14-Day Austria Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Salzburg to Vienna, Schladming, and Innsbruck and surrounding area

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Escape the ordinary with this exciting 14-day road trip through Austria. Explore diverse landscapes, discover lively cities, and prepare for an unforgettable journey!

This perfectly planned road trip itinerary takes you through some of the best places to see in Austria. You will spend 3 nights in Salzburg, 3 nights in Vienna, 1 night in Schladming, and 6 nights in Innsbruck. 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 Salzburg, 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. Schönbrunn Palace and Prater are just a couple of the bucket-list attractions that await your discovery.

As you hit the open road and drive through Salzburg, Gemeinde Melk, Vienna, Schladming, Kaprun, Marktgemeinde Wattens, Innsbruck, Sankt Leonhard, Dornbirn, Stadt Feldkirch, Stadt Bludenz, Gemeinde Sölden, Gemeinde Ehrwald, Lähn, Gemeinde Rohrberg, Marktgemeinde Mayrhofen, Hintertux, and Stadt Kufstein, 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.

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Day 1

Day 1

  • Salzburg - Arrival day
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Say hello to Salzburg! Your exciting road trip through Austria is just about to start. Navigating the top places to see in the region is a breeze with a car. The rental vehicle of your choice will be ready for pickup upon your arrival in the city. You will stay in Salzburg for 2 nights before you continue your adventure!

Salzburg 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.

As afternoon approaches, head to your chosen hotel in Salzburg. Check-in typically starts around 2 to 4 PM at hotels in Austria. We recommend staying at a central location for easy access to key areas in the city.

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.

Raise a toast to the start of your 14-day road trip in Austria!

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Day 2

Day 2

  • Salzburg
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Drive 23 km, 1 hour 2 min

  • Red Bull Hangar-7
  • Linzer Gasse Platzl
  • Mozartplatz
  • Fortress Hohensalzburg
  • Hellbrunn Palace
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Day 2 offers an itinerary packed with the best things to see in Salzburg. 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.

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 3

Day 3

  • Salzburg
  • Vienna
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Drive 305 km, 3 hours 37 min

  • Salzburg Cathedral
  • Haus der Natur
  • Mirabell Palace
  • Melk Abbey
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On day 3 of your exciting self-drive vacation in Austria, you’ll soak in the magnificence of 2 destinations, including Salzburg and Gemeinde Melk. When you’re not sightseeing, take time to relax at your chosen hotel in Vienna, where you’ll be staying for 3 nights.

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

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

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

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Day 4

Day 4

  • Vienna
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Drive 14 km, 51 min

  • St. Stephen's Cathedral
  • Belvedere Palace
  • Hofburg Palace
  • Museum of Natural History Vienna
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You’ll stay in Vienna for 2 nights.

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 Vienna's best restaurants.

Relax and recharge in preparation for another adventurous day in Austria!

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Day 5

Day 5

  • Vienna
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Drive 8 km, 30 min

  • Viennese Giant Ferris Wheel
  • Prater
  • Citypark
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You have 1 night left in Vienna. 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.

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

Savor another day of unforgettable experiences in Austria!

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Day 6

Day 6

  • Vienna
  • Schladming
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Drive 294 km, 3 hours 35 min

  • Vienna State Opera
  • MuseumsQuartier
  • Schönbrunn Palace
  • Schönbrunn Zoo
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Experience an unparalleled adventure on day 6 of your road trip in Austria. This exciting part of your journey invites you to discover the renowned landmarks in 1 place, which are Vienna. At the end of the day, you will retreat to the hotel of your choice in Schladming, where will spend 1 night.

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

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 Schladming, 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 7

Day 7

  • Schladming
  • Innsbruck
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Drive 256 km, 3 hours 58 min

  • Sigmund Thun Gorge
  • Sigmund Thun Klamm Wasserfall
  • Kitzsteinhorn
  • Swarovski Crystal Worlds
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On day 7 of your road trip in Austria, your travel plans include 4 stops at the most scenic, wondrous, and interesting places in the region. Kaprun, Werkssiedlung, Zell Am See, and Marktgemeinde Wattens are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in Innsbruck, where you will stay for 6 nights.

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

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.

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

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Day 8

Day 8

  • Innsbruck
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Drive 48 km, 2 hours 10 min

  • Top Of Innsbruck
  • Alpenzoo Innsbruck - Tirol
  • Innsbrucker Hofgarten
  • Golden Roof
  • Patscherkofel Cable Car Lower/Valley Station
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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.

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.

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

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Day 9

Day 9

  • Innsbruck
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Drive 375 km, 4 hours 31 min

  • Bergisel Ski Jump
  • Triumphal Arch
  • Ambras Castle Innsbruck
  • Untersbergbahn GmbH
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Greet day 9 of your road trip in Austria with a smile and start your day with a hearty breakfast. You have 4 nights to stay in Innsbruck, so get ready to make the most of your time in the region. On the agenda for this day, you’ll find only the best things to see and do in Innsbruck and Sankt Leonhard.

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

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

Raise your glass to another unforgettable day in Austria!

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Day 10

Day 10

  • Innsbruck
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Drive 373 km, 5 hours 6 min

  • Inatura natural spectacle Gmbh
  • Wildpark Feldkirch
  • Buerser Schlucht
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On day 10 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Innsbruck, where you still have 3 nights left. You'll spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city, including Dornbirn, Stadt Feldkirch, and Stadt Bludenz.

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

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 Innsbruck, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

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

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Day 11

Day 11

  • Innsbruck
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Drive 347 km, 5 hours

  • Schattenburg
  • Silvretta Hochalpenstraße
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On day 11 of your road trip, you'll get the chance to experience Stadt Feldkirch and Stadt Bludenz. At the end of the day, you'll drive back to Innsbruck, where you still have 2 nights left to stay.

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

Innsbruck 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 Innsbruck.

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

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Day 12

Day 12

  • Innsbruck
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Drive 294 km, 4 hours 53 min

  • Giggijochbahn Sölden
  • Stuibenfall
  • Tyrolean Zugspitze Cable Car
  • Highline179
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On day 12 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 Gemeinde Sölden, Gemeinde Ehrwald, and Lähn to the fullest today with this curated day itinerary.

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

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.

Take some time to reflect on your day and savor another beautiful night in Austria.

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Day 13

Day 13

  • Innsbruck
  • Salzburg
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Drive 294 km, 4 hours 21 min

  • Zillertal Arena
  • Penkenbahn - Mayrhofner Bergbahnen
  • Hintertuxer Gletscher
  • Kufstein Fortress
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Dive into day 13 of your remarkable road trip in Austria. Today you'll explore 4 destinations, including Gemeinde Rohrberg, Marktgemeinde Mayrhofen, Hintertux, and Stadt Kufstein. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Salzburg, where you'll spend 1 night.

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.

Salzburg 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 Salzburg.

Relax and recharge in preparation for another adventurous day in Austria!

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Day 14

Day 14

  • Salzburg - Departure day
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Day 14 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.

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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