Two-Week Austria Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Linz traveling west to Salzburg, Stadt Kitzbühel, Innsbruck, Zell Am See, Schladming, and Klagenfurt

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Escape the ordinary with this exciting 15-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 4 nights in Linz, 1 night in Salzburg, 1 night in Stadt Kitzbühel, 4 nights in Innsbruck, 2 nights in Zell Am See, 1 night in Schladming, and 1 night in Klagenfurt. 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, Hallstatt, Berg, Sankt Leonhard, Tenneck, Salzburg, Stadt Kitzbühel, Innsbruck, Lähn, Gemeinde Ehrwald, Marktgemeinde Wattens, Stadt Imst, Gemeinde Sölden, Gemeinde Pill, Gemeinde Rohrberg, Marktgemeinde Mayrhofen, Hintertux, Zell Am See, Krimml, Kaprun, Weißbach bei Lofer, Schladming, Mauterndorf, Pörtschach am Wörther See, Klagenfurt, and Admont, 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

  • Linz - Arrival day
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  • Linz’s main square
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Say hello to Linz! 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 Linz for 3 nights before you continue your adventure!

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.

As afternoon approaches, head to your chosen hotel in Linz. 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 Linz, 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!

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Day 2

Day 2

  • Linz
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Drive 9 km, 55 min

  • Zoo Linz
  • Ars Electronica Center
  • Linzer Mariendom
  • Linz Botanical Garden
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You have 2 nights 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.

After a day of adventure, treat yourself to an exquisite dinner at one of Linz'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 3

Day 3

  • Linz
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Drive 270 km, 4 hours 1 min

  • Salzwelten Hallstatt
  • 5 Fingers
  • Viewpoint Hallstatt
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On day 3 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Linz, where you have 1 night left to stay.

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

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

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

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Day 4

Day 4

  • Linz
  • Salzburg
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Drive 236 km, 3 hours 1 min

  • Gut Aiderbichl Henndorf
  • Untersbergbahn GmbH
  • Hohenwerfen Castle
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On day 4 of your exciting self-drive vacation in Austria, you’ll soak in the magnificence of 3 destinations, including Berg, Sankt Leonhard, and Tenneck. When you’re not sightseeing, take time to relax at your chosen hotel in Salzburg, where you’ll be staying for 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.

Indulge in a memorable dining experience at one of Salzburg'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 5

Day 5

  • Salzburg
  • Stadt Kitzbühel
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Drive 91 km, 1 hour 51 min

  • Mozartplatz
  • Salzburg Cathedral
  • Fortress Hohensalzburg
  • Hellbrunn Palace
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Dive into day 5 of your remarkable road trip in Austria. Today you'll explore 1 destination, including Salzburg. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Stadt Kitzbühel, where you'll spend 1 night.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your hotel in Stadt Kitzbühel. 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 Stadt Kitzbühel, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

Relax and look forward to more memorable moments to come!

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Day 6

Day 6

  • Stadt Kitzbühel
  • Salzburg
  • Innsbruck
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Drive 264 km, 3 hours 50 min

  • Red Bull Hangar-7
  • Mozart's Birthplace
  • Mirabell Palace
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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 Salzburg. At the end of the day, you will retreat to the hotel of your choice in Innsbruck, where will spend 4 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.

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.

Raise your glass to another unforgettable day in Austria!

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Day 7

Day 7

  • Innsbruck
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Drive 232 km, 3 hours 52 min

  • Highline179
  • Tyrolean Zugspitze Cable Car
  • Ehrwalder Almbahn
  • Swarovski Crystal Worlds
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Wake up to day 7 of your road trip in Austria. On this day, you’ll embark on an exciting expedition discovering the enchanting sights and activities of Lähn, Gemeinde Ehrwald, and Marktgemeinde Wattens. With 3 nights to stay in Innsbruck, we encourage you to seize the day and discover the unexplored beauty of the city’s surroundings!

