Two-Week Austria Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Innsbruck traveling east to Salzburg, Vienna, Graz, Klagenfurt, and Zell Am See

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Explore the best of Austria on a remarkable 15-day road trip! Combine exploration with relaxation on a self-drive tour featuring Innsbruck, Marktgemeinde Wattens, Salzburg, Hallstatt, Gemeinde Melk, Krems a der Donau, Vienna, Graz, Klagenfurt, Pörtschach am Wörther See, Zell Am See, and Stadt Rattenberg.

This perfectly planned road trip itinerary takes you through some of the best places to see in Austria. You will spend 3 nights in Innsbruck, 3 nights in Salzburg, 3 nights in Vienna, 2 nights in Graz, 2 nights in Klagenfurt, and 1 night in Zell Am See. 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 Innsbruck, 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 Innsbruck, Marktgemeinde Wattens, Salzburg, Hallstatt, Gemeinde Melk, Krems a der Donau, Vienna, Graz, Klagenfurt, Pörtschach am Wörther See, Zell Am See, and Stadt Rattenberg, 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

Innsbruck - Arrival day
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Innsbrucker Hofgarten
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Say hello to Innsbruck! 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 Innsbruck for 2 nights before you continue your adventure!

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

Raise a toast to the start of your 15-day road trip in Austria!

Day 2

Innsbruck
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Drive 13 km, 36 min

Ambras Castle Innsbruck
Altstadt Innsbruck
Golden Roof
Alpenzoo Innsbruck - Tirol
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Day 2 offers an itinerary packed with the best things to see in Innsbruck. You’ll stay in Innsbruck for 1 night more, offering you enough time to explore at a relaxed pace.

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

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 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.

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

Day 3

Innsbruck
Salzburg
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Drive 191 km, 2 hours 33 min

Swarovski Crystal Worlds
Mirabell Palace
Mirabellgarten
Linzer Gasse Platzl
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Dive into day 3 of your remarkable road trip in Austria. Today you'll explore 2 destinations, including Marktgemeinde Wattens and Salzburg. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Salzburg, where you'll spend 3 nights.

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

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

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

Day 4

Salzburg
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Drive 3 km, 48 min

Haus der Natur
Mozartplatz
Salzburg Cathedral
Erzabtei / Stift St Peter Salzburg
Fortress Hohensalzburg
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You have 2 nights left in Salzburg. 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.

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

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

Day 5

Salzburg
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Drive 152 km, 2 hours 47 min

Salzwelten Hallstatt
Marktplatz Hallstatt
Evangelische Pfarrkirche Hallstatt
Viewpoint Hallstatt
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On day 5 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Salzburg, where you still have 1 night left. You'll spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city, including Lahn and Hallstatt.

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

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

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

Say good night to Salzburg and look forward to another great day of your road trip in Austria!

Day 6

Salzburg
Vienna
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Drive 392 km, 5 hours 17 min

Wachau
Melk Abbey
Steiner Tor
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On day 6 of your exciting self-drive vacation in Austria, you’ll soak in the magnificence of 3 destinations, including Gemeinde Rossatz-Arnsdorf, Gemeinde Melk, and Krems a der Donau. 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.

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 Vienna, 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.

Day 7

Vienna
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Drive 15 km, 45 min

Schönbrunn Palace
St. Stephen's Cathedral
Innere Stadt
Neubau
Mariahilfer Straße
Graben
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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 dinnertime approaches, it's time to head out for a bite to eat. If you are looking to dine at a popular restaurant in Vienna, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

Raise your glass to another unforgettable day in Austria!

Day 8

Vienna
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Drive 11 km, 55 min

Hofburg Palace
Vienna State Opera
Belvedere Palace
Prater
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You’ll stay in Vienna for 1 night.

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!

Day 9

Vienna
Graz
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Drive 197 km, 2 hours 20 min

Styrian Armoury
Main square of Graz
Old Town of Graz
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Your itinerary for day 9 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 Graz, where you'll spend 2 nights.

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

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

Relax and look forward to more memorable moments to come!

Day 10

Graz
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Drive 12 km, 55 min

Schlossberg
Uhrturm
Kunsthaus Graz
Eggenberg Palace, Graz
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Day 10 offers an itinerary packed with the best things to see in Innsbruck. You’ll stay in Graz 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.

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.

Day 11

Graz
Klagenfurt
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Drive 148 km, 1 hour 55 min

Minimundus
Landhaus Park
Neuer Platz
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On day 11 of your road trip in Austria, your travel plans include 1 stop at the most scenic, wondrous, and interesting places in the region. Klagenfurt are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in Klagenfurt, where you will stay for 2 nights.

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

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

Say good night to Klagenfurt and look forward to another great day of your road trip in Austria!

Day 12

Klagenfurt
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Drive 64 km, 1 hour 20 min

Wörthersee
Klagenfurt Botanical Garden
Pyramidenkogel Tower
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You have 1 night left in Klagenfurt. 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 Klagenfurt's most popular restaurants, and connect with friendly locals for a true cultural experience.

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

Day 13

Klagenfurt
Zell am See
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Drive 212 km, 3 hours 28 min

Grossglockner High Alpine Road
Zell am See Wasserspiele
Hundertwasserbrunnen
Zell am see esplanade
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Experience an unparalleled adventure on day 13 of your road trip in Austria. This exciting part of your journey invites you to discover the renowned landmarks in 1 place, which are Zell Am See. At the end of the day, you will retreat to the hotel of your choice in Zell Am See, where will spend 1 night.

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

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.

Savor another day of unforgettable experiences in Austria!

Day 14

Zell am See
Innsbruck
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Drive 208 km, 3 hours 13 min

Dalfazer Wasserfall
Achen Lake
Augustinermuseum Rattenberg
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Dive into day 14 of your remarkable road trip in Austria. Today you'll explore 2 destinations, including Stadt Schwaz and Stadt Rattenberg. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Innsbruck, where you'll spend 1 night.

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

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

Day 15

Innsbruck - Departure day
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Triumphal Arch
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Day 15 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.

Take one last moment to soak in Austria, and unwind with tea or coffee at a cozy cafe.

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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