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Hotel Wachau

Am Wachberg 3
Rated 8.5 in 708 reviews

Hotel Wachau, located in the charming town of Melk, Austria, offers a delightful escape characterized by quintessential Austrian hospitality and picturesque surroundings. This boutique hotel is nestled in the heart of the Wachau Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its stunning landscapes, historic architecture, and world-class vineyards. Its location provides guests with easy access to the renowned Melk Abbey, a masterpiece of Baroque architecture, and the scenic banks of the Danube River.

Hotel Wachau is celebrated for its warm atmosphere and personalized service, ensuring that each guest enjoys a memorable stay. The interiors reflect a harmonious blend of modern comfort and traditional Austrian design, creating a cozy yet elegant ambiance for travelers seeking relaxation or adventure.

Guests at Hotel Wachau can indulge in culinary delights at the hotel's restaurant, which offers a menu that highlights regional specialties made from locally sourced ingredients. The focus on quality local produce and traditional recipes ensures an authentic dining experience that introduces visitors to the rich flavors of the region.

For those looking to explore further, the charming town of Melk and the surrounding Wachau Valley offer numerous opportunities for wine tasting, hiking, cycling, and leisurely explorations of the area's historical sites. Whether it's a romantic getaway or a cultural escape, Hotel Wachau provides a welcoming retreat that perfectly complements the serene beauty of its surroundings, making it an ideal choice for discerning travelers seeking a taste of Austria's rich heritage and natural beauty.

