Mank

Mank in the district of Melk lies in the hilly foothills of the Alps - on the river of the same name. The young municipality is ideal for long hikes in the wooded mountain slopes of the surrounding area. Family-friendly Excursion destinations and accommodation invite you to take a break in the countryside at any time. Mank is also a popular starting point for excursions into the Mostviertel region and the Wachau.

The village was first mentioned in a document in 1146. In 1987, the municipality was elevated to the status of a town. Today, in addition to Mank itself, the area includes the cadastral communities of Großaigen, Kälberhart, Loitsdorf, Strannersdorf and Wolkersdorf.

Mank: excursion tips for the whole family
The open-air inhalatorium in Mank exudes Mediterranean flair: the SoleAerium produces air that is comparable to the Mediterranean climate. It is surrounded by an extensive park with a herb garden, children's playground and biotope. There is plenty to see and marvel at in the Mank local history museum - housed in a valuable Art Nouveau building and featuring around 1,700 exhibits of rural and artisan origin. Cool cinema can be found at Acht Millimeter: The family-run Mank cinema invites you to film screenings with the flair of the 1950s. Guided tours with a look behind the scenes are also available by appointment.

Strannersdorf Castle, which was transformed from a castle into a palace in the 16th century, is located on the western edge of the town. Another castle is located in the castle hamlet of Kälberhart. Both castles are privately owned.

Pilgrimage over the centuries: Pilgrimage destination Mank
The late Gothic pilgrimage church of Maria Mank on the green Anger has been a regularly visited pilgrimage destination since the mid-17th century. Then as now, the traditional Mank pilgrimage route leads there from St. Pölten. The route, which is around 30 kilometers long, leads through the Mostviertel region and is ideal for hikers and cyclists alike.