Stiftsbackerei Melk at Rathausplatz 5 is the traditional bakery near Stift Melk, known for apricot pastries made with the EU-protected Wachau Marille. The Marillenknodel (apricot dumpling), Marillenstrudel, and Wachauer Marillenkuchen are the specialties. Peak apricot season is July. Check stiftsbackerei-melk.at for current opening hours. The logical before-or-after stop on any Stift Melk visit.
confectionery in Melk
Stiftsbackerei Melk
Also known as Stiftsbäckerei Melk
A traditional bakery and cafe near Stift Melk, rooted in the Wachau baking tradition that centers on Marille (apricot). The Marillenknodel, Marillenstrudel, and Wachauer Marillenkuchen are the signatures, made with the valley's famous Klosterneuburger and Ungarische Beste varieties. The place to eat before or after visiting the abbey.
- Type
- confectionery
- Destination
- Melk
- Cost
- Paid entry
- Address
- Rathausplatz 5, 3390 Melk
- Coordinates
- 48.2276, 15.3324
- Official website
- Visit website