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Vienna, Austria: The Danube and Melk Abbey - Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite

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👁️ 95K views📅 16 years ago⏱️ 4:01
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Creator's Key Takeaways

the danu river is an integral part of Vienna for both trade and for recreation

the danu river valley is at its romantic best between M and Vienna

cycling is popular with clearly marked bike paths and no shortage of colorful pubs for a meal or a drink

Creator's Tips & Advice

Explore the Danube Valley by bike or boat between Melk and Vienna
Visit Melk Abbey for its Baroque architecture and historic library
Enjoy the cute villages, castles, and pubs along the Wachau Valley

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QWhat are the highlights of the Danube River Valley near Vienna?
QHow can one explore the area between Melk and Vienna?
QWhat is notable about Melk Abbey?

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Melk4½ Happy Bacon
Vienna4 Happy Bacon
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More info about travel to Vienna: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/austria/vienna The Danube Valley is at its romantic best between Melk and Vienna. This stretch is easily explored by bike and boat, and is ornamented with cute villages, fabled castles, colorful pubs, and capped with a 900-year-old abbey. #ricksteveseurope #ricksteves #vienna Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves’ Europe travel resources: • “Rick Steves’ Europe” public television series: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show • “Travel with Rick Steves” public radio program: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/radio • European Tours: https://www.ricksteves.com/tours • Guidebooks: https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/guidebooks • Travel Gear: https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/ • Travel Classes: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/travel-talks • Rick Steves Audio Europe App: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/audio-europe Rick Steves, America's most respected authority on European travel, writes European travel guidebooks, and hosts travel shows on public television and public radio.