Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Schloss Schallaburg
( 02754-6317;
www.schallaburg.at
; Schallaburg 1; adult/child €10/3.50; 9am-5pm Mon-Fri, to 6pm Sat & Sun
Apr-early Nov)
This Renaissance palace set in lovely gardens is famous not only for its stun-
ning architecture but also for the innovative exhibitions it houses. Architecturally, it
boasts some 400 terracotta sculptures, completed between 1572 and 1573, the largest of
which support the upper-storey arches of the palace. Every year the building hosts a pres-
tigious exhibition based on a chosen cultural theme - shows in recent years have focused
on The Beatles, Venice and Byzantium. Combined tickets with Stift Melk cost €17.50. To
reach Schallaburg, take the shuttle bus (€4) which leaves Melk train station at 10.40am,
1.15pm and 4.45pm.
PALACE
Sleeping & Eating
The tourist office maintains a comprehensive list of private rooms. Otherwise there's no
shortage of places to lay your head in Melk.
Hotel Restaurant zur Post
( 523 45;
www.post-melk.at
;
Linzer Strasse 1; s €63-85, d €103-120; )
A bright and pleasant
hotel in the heart of town offering 25 large, comfortable rooms in plush colours with ad-
ditional fancy touches such as brass bed lamps. There's a sauna, facilities for massages
and free bike use for guests. The understatedly stylish restaurant cooks up mainly solid
Austrian classics.
HOTEL
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Hotel Wachau
( 525 31;
www.hotel-wachau.at
; Am Wachberg 3; s €62-82, d €95-135; )
For 21st-century comfort,
try this hotel 2km southeast of the train station. The restaurant here specialises in well-
prepared regional cuisine.
HOTEL
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Zum Fürsten
( 523 43; Rathausplatz 3; mains €3.70-9.60; 10.30am-11pm)
Right at the foot of the Stift. After a
tour relax on faux velvet 1970s seating at this popular cafe serving pastas, strudel, chilli
con carne and other international favourites.
INTERNATIONAL
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