10-Day Austria Road Trip from Graz to Vienna, Gmunden, Innsbruck, and Würmlach

Your road trip adventure in Austria begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Graz. You’ll stay in Graz for 2 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Graz has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Hauptplatz, Graz. This attraction is a square and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 15,083 visitors.

When you're done sightseeing for the day, you'll check in at one of the best hotels or places to stay in the city.

One of the best luxury places you could choose in Graz is Kai 36 - Hotel Zwischen Fels Und Fluss. This 5-star hotel is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 613 guests.

We also recommend the best 4-star accommodations, like IntercityHotel Graz. This hotel has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,145 guests.

Alternatively, one of the best cheap hotel options in Graz is B&B Hotel Graz City-Süd. This 3-star hotel is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 188 guests.

If these hotels are unavailable during your vacation in Graz, our system will automatically help you find the best alternative for your stay.

When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Graz, Steak Boutique. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 772 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Graz is dreizehn by Gauster. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 500 customers.

Locals recommend Glöckl Bräu | Wirtshaus - Schank - Gastgarten | Graz as one of the best restaurants in the city of Graz. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,934 customers.

Graz also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Graz is Flann O'Brien Original Irish Pub. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,257 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 10-day vacation in Austria!

Day 2 of your road trip through Austria gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You'll start your day with some exploring in the city of Graz and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Vienna. You will stay in Vienna for 4 nights. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Graz is the amazing Kunsthaus Graz. This attraction is an art museum that is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,479 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible museum, Schloss Eggenberg. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,573 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Graz is the outstanding Schlossberg. This popular park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 19,104 visitors.

The spectacular Burggarten Graz is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating park and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 214 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Graz Opera. This attraction is a popular opera house that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 2,904 visitors.

You can make the most of your new day in Graz by joining activities and tours that let you discover what else the city has in store for you. There are many top-rated experiences you can include in your travel plan to add flavor to your road trip in Austria. Browse all of your options and reserve your slot before it's too late.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Vienna, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

One of the best hotel options in the city of Vienna is the 3-star Hotel George Vienna. This hotel has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 640 guests.

If staying at a top-rated 5-star luxury hotel tonight sounds like something you would like to do, Andaz Vienna Am Belvedere - a concept by Hyatt is your best choice. This hotel is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,677 guests.

If you’re looking for a top-rated budget hotel, we recommend staying at the 3-star Altmann Hotel. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 662 guests.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Bockshorn Irish Pub, one of the best restaurants in the city of Vienna. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,158 customers.

Locals also recommend die Feinkosterei Schwarz-Hirsch as one of the best restaurants in the city of Vienna. Die Feinkosterei Schwarz-Hirsch is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 668 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Vienna is Lebenbauer. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 517 customers.

After dinner, visit Needle Vinyl Bar, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Vienna. This bar is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 774 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Grüner Kakadu. This bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 568 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Austria!

On day 3 of your road trip across Austria, you’ll have the perfect day exploring the wonderful city of Graz. You’ll stay in Graz for 3 nights, meaning you have plenty of time to discover the best things to see and do in the area.

We recommend you stay at the Hotel George Vienna, one of the best 3-star hotels in the city of Graz. This hotel has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 640 guests.

The best luxury hotel option in the city of Graz is the 5-star Andaz Vienna Am Belvedere - a concept by Hyatt. The hotel is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,677 guests.

One of the best hotels we recommend in the city of Graz is the 3-star Altmann Hotel. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 662 guests.

Our flexible booking system will automatically provide you with the best alternatives if these hotels are not available.

You'll have easy access to popular travel destinations like the outstanding Albertina. This attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 25,441 visitors and gathers around 360,073 every year.

Vienna State Opera is another popular attraction you could visit. This incredible attraction is an opera house and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 46,463 visitors.

One of the best attractions you could visit is the extraordinary Schönbrunn Palace. This château is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 135,798 reviews.

Come to Graz prepared by adding some tours and tickets to your vacation package. Book a popular and budget-friendly activity you can do on this day in Graz.

After a day of exploring, try one of the best restaurants in the city of Graz.

We recommend you eat at a delicious restaurant that locals enjoy, like Naschmarkt, after your day of exploring the city of Graz. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 43,957 customers.

Figlmüller – Restaurant Bäckerstraße is another of the best restaurants in the city of Graz. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 15,227 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Graz is Plachutta Wollzeile. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 6,398 customers.

Locals recommend Josef Cocktailbar, one of the best bars in the city of Graz, for a refreshing evening drink to finish your day. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 508 customers.

Alternatively, you could choose another of the most popular bars in the city of Graz, Flanagans. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,132 customers.

Crossfield's Australian Pub is also one of the best bars in the city of Graz. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,326 customers.