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

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.

Raise your glass to another unforgettable day in Austria!

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Day 8

Day 8

  • Innsbruck
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Drive 226 km, 4 hours 16 min

  • Imster Bergbahnen
  • Rosengartenschlucht
  • Stuibenfall
  • Giggijochbahn Sölden
  • Gaislachkogelbahn Mittelstation
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On day 8 of your road trip, you'll get the chance to experience Hochimst, Stadt Imst, and Gemeinde Sölden. 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.

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 9

Day 9

  • Innsbruck
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Drive 34 km, 1 hour 56 min

  • Top Of Innsbruck
  • Alpenzoo Innsbruck - Tirol
  • Golden Roof
  • Innsbrucker Hofgarten
  • Bergisel Ski Jump
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You’ll stay in Innsbruck 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.

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.

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

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Day 10

Day 10

  • Innsbruck
  • Zell am See
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Drive 212 km, 3 hours 55 min

  • Tirolland / Haus Steht Kopf + Dinoland
  • Zillertal Arena
  • Penkenbahn - Mayrhofner Bergbahnen
  • Ahornbahn - Mayrhofner Bergbahnen
  • Hintertuxer Gletscher
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On day 10 of your road trip in Austria, your travel plans include 4 stops at the most scenic, wondrous, and interesting places in the region. Gemeinde Pill, Gemeinde Rohrberg, Marktgemeinde Mayrhofen, and Hintertux are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in Zell Am See, where you will stay for 2 nights.

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.

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

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

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Day 11

Day 11

  • Zell am See
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Drive 184 km, 3 hours 26 min

  • Krimml Waterfalls
  • Sigmund Thun Gorge
  • Sigmund Thun Klamm Wasserfall
  • Kitzsteinhorn
  • Seisenbergklamm
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On day 11 of your road trip in Austria, you’ll start and end your day in Zell Am See, but spend the day exploring what’s beyond the town. Since you still have 1 night to spend in Zell Am See, there’s no need to rush. Experience Krimml, Kaprun, Werkssiedlung, Zell Am See, and Weißbach bei Lofer to the fullest today with this curated day itinerary.

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

Indulge in a memorable dining experience at one of Zell Am See'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!

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Day 12

Day 12

  • Zell am See
  • Schladming
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Drive 103 km, 2 hours 3 min

  • Zell am see esplanade
  • Reiteralm
  • Hochwurzen
  • Aussichtssteg Talbachklamm - Runde
  • Planai Schladming Bergbahn
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Your itinerary for day 12 of your road trip in Austria includes 3 stops and features some of the highlights of Zell Am See, Gleiming, and Schladming. At the end of the day, enjoy the comforts of a top-rated hotel in Schladming, where you'll 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.

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

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

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Day 13

Day 13

  • Schladming
  • Klagenfurt
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Drive 196 km, 3 hours 2 min

  • Mauterndorf Castle
  • Adler Arena Burg Landskron
  • Pyramidenkogel Tower
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On day 13 of your exciting self-drive vacation in Austria, you’ll soak in the magnificence of 3 destinations, including Mauterndorf, Villach, and Pörtschach am Wörther See. When you’re not sightseeing, take time to relax at your chosen hotel in Klagenfurt, where you’ll be staying for 1 night.

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.

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

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Day 14

Day 14

  • Klagenfurt
  • Linz
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Drive 260 km, 3 hours 46 min

  • Neuer Platz
  • Landhaus Park
  • City Main Parish Church of St Egid
  • Stift Admont
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Dive into day 14 of your remarkable road trip in Austria. Today you'll explore 2 destinations, including Klagenfurt and Admont. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Linz, 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 Linz. Linz offers plenty of top-rated hotels for every travel budget. Take some time to relax before you go out again.

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

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

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Day 15

Day 15

  • Linz - Departure day
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  • Landstraße
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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.

Browse through boutiques to find unique and stylish fashion pieces to take home.

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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