Climate and Weather

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Melk Abbey
Melk Abbey
Benedictine Abbey in Melk, Austria
1.4km / 0.88mi
Melk Abbey
Melk Abbey
Benedictine Abbey in Melk, Austria
1.4km / 0.88mi
Mariä-Himmelfahrt-Kirche
Mariä-Himmelfahrt-Kirche
Church building in Melk, Austria
1.6km / 0.98mi
Altes Posthaus Melk
Altes Posthaus Melk
Museum
1.7km / 1.1mi
Evangelische Pfarrgemeinde A.B. Melk-Scheibbs
Evangelische Pfarrgemeinde A.B. Melk-Scheibbs
Church
2km / 1.2mi
Kolomanibrunnen, Melk
Kolomanibrunnen, Melk
1.5km / 0.93mi
Postturm, Melk
Postturm, Melk
1.6km / 1mi
Zwei Torpfeiler, Melk
Zwei Torpfeiler, Melk
1.5km / 0.96mi
Doora
Doora
Sculpture by Kris Lemsalu in Melk, Austria
1.9km / 1.2mi
Spielberger-Kreuz
Spielberger-Kreuz
Wayside cross in Melk, Lower Austria, at the corner of the Wiener Strasse and Spielberger Strasse, 17th century
0.7km / 0.41mi
Höhensiedlung Wachberg
1.6km / 0.99mi
La Farfalla
La Farfalla
Sculpture by Franz Kremser in Melk, Austria
1.6km / 1mi
Brauhausturm Melk
Brauhausturm Melk
Building in Melk, Austria
1.8km / 1.1mi
Schubert Denkmal, Stadtpark Melk
Schubert Denkmal, Stadtpark Melk
Statue in Melk, Austria
1.6km / 0.99mi
Figurenbildstock, hl. Johannes Nepomuk Melk
Figurenbildstock, hl. Johannes Nepomuk Melk
1.6km / 1mi
Gartenbaudenkmal Melk
Gartenbaudenkmal Melk
Building in Melk, Austria
1.6km / 1mi
Denkmal Franz Xaver Linde, Stadtpark Melk
Denkmal Franz Xaver Linde, Stadtpark Melk
1.7km / 1mi
Pionier-Denkmal
Pionier-Denkmal
1.9km / 1.2mi
Bürgerhaus, ehem. Salzstadel, ehem. Brotladen Melk
Bürgerhaus, ehem. Salzstadel, ehem. Brotladen Melk
Building in Melk, Austria
1.5km / 0.96mi
Rathaus Melk
Rathaus Melk
Building in Melk, Austria
1.5km / 0.92mi
Stadtpark Melk
Stadtpark Melk
1.6km / 0.98mi
Schallaburg
Schallaburg
Castle in Austria
3.8km / 2.4mi
Albrechtsberg Castle
Albrechtsberg Castle
Building in Lower Austria, Austria
2.9km / 1.8mi
Schloss Luberegg
Schloss Luberegg
Building in Emmersdorf an der Donau, Austria
2.9km / 1.8mi
Melk concentration camp
Sub-camp of Mauthausen concentration camp (1944-1945)
2.1km / 1.3mi
Schloss Rotenhof, Emmersdorf an der Donau
Schloss Rotenhof, Emmersdorf an der Donau
Building in Emmersdorf an der Donau, Austria
2.6km / 1.6mi
Fürst-Kreuz
Fürst-Kreuz
Wayside cross near Winden, Lower Austria, Austria
2.7km / 1.7mi
Hl. Johannes Nepomuk
Hl. Johannes Nepomuk
3km / 1.8mi
Monument to the victims of the fire in Melk Abbey (1805)
Monument to the victims of the fire in Melk Abbey (1805)
3.2km / 2mi
Bildstock hl. Nepomuk, Hain
Bildstock hl. Nepomuk, Hain
2.4km / 1.5mi
Hl. Koloman
Hl. Koloman
2.3km / 1.4mi
Ortskapelle Winden
Ortskapelle Winden
Building in Melk, Austria
3.2km / 2mi
Ortskapelle Roggendorf
Ortskapelle Roggendorf
Building in Schollach, Austria
3.2km / 2mi
Ortskapelle Albrechtsberg
Ortskapelle Albrechtsberg
Building in Loosdorf, Austria
3.2km / 2mi
Schloss Sitzenthal
Schloss Sitzenthal
Building in Loosdorf, Austria
5.3km / 3.3mi
Schönbühel Castle
Schönbühel Castle
Castle in Lower Austria
4.1km / 2.5mi
Burgruine Weitenegg
Burgruine Weitenegg
Building in Leiben, Austria
4.3km / 2.7mi
Schloss Leiben
Schloss Leiben
Building in Leiben, Austria
5.4km / 3.4mi
Burgruine Sichtenberg
Burgruine Sichtenberg
Castle ruin, Austria
5.7km / 3.5mi
Kloster Schönbühel
Kloster Schönbühel
Building in Lower Austria, Austria
4.7km / 2.9mi
Pfarrkirche Loosdorf
Pfarrkirche Loosdorf
Church building in Loosdorf, Austria
4.6km / 2.9mi
Wallfahrtskirche Mauer bei Melk
Wallfahrtskirche Mauer bei Melk
Parish church with cemetery in Lower Austria
5.3km / 3.3mi
Pfarrkirche Gerolding
Pfarrkirche Gerolding
Cemetery in Lower Austria, Austria
6km / 3.7mi
Burgruine Gossam
Castle ruins near Melk, Lower Austria
4.5km / 2.8mi
Burgruine Zelking
Burgruine Zelking
Castle ruin in Austria
7.6km / 4.7mi

