10-Day Austria road trip from Linz to Salzburg, Graz, and Vienna

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

Linz has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Linz’s main square. This attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,238 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. Your stay promises to be a delightful continuation of your exploration, providing comfort and tranquility to recharge for the adventures that lie ahead.

When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Linz, ÄNGUS Downtown. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,173 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Linz is STEAKHOUSE. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,236 customers.

Linz also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Linz is Café Bar Walker. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 842 customers.

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

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 2 of your epic road trip in Austria, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Linz. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Salzburg. You’ll stay in Salzburg for 2 nights. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Linz’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Linz, start your day with a visit to the amazing New Cathedral, Linz. This much-appreciated cathedral and attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 4,676 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Lentos Art Museum. This art museum and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,599 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Ars Electronica Center to make the most of your road trip across Austria. The spectacular Ars Electronica Center is an art museum that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 5,491 visitors.

The lovely Grottenbahn am Pöstlingberg is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 2,678 visitors have left this grottenbahnen average ratings of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

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

After you’ve settled into your accommodation, we recommend a dinner at the popular STEAKHOUSE MEET2EAT SALZBURG. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.9 out of 5 stars in 545 reviews.

The remarkable Indian Restaurant Taj Mahal is another top restaurant in Salzburg we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,149 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Bärenwirt is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,298 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Salzburg, the fantastic Red Bull Hangar-7. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 14,007 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Monkeys cafe. Bar. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 851 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Darwin's Cafe Bar. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 658 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Austria!

On day 3 of your road trip across Austria, you’ll have the perfect day exploring the wonderful city of Salzburg. You’ll stay in Salzburg for 1 night, meaning you have plenty of time to discover the best things to see and do in the area.

We recommend you stay at the arte Hotel Salzburg, one of the best 4-star hotels in the city of Salzburg. This hotel has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 7,006 guests.

The best luxury hotel option in the city of Salzburg is the 5-star Hyperion Hotel Salzburg. The hotel is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,215 guests.

One of the best hotels we recommend in the city of Salzburg is the 3-star Hotel Jedermann. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 2,178 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 Hangar-7. This attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 14,007 visitors.

Mirabell Palace is another popular attraction you could visit. This incredible attraction is a château and has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 26,688 visitors.

One of the best attractions you could visit is the extraordinary Mirabell Gardens. This park is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 8,148 reviews.

As the day moves along, one attraction you’ll probably want to visit is the incredible Mozartplatz. Around 12,235 visitors have given this square an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Today you'll also have the opportunity to spend some time at the fantastic Fortress Hohensalzburg. Fortress Hohensalzburg is a popular museum, rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 43,309 travelers.

Come to Salzburg 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 Salzburg.

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

We recommend you eat at a delicious restaurant that locals enjoy, like Zwettler's Wirtshaus, after your day of exploring the city of Salzburg. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,457 customers.

IMLAUER Sky - Bar & Restaurant in Salzburg is another of the best restaurants in the city of Salzburg. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,933 customers.

Locals recommend Murphy's Law Irish Pub, one of the best bars in the city of Salzburg, for a refreshing evening drink to finish your day. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 615 customers.

Alternatively, you could choose another of the most popular bars in the city of Salzburg, Celtic Spirit. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 504 customers.

The Salzburg Whiskey Museum - Bar is also one of the best bars in the city of Salzburg. This bar is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 379 customers.

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

Day 4 of your road trip through Austria is your chance to discover two places in one day, the city of Salzburg and the city of Werfen. Get ready to experience some of the most famous attractions in the area!

One of the best places to visit is the amazing Mozart's Birthplace. This attraction is a museum and is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 21,779 visitors.

You could also go sightseeing at the incredible Haus der Natur Salzburg, a popular attraction that receives around 500,000 yearly visitors. This science museum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 11,033 visitors.

Hellbrunn Palace is another popular attraction you can explore. This well-known attraction, a spectacular château, has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from over 19,017 reviews.

Joining a top-rated tour in Salzburg is another excellent way to spend your new day in Austria. The best tours in this travel destination will take you on an exploration to some of Austria’s most well-known attractions and best-kept secrets.

With this tour, you’ll set out on a journey to Austria’s most interesting sights. As you go along this remarkable tour, you’ll also have the unique opportunity to catch a glimpse of Austria’s scenic spots.

You could then travel to the amazing Hohenwerfen Castle in the city of Werfen for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a castle and has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 10,089 visitors.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Glöckl Bräu | Wirtshaus - Schank - Gastgarten | Graz, 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.