It's a perfect place to relax and enjoy another amazing evening in Austria.

Day 4 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Graz has to offer. Cherish the 2 nights you have left in Graz by discovering the best things there are to see and do in the city.

There are plenty of attractions, markets, and restaurants for you to experience today in the city of Graz. Your accommodation will be conveniently located close to several of the best attractions you won't want to miss.

You'll be able to visit more of the best travel destinations like the extraordinary Hofburg Palace. This attraction is a castle and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 43,996 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations in Graz is the spectacular MuseumsQuartier. This attraction is an art museum and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 29,213 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing Museum of Natural History Vienna. This museum has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 30,533 visitors.

Hundertwasserhaus is another stop you might want to add to your itinerary. This multiple dwellings is a popular destination among visitors in Graz. Rated at an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 17,536 visitors, it’s one many travelers find worthy a visit.

Your discovery of Graz does not have to stop there. Check out the fantastic selection of tours and tickets offered in Graz on this day of your trip.

After a long day of exploring some of the most popular attractions in Austria, be sure to eat at Lugeck, which is considered one of the best restaurants in the city of Vienna. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,346 customers.

Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of Vienna is the popular Reinthaler's Beisl. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,346 customers.

Another great restaurant we recommend in the city of Vienna is Puerstner. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,511 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, Loos American Bar is one of the best bars in the city of Vienna for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,538 customers.

Kleinod is another of the most popular bars in the city of Vienna. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 863 customers.

Stopping at one of these popular bars is the perfect way to celebrate another incredible day in the magical city of Vienna!

Day 5 of your road trip across Austria is another day in the magnificent Graz. You now have 1 night left in Graz. Take the opportunity to experience more of the best attractions and activities in the city.

Graz offers plenty for you to see and do, and your hotel will be conveniently located near several of the area's best attractions.

One of the best travel destinations you can travel to is the stunning Donauturm. This has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 13,886 visitors.

You could also spend some time visiting the spectacular Viennese Giant Ferris Wheel. This attraction is a must-see tourist destination and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 34,639 visitors.

Today you’ll also have the opportunity to take part in a popular tour. You’ll be excited to learn that there are plenty of options for top-rated tours and activities in Graz you could sign up for on this day of your vacation. Choose among the best tours before or after booking.

When it’s time to eat, the city of Graz has restaurants and bars to fit all budgets.

We recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Graz, Rinderwahn. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,045 customers.

Alternatively, if you’re hungry to try a top restaurant in the city of Graz that locals enjoy, eat at Flanagans. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,132 customers.

Another of the best restaurant options in the city of Graz is Steirereck. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,356 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you get a drink at one of the best bars in the city of Graz, Roberto American Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 737 customers.

For one of the best bar experiences that locals enjoy in the city of Graz, we recommend the cocktails at Wienerin. This bar has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 863 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Graz is Kruger’s American Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 704 customers.

Toast to another amazing day in the city of Graz!

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 6 of your epic road trip in Austria, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Graz. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Gmunden. You’ll stay in Gmunden for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Graz’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Graz, start your day with a visit to the amazing St. Stephen's Cathedral. This much-appreciated catholic cathedral and attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 97,727 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Stadtpark. This metro station and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 26,804 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Musikverein to make the most of your road trip across Austria. The spectacular Musikverein is a concert hall that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 10,642 visitors.

The lovely Belvedere Palace Chapel is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 60,791 visitors have left this chapel average ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

If you feel like visiting another type of sight or don’t want to jump into the car quite yet, spend some time at the spectacular Schönbrunn Palace. This attraction is a château rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 52,208 reviews.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Graz has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Gmunden. Gmunden offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.

Alternatively, check out one of the best 3-star hotel options in Gmunden, like Grunberg am See Landhotel. This hotel is a popular choice among travelers in the city and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 415 guests.

After you’ve settled into your accommodation, we recommend a dinner at the popular Kulturcafe Villa Lehmann. This popular restaurant is one of locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 306 reviews.

The remarkable Meteora is another top restaurant in Gmunden we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 260 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Gmunden, the fantastic Enrico Panigl. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 109 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Seelounge Gmunden. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 205 customers.

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Austria!

Rise and shine on day 7 of your road trip in Austria. Today, you'll wake up in Gmunden and embark on a scenic drive to Innsbruck, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Gmunden and Salzburg before you reach your end destination for the day.

It’s hard not to feel excited about visiting attractions in a destination as lovely as Gmunden. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Schloss Ort. This attraction is a château that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 3,588 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Baumwipfelpfad Salzkammergut. This attraction, a beloved park, has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 2,015 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Gmunden is the stunning Seebahnhof. This park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 594 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Mirabell Palace. This attraction is a château that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 25,433 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Mozartplatz. This square and attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 11,775 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Fortress Hohensalzburg. This museum and travel destination is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 41,365 visitors.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Salzburg, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Innsbruck. When you arrive in Innsbruck you’ll check in at one of the best hotels in the area.

