk Abbey), Austria
licensable
This photo is copyrighted by the author.
Thank you for respecting the rights and efforts of our photographers. Please contact the author for further information.

Austria Stift Melk (Melk Abbey)

  • Please log in or sign up for free to see the GPS coordinates & weather for this photo spot
Stift Melk (Melk Abbey) is a magnificent Benedictine monastery located in Lower Austria. It sits on a high rocky outcrop overlooking the Danube River. Founded in 1089, the complex was completely rebuilt between 1702 and 1736. Today, it stands as one of Europe’s most famous and impressive examples of Baroque architecture.

Photography Tips

Use an ultra-wide-angle or wide-angle lens to avoid converging lines. The image can then be cropped accordingly in post-processing.
Also consider to shoot in the afternoon, when the abbey is illuminated by the sun.

Travel Information

A parking spot is available nearby.
Spot Type Outdoor
Crowd Factor Nearly no other people
Best Timing Sunset
Sunrise & Sunset 05:29 - 20:41 | current local time: 03:40
Photo Themes Architecture Baroque Architecture Monastery

Get the exact geo-position for this spot

Log in to see the GPS coordinates, sun directions, and the map for this photo spot. Or simply bookmark it along with other spots to plan your next trip.

Spot comments (0)

Please log in or sign up for free to leave a comment or ask a question.

Ratings (1) star star star star star

star star star star star
0
star star star star star
1
star star star star star
0
star star star star star
0
star star star star star
0

Popular photo spots in this region

Thank you Norbert Reschauer for creating this photo spot in Austria.
Imprint & Contact © Locationscout 2026 Privacy / Terms