After dinner, visit Steak Boutique, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Graz. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 772 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like dreizehn by Gauster. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 500 customers.

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

Rise and shine on day 5 of your road trip in Austria. Today, you'll wake up in Graz and embark on a scenic drive to Vienna, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 4 nights. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Graz 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 Graz. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Hauptplatz, Graz. This attraction is a square that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 15,716 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Clock tower in Graz. This attraction, a beloved clock tower, has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 7,087 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Graz is the stunning Schlossberg. This park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 19,998 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Myra Waterfalls. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 7,003 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Laxenburg Castle Park. This park and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 12,455 reviews.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like die Feinkosterei Schwarz-Hirsch. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 668 customers.

Locals also recommend Lebenbauer, another of the best restaurants in Vienna. Lebenbauer is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 517 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Figlmüller – Restaurant Bäckerstraße. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 15,227 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Bockshorn Irish Pub to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Vienna, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,158 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Needle Vinyl Bar. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Needle Vinyl Bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 774 customers.

Josef Cocktailbar is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 508 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!

On day 6 of your road trip across Austria, you’ll have the perfect day exploring the wonderful city of Vienna. You’ll stay in Vienna 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 ARCOTEL Wimberger Wien, one of the best 4-star hotels in the city of Vienna. This hotel has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 8,481 guests.

The best luxury hotel option in the city of Vienna is the 5-star Ambassador. The hotel is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 6,979 guests.

One of the best hotels we recommend in the city of Vienna is the 3-star Leonardo Vienna Otto Wagner. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 8,807 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 Belvedere Palace Chapel. This attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 66,332 visitors.

Schönbrunn Palace is another popular attraction you could visit. This incredible attraction is a château and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 145,237 visitors.

One of the best attractions you could visit is the extraordinary Schönbrunn Palace. This château is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 53,579 reviews.

Come to Vienna 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 Vienna.

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

We recommend you eat at a delicious restaurant that locals enjoy, like Plachutta Wollzeile, after your day of exploring the city of Vienna. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 6,398 customers.

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

Day 7 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Vienna has to offer. Cherish the 2 nights you have left in Vienna 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 Vienna. 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 MuseumsQuartier. This attraction is an art museum and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 30,180 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations in Vienna is the spectacular Museum of Natural History Vienna. This attraction is a museum and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 33,317 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing Vienna State Opera. This opera house has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 49,854 visitors.

Albertina is another stop you might want to add to your itinerary. This art museum is a popular destination among visitors in Vienna. Rated at an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 27,147 visitors, it’s one many travelers find worthy a visit. In one single year, this attraction usually gets more than 360,073 visitors.

Your discovery of Vienna does not have to stop there. Check out the fantastic selection of tours and tickets offered in Vienna 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, Flanagans 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 3,132 customers.

Crossfield's Australian Pub is another of the most popular bars in the city of Vienna. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,326 customers.

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

Day 8 of your road trip across Austria is another day in the magnificent Vienna. You now have 1 night left in Vienna. Take the opportunity to experience more of the best attractions and activities in the city.

Vienna 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 Viennese Giant Ferris Wheel. This has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 37,411 visitors.

You could also spend some time visiting the spectacular Hundertwasserhaus. This attraction is a multiple dwellings and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 20,429 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 Vienna 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 Vienna has restaurants and bars to fit all budgets.

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

After your meal, we recommend you get a drink at one of the best bars in the city of Vienna, Loos American Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,538 customers.

For one of the best bar experiences that locals enjoy in the city of Vienna, we recommend the cocktails at Kleinod. This bar has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 863 customers.

Toast to another amazing day in the city of Vienna!

Day 9 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 Vienna and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Linz. You will stay in Linz for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Vienna is the amazing St. Stephen's Cathedral. This attraction is a catholic cathedral that is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 103,855 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible metro station, Stadtpark. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 27,294 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Vienna is the outstanding Hofburg Palace. This popular castle and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 47,034 visitors.

The spectacular Heldenplatz 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 18,261 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Volksgarten. This attraction is a popular urban park that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 18,273 visitors.

You can make the most of your new day in Vienna 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 Linz, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Front Food, one of the best restaurants in the city of Linz. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 801 customers.

After dinner, visit Chelsea Pub, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Linz. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 680 customers.

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

Day 10 of your road trip in Austria is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Linz 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.

Luftschutzstollen "Limonikeller" is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Linz. This top-tier point of interest and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 130 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Linz at Miyako Ramen before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 661 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Fu Cheng for your last chance at a meal in the city of Linz. The Fu Cheng restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 577 customers.

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