11-Day Austria Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Linz traveling south to Salzburg, Innsbruck, Zell Am See, and Graz

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Explore the best of Austria on a remarkable 11-day road trip! Combine exploration with relaxation on a self-drive tour featuring Linz, Salzburg, Hallstatt, Innsbruck, Marktgemeinde Wattens, Gemeinde Tulfes, Stadt Hall in Tirol, Gemeinde Seefeld in Tirol, Mösern, Zell Am See, Kaprun, Mittersill, Krimml, and Graz.

This perfectly planned road trip itinerary takes you through some of the best places to see in Austria. You will spend 3 nights in Linz, 2 nights in Salzburg, 2 nights in Innsbruck, 2 nights in Zell Am See, and 1 night in Graz. Anticipate well-spent days sightseeing, eating delicious food, and experiencing the highlights of each destination!

With this travel package, you can choose from an extensive selection of accommodations along your road trip route in Austria. We have handpicked the best hotels and places to stay across the country, including options for each budget. Whether you are in the mood for luxurious 5-star hotels or budget-friendly bed and breakfasts, we have you covered.

Upon arriving in Linz, the rental vehicle of your choice will be ready for collection. From there, the road trip can begin! Experience the ultimate freedom and uncover Austria on your own terms.

An expertly curated travel plan makes sure you don’t miss out on any of the best things to see and do on your road trip in Austria. Fortress Hohensalzburg and Swarovski Kristallwelten are just a couple of the bucket-list attractions that await your discovery.

As you hit the open road and drive through Linz, Salzburg, Hallstatt, Innsbruck, Marktgemeinde Wattens, Gemeinde Tulfes, Stadt Hall in Tirol, Gemeinde Seefeld in Tirol, Mösern, Zell Am See, Kaprun, Mittersill, Krimml, and Graz, you will also enjoy plenty of opportunities to uncover hidden gems and experience the authentic charm of Austria. Whether you are exploring enchanting towns and villages, discovering scenic routes, or indulging in local cuisine, there is always something new and exciting to experience in Austria.

Throughout your road trip in Austria, take breaks from sightseeing to explore your favorite destinations' top shopping streets and markets. Discover unique souvenirs that will forever remind you of your self-drive adventure in Austria.

This package offers an all-in-one solution for your trip planning - choose flights, a rental car, accommodations, attractions, and tours that suit your needs and desires. You can customize each day of your road trip itinerary with flexible trip planning before and after booking.

The best services in Austria fill up quickly, so book your spot early. Select a date and start planning your road trip in Austria today!

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Day 1

Day 1

  • Linz - Arrival day
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  • Linz’s main square
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Welcome to Linz, the perfect starting point for your road trip in Austria! Pick up your rental car and let the adventure begin. You will spend 2 nights discovering what to see in Linz before embarking on the next leg of your journey.

Linz is a beautiful city with plenty to discover. Taking a stroll in the city center is a great alternative. Soak in the lovely atmosphere and sit down for a bit to eat or drink.

Find your way to your hotel in Linz. We recommend choosing a hotel in a central location for easy exploring. Check-in typically starts between 2 and 4 PM at hotels in Austria. Settle in and make plans for the evening.

As dinnertime approaches, it's time to head out for a bite to eat. If you are looking to dine at a popular restaurant in Linz, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

Raise a toast to the start of your 11-day road trip in Austria!

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Day 2

Day 2

  • Linz
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Drive 11 km, 48 min

  • Linzer Mariendom
  • Ars Electronica Center
  • Zoo Linz
  • Grottenbahn
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You have 1 night left in Linz. Take the opportunity to experience more of the best attractions and activities in the city.

Don’t forget to check out all the popular tours and experiences you can add to your travel plans in Austria. You can explore and select activities under each day of your itinerary.

For an unforgettable shopping experience, visit Arkade Linz, the top shopping destination in Linz. Browse local boutique shops and stores, each offering delightful surprises. Find unique souvenirs or items to take home. After shopping, explore what Arkade Linz has to offer, including restaurants, attractions, essential services, and vibrant community activities.

