Relaxed 12-Day Austria Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Vienna to St. Pölten and Graz

One of the most iconic spots you can visit today is Mariahilfer Straße. Allow yourself some time to explore this street and discover its unique quirks. You'll also find many of the best sightseeing spots nearby.

Another way to make your easygoing and relaxed road trip in Austria more special is by joining unique tours and activities.

After a laid-back day of exploring top attractions in the area, it’s an excellent idea to sit down for a lovely and peaceful dinner. We’ve collected the most recommended restaurants in the city for you, so you can check out the menus and make your reservation in advance.

Experience the amazing nightlife in Vienna and unwind at the coolest bars in the city.

Toast to another amazing day in Austria!

Throughout the day, make sure to take breaks to appreciate the surroundings.

Austria makes the perfect setting for a calming but fun road trip experience. Aside from amazing sights, Austria also offers plenty of tours to enhance your relaxed road trip experience.

When it’s time to eat, the city has a variety of restaurants and cuisines to suit your palate and complement your relaxed road trip experience. Take a leisurely walk around Vienna, while looking for a place to eat. Or, check out our top recommendations and treat yourself to a nice meal.

After dinner, it’s time to fall in love with the amazing nightlife in Vienna and unwind at some of the best bars in the city.

Free your mind of worries as you enjoy the taste of freedom on your laid-back road trip adventure across Austria.

Make the most of your time in the country by joining activities that let you discover more about Austria. Check out all of the tours you can join this day of your leisurely self-drive holiday in Austria and ensure the experience of a lifetime.

Exploring new places makes you hungry. Luckily, Vienna has multiple restaurants that offer fantastic dining experiences to continue your laid-back and stress-free discovery of the city.

Hang out and unwind at some of the top bars in Vienna.

Raise your glass in celebration of your freedom and relaxed road trip adventure in Austria!

On day 5 of your laid-back road trip adventure in Austria, you can visit several remarkable places. With the freedom and flexibility of a self-drive tour, you decide how much time to spend in each, making the most of these memorable destinations.

Continue your laid-back road trip in Austria as you make your way to St. Pölten. Here, you’ll find top hotels and accommodations in the town, perfect for relaxing and recharging.

Exploring new places makes you hungry. Luckily, St. Pölten has multiple restaurants that offer fantastic dining experiences to continue your laid-back and stress-free discovery of the town.

After dinner, it’s time to fall in love with the amazing nightlife in St. Pölten and unwind at some of the best bars in the town.

Raise your glass in celebration of your freedom and relaxed road trip adventure in Austria!

On day 6 of your relaxed road trip in Austria, you’ll start your self-paced adventure in St. Pölten and visit amazing attractions in Gemeinde Leobendorf, Laxenburg, Gemeinde Baden, and Pernitz, just outside the town. You still have 3 nights left in St. Pölten, so today is another excellent opportunity to dine at some of the top-rated restaurants and bars in the area.

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

When it’s time to eat, the town has a variety of restaurants and cuisines to suit your palate and complement your relaxed road trip experience. Take a leisurely walk around St. Pölten, while looking for a place to eat. Or, check out our top recommendations and treat yourself to a nice meal.

Experience the amazing nightlife in St. Pölten and unwind at the coolest bars in the town.

Soak in the unique atmosphere of St. Pölten as you commemorate this day of your relaxed road trip with a toast. Cheers to a memorable, leisurely self-drive holiday in Austria!

On day 7 of your relaxed road trip across Austria, you’ll explore the area around St. Pölten, where you’ll be staying for another 2 nights. With so many fun and inspiring experiences to offer, a tour of St. Pölten will make you fall even more in love with the town and uniqueness of Austria.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll return to St. Pölten and your accommodation.

After a laid-back day of exploring top attractions in the area, it’s an excellent idea to sit down for a lovely and peaceful dinner. We’ve collected the most recommended restaurants in the town for you, so you can check out the menus and make your reservation in advance.

If you feel like it, head out to a bar to celebrate another fantastic day in St. Pölten and take the pulse of the town’s nightlife. Enjoy the night without rushing to fully appreciate it.

Cherish every minute of your relaxed road trip vacation across Austria.

Your relaxed road trip in Austria continues on day 8 with more unforgettable memories to make. Today, you’ll get to know Austria better by exploring the top attractions of St. Pölten and beyond. With 1 night left in St. Pölten, you’ll still have time to eat and unwind at popular restaurants and bars in the town.

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

When you’re not driving and exploring some of the best places in Austria, it’s time to make your relaxed road trip even more comforting. Sit down for a lovely meal at one of the best restaurants in St. Pölten.

After dinner, it’s time to fall in love with the amazing nightlife in St. Pölten and unwind at some of the best bars in the town.

Grab a drink and enjoy every passing minute of this night of your relaxed road trip experience in Austria!

Day 9 of your leisurely self-drive tour in Austria offers another chance for an in-depth travel experience. You’ll stay in Graz for 2 nights.

When you’re not exploring beautiful places, you can relax in Graz. Here, you can choose from the best hotels and other accommodations as you get to know more about the culture in the city.

Exploring the food culture in Graz offers you an exciting chance to connect with locals and experience diversity along your relaxed road trip. When you’re ready to eat, we recommend you visit one of the best dining spots in the city.

After dinner, you can choose between heading back to your hotel to recharge, taking a leisurely stroll, or going out to a bar for a relaxed drink in great company.

Grab a drink and enjoy every passing minute of this night of your relaxed road trip experience in Austria!

Gain a one-of-a-kind experience on your unhurried and relaxed road trip across Austria by joining a traveler-approved tour in Vienna. There are so many fun and eye-opening activities to try out in Vienna that will make your slow-paced self-drive tour in Austria more memorable.

When you’re not driving and exploring some of the best places in Austria, it’s time to make your relaxed road trip even more comforting. Sit down for a lovely meal at one of the best restaurants in Graz.

A visit to a top-rated local bar is one of the most refreshing ways to cap off a beautiful night in Graz.

Toast to another unforgettable and relaxing road trip adventure in Austria!

Day 11 of your relaxed road trip across Austria offers a day of exciting discoveries. You’ll end your day in Vienna, where you’ll stay for 1 night.

After a day of exploration, relax at one of the top hotels or accommodations in Vienna. Staying in the city gives you a comfortable, welcoming place to recharge during your laid-back road trip in Austria.

Mealtimes are the perfect opportunities to immerse yourself in the local culture of Austria. When you're not appreciating the best places to visit in Vienna, explore the city like a local by trying out the best restaurants in the area.

If you feel like it, head out to a bar to celebrate another fantastic day in Vienna and take the pulse of the city’s nightlife. Enjoy the night without rushing to fully appreciate it.

Grab yourself a drink and savor every moment of your relaxed road trip experience in Austria!