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

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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 Salzburg, 2 nights in Innsbruck, 2 nights in Zell Am See, 1 night in Graz, 3 nights in Vienna, 1 night in Linz, and 1 night in Gosau. 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 St. Stephen's Cathedral are just a couple of the bucket-list attractions that await your discovery.

As you hit the open road and drive through Salzburg, Hallstatt, Obertraun, Innsbruck, Marktgemeinde Wattens, Stadt Hall in Tirol, Gemeinde Seefeld in Tirol, Zell Am See, Kaprun, Krimml, Marktgemeinde Matrei in Osttirol, Obermauern, Graz, Vienna, Gemeinde Melk, Gemeinde Dürnstein, Krems a der Donau, Linz, Mondsee, Gosau, Bad Ischl, and Kaltenbach, 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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Day1

Day 1

  • Salzburg - Arrival day
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  • Linzergasse
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Your road trip adventure in Austria begins as soon as you reach Salzburg and pick up your car. You’ll stay here for 3 nights and explore what to see in Salzburg, sample the local cuisine, and choose from a curated selection of the best hotels and places to stay in the city.

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 15-day road trip in Austria!

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Day2

Day 2

  • Salzburg
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Drive 3 km, 49 min

  • Mirabell Palace
  • Mirabellgarten
  • Mozartplatz
  • Salzburg Cathedral
  • Fortress Hohensalzburg
  • Altstadt
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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.

A visit to Altstadt is a must on the agenda today. This neighborhood is full of hidden gems and character, perfect for a leisurely stroll. Plus, you’ll be close to some of the city’s most famous sights.

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.

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.

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.

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

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Day3

Day 3

  • Salzburg
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Drive 180 km, 3 hours 48 min

  • Viewpoint Hallstatt
  • Pfarrkirche Mariä Himmelfahrt (Maria am Berg)
  • Marktplatz Hallstatt
  • Salzwelten Hallstatt
  • Hallstätter See
  • Strandbad Obertraun/Gemeinde Obertraun
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On day 3 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 Hallstatt, Lahn, and Obertraun.

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

After a long day of exploring, sit down for a delicious dinner at a top-rated restaurant in Salzburg. 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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Day4

Day 4

  • Salzburg
  • Innsbruck
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Drive 195 km, 2 hours 59 min

  • Alpenzoo Innsbruck - Tirol
  • Innsbrucker Hofgarten
  • Golden Roof
  • Colourful Houses Innsbruck
  • Hospital Church of the Holy Spirit Innsbruck
  • Triumphal Arch
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Your itinerary for day 4 of your road trip in Austria includes 1 stop and features some of the highlights of Innsbruck. At the end of the day, enjoy the comforts of a top-rated hotel in Innsbruck, where you'll spend 2 nights.

After soaking up all the sights on today's itinerary, you'll be ready to head to your accommodation in Innsbruck. Innsbruck 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 Innsbruck'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.

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Day5

Day 5

  • Innsbruck
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Drive 100 km, 2 hours 1 min

  • Swarovski Crystal Worlds
  • Pfarrkirche St Nikolaus
  • Seekirchl
  • Dorfplatz Seefeld
  • Ambras Castle Innsbruck
  • SINNE Theater & Restaurant in unsichtbaren Kulissen
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Wake up to day 5 of your road trip in Austria. On this day, you’ll embark on an exciting expedition discovering the enchanting sights and activities of Marktgemeinde Wattens, Stadt Hall in Tirol, Gemeinde Seefeld in Tirol, and Innsbruck. With 1 night 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.

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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Day6

Day 6

  • Innsbruck
  • Zell am See
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Drive 187 km, 3 hours 42 min

  • Zell am see esplanade
  • Schmittenhöhe
  • Kaprun Castle
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On day 6 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 Kaprun 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 long day of exploring, sit down for a delicious dinner at a top-rated restaurant in Zell Am See. Enjoy a satisfying meal that will recharge you for tonight's adventures.