What to do in Melk and near Hotel Wachau

Melk Abbey
Melk Abbey
Benedictine Abbey in Melk, Austria
1.4km / 0.88mi
Melk Abbey
Melk Abbey
Benedictine Abbey in Melk, Austria
1.4km / 0.88mi
Mariä-Himmelfahrt-Kirche
Mariä-Himmelfahrt-Kirche
Church building in Melk, Austria
1.6km / 0.98mi
Altes Posthaus Melk
Altes Posthaus Melk
Museum
1.7km / 1.1mi
Evangelische Pfarrgemeinde A.B. Melk-Scheibbs
Evangelische Pfarrgemeinde A.B. Melk-Scheibbs
Church
2km / 1.2mi
Kolomanibrunnen, Melk
Kolomanibrunnen, Melk
1.5km / 0.93mi
Postturm, Melk
Postturm, Melk
1.6km / 1mi
Zwei Torpfeiler, Melk
Zwei Torpfeiler, Melk
1.5km / 0.96mi
Doora
Doora
Sculpture by Kris Lemsalu in Melk, Austria
1.9km / 1.2mi
Spielberger-Kreuz
Spielberger-Kreuz
Wayside cross in Melk, Lower Austria, at the corner of the Wiener Strasse and Spielberger Strasse, 17th century
0.7km / 0.41mi
Höhensiedlung Wachberg
1.6km / 0.99mi
La Farfalla
La Farfalla
Sculpture by Franz Kremser in Melk, Austria
1.6km / 1mi
Brauhausturm Melk
Brauhausturm Melk
Building in Melk, Austria
1.8km / 1.1mi
Schubert Denkmal, Stadtpark Melk
Schubert Denkmal, Stadtpark Melk
Statue in Melk, Austria
1.6km / 0.99mi
Figurenbildstock, hl. Johannes Nepomuk Melk
Figurenbildstock, hl. Johannes Nepomuk Melk
1.6km / 1mi
Gartenbaudenkmal Melk
Gartenbaudenkmal Melk
Building in Melk, Austria
1.6km / 1mi
Denkmal Franz Xaver Linde, Stadtpark Melk
Denkmal Franz Xaver Linde, Stadtpark Melk
1.7km / 1mi
Pionier-Denkmal
Pionier-Denkmal
1.9km / 1.2mi
Bürgerhaus, ehem. Salzstadel, ehem. Brotladen Melk
Bürgerhaus, ehem. Salzstadel, ehem. Brotladen Melk
Building in Melk, Austria
1.5km / 0.96mi
Rathaus Melk
Rathaus Melk
Building in Melk, Austria
1.5km / 0.92mi
Stadtpark Melk
Stadtpark Melk
1.6km / 0.98mi
Schallaburg
Schallaburg
Castle in Austria
3.8km / 2.4mi
Albrechtsberg Castle
Albrechtsberg Castle
Building in Lower Austria, Austria
2.9km / 1.8mi
Schloss Luberegg
Schloss Luberegg
Building in Emmersdorf an der Donau, Austria
2.9km / 1.8mi
Melk concentration camp
Sub-camp of Mauthausen concentration camp (1944-1945)
2.1km / 1.3mi
Schloss Rotenhof, Emmersdorf an der Donau
Schloss Rotenhof, Emmersdorf an der Donau
Building in Emmersdorf an der Donau, Austria
2.6km / 1.6mi
Fürst-Kreuz
Fürst-Kreuz
Wayside cross near Winden, Lower Austria, Austria
2.7km / 1.7mi
Hl. Johannes Nepomuk
Hl. Johannes Nepomuk
3km / 1.8mi
Monument to the victims of the fire in Melk Abbey (1805)
Monument to the victims of the fire in Melk Abbey (1805)
3.2km / 2mi
Bildstock hl. Nepomuk, Hain
Bildstock hl. Nepomuk, Hain
2.4km / 1.5mi

About Melk

Melk, Austria, is a charming town known for its rich history and stunning architecture. One of the key attractions is the Melk Abbey, a magnificent Baroque monastery perched on a hilltop. Visitors can explore its impressive interiors, including the grand library and ornate church, which offer insights into the monastic life and art of the period.

Another notable aspect of Melk is its scenic location along the Danube River. The picturesque riverbanks provide opportunities for leisurely walks and cycling, with beautiful views of the surrounding landscape and vineyards. The town's historic center features charming streets lined with traditional buildings, cafes, and shops, perfect for a relaxing stroll and experiencing local culture.

For those interested in history, the Melk Museum offers exhibits that delve into the town's past, showcasing artifacts and information about the region's development over the centuries. Additionally, the nearby Wachau Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is renowned for its vineyards and quaint villages, making it an ideal destination for wine enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.

Finally, visitors can enjoy the local cuisine at various restaurants, where traditional Austrian dishes can be savored in a comfortable setting, providing a taste of the region's culinary heritage. Melk offers a blend of history, culture, and natural beauty that appeals to a variety of interests.




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