A frequently recommended hotel in the city of Innsbruck is the 4-star Alphotel Innsbruck. This hotel offers plenty of functional amenities and has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars from 1,318 guests.

If you’d rather stay at the best 4-star hotel in Innsbruck, we recommend Austria Trend Hotel Congress. This luxurious hotel promises guests a pleasant stay in the city and is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 967 guests.

A top-rated budget hotel that is popular among travelers in Innsbruck is the 3-star Kapeller. This hotel is a practical place to stay in the city and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,393 guests.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Ludwig. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 2,353 customers.

Locals also recommend Himal Nepali Kitchen Restaurant, another of the best restaurants in Innsbruck. Himal Nepali Kitchen Restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,033 customers.

After dinner, visit Coffee Bar Innsbruck to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Innsbruck, with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,521 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Fischerhausl. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Fischerhausl has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,059 customers.

The Galway Bay is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 820 customers.

End your day by raising your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure in Austria, and look forward to more great days to come!

You’ll stay in Würmlach for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore today is Golden Roof. This excellent attraction is a building that has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 17,693 visitors.

Around 5,561 travelers rated this attraction with 4.5 out of 5 stars.

To experience the local culture, see more of Austria, and meet new people at the same time, we highly recommend you go on a tour. On this tour, you can go on an epic adventure to some of the best places to visit in Austria. You also get to admire popular places of interest.

You could then travel to Golden Roof for some unforgettable sightseeing experience. This popular attraction is a building and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 17,693 visitors.

This outstanding park has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 5,561 travelers.

You can also stop at the popular Swarovski Kristallwelten. This attraction, a stunning museum, has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 27,809 visitors.

You’ll have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Würmlach.

One of the best guesthouse options in the city of Würmlach is the 3-star guesthouse Pension Marienhof. This guesthouse has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 343 guests.

Be sure to celebrate another day of your incredible road trip adventure through Austria with a toast!

Rise and shine on day 9 of your road trip in Austria. Today, you'll wake up in Würmlach and embark on a scenic drive to Graz, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Würmlach and Carinthia before you reach your end destination for the day.

It’s hard not to feel excited about visiting attractions in a destination as lovely as Würmlach. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Museum 1915–18. This attraction is a museum that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 264 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Pyramidenkogel Tower. This attraction is an observation tower that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 17,884 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Reifnitz am Wörthersee. This top-tier point of interest and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,089 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Hochosterwitz Castle. This castle and travel destination is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 5,630 visitors.

The lovely Neuer Platz is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 3,223 visitors have left this square an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Carinthia, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Graz. When you arrive in Graz you’ll check in at one of the best hotels in the area.

A frequently recommended hotel in the city of Graz is the 4-star IntercityHotel Graz. This hotel offers plenty of functional amenities and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 2,145 guests.

If you’d rather stay at the best 5-star hotel in Graz, we recommend Kai 36 - Hotel Zwischen Fels Und Fluss. This luxurious hotel promises guests a pleasant stay in the city and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 613 guests.

A top-rated budget hotel that is popular among travelers in Graz is the 3-star B&B Hotel Graz City-Süd. This hotel is a practical place to stay in the city and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 188 guests.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Flann O'Brien Original Irish Pub. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2,257 customers.

Locals also recommend Gösser Bräu Graz, another of the best restaurants in Graz. Gösser Bräu Graz is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,327 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Landhauskeller - Mittagessen | Abendessen | Cocktailbar | Hofsaison | Katze Katze - Graz. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,481 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit ROX Graz - Burger | Grill | Music-Bar to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Graz, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,453 customers.

This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation.

End your day by raising your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure in Austria, and look forward to more great days to come!

Day 10 of your road trip in Austria is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Graz before saying goodbye to this wonderful destination. When you have time to explore the area before you make your way home, we recommend visiting some of the following attractions.

Clock tower in Graz is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Graz. This clock tower and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 6,579 visitors.

Take a stroll along the main shopping streets of Graz and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in Austria.

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Graz at Lend-Platzl before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,340 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend aiola upstairs - Panoramaterrasse | Frühstück | Mittagessen | Abendessen | Cocktails - Graz for your last chance at a meal in the city of Graz. The aiola upstairs - Panoramaterrasse | Frühstück | Mittagessen | Abendessen | Cocktails - Graz restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,454 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try ROX Graz - Burger | Grill | Music-Bar. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,453 customers.

You’ll then say farewell to Graz. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in Austria!