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

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Day7

Day 7

  • Zell am See
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Drive 204 km, 3 hours 25 min

  • Krimml Waterfalls
  • Hohe Tauern National Park
  • Wallfahrtskirche Maria Schnee
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On day 7 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Zell Am See, 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 Zell Am See.

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.

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

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Day8

Day 8

  • Zell am See
  • Graz
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Drive 260 km, 3 hours 42 min

  • Schlossberg
  • Schlossberglift Graz
  • Schlossbergbahn
  • Kunsthaus Graz
  • Old Town of Graz
  • Main square of Graz
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Experience an unparalleled adventure on day 8 of your road trip in Austria. This exciting part of your journey invites you to discover the renowned landmarks in 1 place, which are Graz. At the end of the day, you will retreat to the hotel of your choice in Graz, where will 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.

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.

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

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

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Day9

Day 9

  • Graz
  • Vienna
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Drive 199 km, 2 hours 32 min

  • Vienna State Opera
  • Albertina
  • Column of Pest (Column of The Trinity)
  • St. Stephen's Cathedral
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On day 9 of your exciting self-drive vacation in Austria, you’ll soak in the magnificence of 1 destination, including Vienna. 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.

Vienna 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 Vienna.

Relax and look forward to more memorable moments to come!

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Day10

Day 10

  • Vienna
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Drive 17 km, 57 min

  • Schönbrunn Palace
  • Belvedere Palace
  • Museum of Natural History Vienna
  • Neubau
  • Mariahilfer Straße
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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.

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

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Day11

Day 11

  • Vienna
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Drive 203 km, 3 hours 4 min

  • Melk Abbey
  • Stift Dürnstein
  • Kunsthalle Krems
  • Karikaturmuseum Krems
  • Steiner Tor
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On day 11 of your road trip in Austria, you’ll start and end your day in Vienna, but spend the day exploring what’s beyond the city. Since you still have 1 night to spend in Vienna, there’s no need to rush. Experience Gemeinde Melk, Gemeinde Dürnstein, and Krems a der Donau to the fullest today with this curated day itinerary.

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

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

Relax and look forward to more memorable moments to come!

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Day12

Day 12

  • Vienna
  • Linz
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Drive 186 km, 2 hours 56 min

  • Linz Botanical Garden
  • Linzer Mariendom
  • Ars Electronica Center
  • Lentos Art Museum
  • Linz’s main square
  • Dreifaltigkeitssäule
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Dive into day 12 of your remarkable road trip in Austria. Today you'll explore 1 destination, including Linz. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Linz, where you'll spend 1 night.

At the end of the day, you will drive to Linz, 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 Linz. Enjoy a relaxing evening as you savor delicious local cuisine.

Savor another day of unforgettable experiences in Austria!

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Day13

Day 13

  • Linz
  • Gosau
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Drive 175 km, 2 hours 30 min

  • Alpenseebad Mondsee
  • Seepromenade Mondsee
  • Wolfgangsee Lake
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Your itinerary for day 13 of your road trip in Austria includes 2 stops and features some of the highlights of Mondsee and Farchen. At the end of the day, enjoy the comforts of a top-rated hotel in Gosau, where you'll spend 1 night.

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

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

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

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Day14

Day 14

  • Gosau
  • Salzburg
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Drive 86 km, 1 hour 47 min

  • Rettenbach-Klamm
  • Kaiservilla
  • Katrin cable car Bad Ischl
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On day 14 of your road trip in Austria, your travel plans include 3 stops at the most scenic, wondrous, and interesting places in the region. Hinterstein, Bad Ischl, and Kaltenbach are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in Salzburg, where you will stay 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.

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

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Day15

Day 15

  • Salzburg - Departure day
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  • Haus der Natur
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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.

Secure the perfect souvenirs for your family and friends back home or buy yourself a remembrance of your amazing vacation.

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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