As dinnertime approaches, it's time to head out for a bite to eat. If you are looking to dine at a popular restaurant in Linz, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

As the day draws to a close, take a moment to unwind and prepare for the next exciting chapter of your road trip in Austria.

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Day 3

Day 3

  • Linz
  • Salzburg
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Drive 139 km, 2 hours 22 min

  • Fortress Hohensalzburg
  • Haus der Natur
  • Mirabell Palace
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Experience an unparalleled adventure on day 3 of your road trip in Austria. This exciting part of your journey invites you to discover the renowned landmarks in 1 place, which are Salzburg. At the end of the day, you will retreat to the hotel of your choice in Salzburg, where will spend 2 nights.

After soaking up all the sights on today's itinerary, you'll be ready to head to your accommodation in Salzburg. Salzburg offers plenty of top-rated hotels for every travel budget. Take some time to relax before you go out again.

As dinnertime approaches, it's time to head out for a bite to eat. If you are looking to dine at a popular restaurant in Salzburg, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

Celebrate another amazing day of your road trip adventure in Austria!

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Day 4

Day 4

  • Salzburg
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Drive 189 km, 3 hours 50 min

  • Vorderer Gosausee
  • Zwieselalm
  • Viewpoint Hallstatt
  • Salzwelten Hallstatt
  • 5 Fingers
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Day 4 offers an itinerary packed with the best things to see in Linz. You’ll stay in Salzburg for 1 night more, offering you enough time to explore at a relaxed pace.

Don’t forget to check out all the popular tours and experiences you can add to your travel plans in Austria. You can explore and select activities under each day of your itinerary.

After a day of adventure, treat yourself to an exquisite dinner at one of Salzburg's best restaurants.

As the sun sets, rest up and recharge for the next leg of your road trip in Austria.

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Day 5

Day 5

  • Salzburg
  • Innsbruck
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Drive 199 km, 3 hours 2 min

  • Bergisel Ski Jump
  • Alpenzoo Innsbruck - Tirol
  • Innsbrucker Hofgarten
  • Golden Roof
  • Triumphal Arch
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On day 5 of your exciting self-drive vacation in Austria, you’ll soak in the magnificence of 1 destination, including Innsbruck. When you’re not sightseeing, take time to relax at your chosen hotel in Innsbruck, where you’ll be staying for 2 nights.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your hotel in Innsbruck. Check in and relax before you head out to tour the city.

After a long day of exploring, sit down for a delicious dinner at a top-rated restaurant in Innsbruck. Enjoy a satisfying meal that will recharge you for tonight's adventures.

Relax and look forward to more memorable moments to come!

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Day 6

Day 6

  • Innsbruck
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Drive 107 km, 1 hour 53 min

  • Swarovski Crystal Worlds
  • Glungezerbahn GesmbH & Co KG
  • Naturpark Karwendel
  • Dorfplatz Seefeld
  • Friedensglocke Mösern
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On day 6 of your road trip in Austria, you’ll start and end your day in Innsbruck, but spend the day exploring what’s beyond the city. Since you still have 1 night to spend in Innsbruck, there’s no need to rush. Experience Marktgemeinde Wattens, Gemeinde Tulfes, Stadt Hall in Tirol, Gemeinde Seefeld in Tirol, and Mösern to the fullest today with this curated day itinerary.

When you’re done exploring the area’s best attractions, you’ll drive back to your accommodation in Innsbruck.

As you are wrapping up for the day, treat yourself to a satisfying dinner at a nice restaurant in Innsbruck. Enjoy a relaxing evening as you savor delicious local cuisine.

Raise your glass and celebrate another amazing day of your road trip in Austria!

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Day 7

Day 7

  • Innsbruck
  • Zell am See
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Drive 188 km, 3 hours 5 min

  • Zell am see esplanade
  • Thumersbach Park
  • Wild & Adventure Park Ferleiten
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On day 7 of your road trip in Austria, your travel plans include 2 stops at the most scenic, wondrous, and interesting places in the region. Zell Am See and Ferleiten are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in Zell Am See, where you will stay for 2 nights.

At the end of the day, you will drive to Zell Am See, where you'll have a room waiting for you at the perfect place to stay. Check in and enjoy some downtime.

After a day of adventure, treat yourself to an exquisite dinner at one of Zell Am See's best restaurants.

Head back to your accommodation in Zell Am See and get some rest to prepare for another magical day of your road trip in Austria.

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Day 8

Day 8

  • Zell am See
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Drive 128 km, 2 hours 22 min

  • Kitzsteinhorn
  • Sigmund Thun Klamm Wasserfall
  • Sigmund Thun Gorge
  • Hohe Tauern National Park Information Centre
  • Krimml Waterfalls
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Wake up to day 8 of your road trip in Austria. On this day, you’ll embark on an exciting expedition discovering the enchanting sights and activities of Zell Am See, Werkssiedlung, Kaprun, Mittersill, and Krimml. With 1 night to stay in Zell Am See, we encourage you to seize the day and discover the unexplored beauty of the town’s surroundings!

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll return to Zell Am See and your accommodation.

Zell Am See is a place where the culinary landscape is as diverse as its attractions. So before the day ends, treat your palate to a taste of local cuisine at one of the best restaurants in Zell Am See.

Relax and look forward to more memorable moments to come!

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Day 9

Day 9

  • Zell am See
  • Graz
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Drive 261 km, 3 hours 59 min

  • Schlossberg
  • Uhrturm
  • Kunsthaus Graz
  • Graz Cathedral
  • Graz Opera
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Dive into day 9 of your remarkable road trip in Austria. Today you'll explore 1 destination, including Graz. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Graz, where you'll spend 1 night.

Whether you decide to get entrance tickets for all attractions or you prefer admiring from a distance, amazing experiences await on this day in Zell Am See.

After soaking up all the sights on today's itinerary, you'll be ready to head to your accommodation in Graz. Graz offers plenty of top-rated hotels for every travel budget. Take some time to relax before you go out again.

Graz is a place where the culinary landscape is as diverse as its attractions. So before the day ends, treat your palate to a taste of local cuisine at one of the best restaurants in Graz.

As the day draws to a close, take a moment to unwind and prepare for the next exciting chapter of your road trip in Austria.

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Day 10

Day 10

  • Graz
  • Linz
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Drive 225 km, 2 hours 47 min

  • Old Town of Graz
  • Main square of Graz
  • Styrian Armoury
  • Eggenberg Palace, Graz
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Your itinerary for day 10 of your road trip in Austria includes 1 stop and features some of the highlights of Graz. At the end of the day, enjoy the comforts of a top-rated hotel in Linz, where you'll spend 1 night.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your hotel in Linz. Check in and relax before you head out to tour the city.

Indulge in a memorable dining experience at one of Linz's most popular restaurants, and connect with friendly locals for a true cultural experience.

Get a good night's sleep and look forward to another great day on the road in Austria!

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Day 11

Day 11

  • Linz - Departure day
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  • Landstraße
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Day 11 of your road trip in Austria is your departure day. If you've still got time left, we recommend doing some last-minute shopping or sightseeing.

Discover boutiques offering an array of stylish fashion choices.

Drive to the airport, return your car, and take the opportunity to get some last-minute souvenirs before you board your flight home. We wish you a pleasant journey and hope you leave with many wonderful memories of your road trip in Austria!

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Shortly after booking, you’ll receive your full itinerary, including schedules, locations, and everything you need for a stress-free trip.
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Each package includes a professionally crafted itinerary you can tailor to your travel style. A dedicated travel expert will make sure every detail fits your needs perfectly.
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Need to update plans? No problem. Whether before your trip or mid-journey, we’re just seconds away to help with quick adjustments.
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