Two-Week Austria Road Trip from Salzburg to Villach, Graz, Vienna, and Gmunden

Beautiful view on Salzburg skyline with Festung Hohensalzburg in the summer, Salzburg, Austria
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15 days & 14 nights
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Jan. - Dec.
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Have the adventure of a lifetime with this 15-day road trip through Austria.

This incredible self-drive vacation package will take you through the best destinations in Austria. With this perfectly planned travel package, you will stay 3 nights in Salzburg, 1 night in Villach, 1 night in Graz, 6 nights in Vienna, 1 night in Gmunden, 1 night in Zell am See, and 1 night in Innsbruck, experiencing the ultimate road trip in Austria. Your road trip will enable you to discover the country's most popular attractions and restaurants in Salzburg, Werfen, Villach, Graz, Vienna, Gmunden, Zell am See, and Innsbruck. We'll help you experience the best 15 days in Austria you can imagine so you can leave happy and inspired.

Upon arriving in Salzburg, you'll collect the rental vehicle of your choice. From there, you'll be off to discover some of the most popular attractions in Austria, including the stunning Schönbrunn Palace and Schönbrunn Palace.

You'll have an extensive selection of accommodations to choose from throughout your road trip. We have handpicked the best hotels and places to stay across the country, catering to all budgets. Whether you're in the mood for luxurious five-star hotels or cozy, budget-friendly accommodations, we've got you covered.

Your road trip will bring you close to the best attractions and most incredible sights in Austria. From the magnificent St. Stephen's Cathedral to the breathtaking Belvedere Palace Chapel and Vienna State Opera, your journey will take you on a thrilling adventure through some of the most iconic travel destinations in the country. Your discovery doesn't end there. As you hit the open road and drive through Salzburg, Werfen, Villach, Graz, Vienna, Gmunden, Zell am See, and Innsbruck, you'll also have plenty of opportunities to uncover hidden gems and experience the authentic charm of Austria. Whether you're exploring enchanting small towns, discovering scenic routes, or indulging in local cuisine, there's always something new and exciting to experience in Austria.

Add tours and tickets to each day of your trip to make the most of your time in Austria. You'll have the opportunity to choose from the best tours and activities that your travel destinations have to offer, meaning you'll never have a boring moment on your road trip through Austria.

Your travel plan itinerary also gives you multiple opportunities to look for souvenirs to memorialize your road trip in Austria.

You'll return home having experienced the very best of everything Austria has to offer. Each twist and turn of the journey adds a unique charm to your travel tales.

You can customize each day of your road trip vacation itinerary with flexible trip planning before and after booking. Enjoy the benefits of exploring all these great attractions at your own speed.

Your travel plan includes everything you need to experience the best of Austria. You'll be booked at the best hotels for 14 nights, with plenty of top-rated breakfast and restaurant options nearby. We'll provide you with the best car rental for 14 days during your self-drive road trip, including CDW insurance.

You'll have access to 24/7 travel support, a personal travel agent, and a step-by-step guide via our flexible mobile app. You can choose and add your flight preferences as needed. Make your vacation in Austria extra special by adding tours and tickets to each day of your itinerary.

The best services in Austria fill up quickly, so book your spot early. Select a date and start planning your self-drive road trip in Austria today!

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Hotel, 14 nights
Rental car, 15 days
CDW Insurance
Step-by-step guide
Personal travel agent
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Destinations

Austria, Rainbow over Salzburg castleSalzburg / 3 nights
Church Heiliger Franz of Assisi at Mexikoplatz, Vienna, Austria.Vienna / 6 nights
Aerial View Of Graz City Center - Graz, Styria, Austria, Europe.Graz / 1 night
Innsbruck cityscape, Austria.Innsbruck / 1 night
Village of Velden at lake Worther See in Carinthia,Austria.Klagenfurt
Villach - city in AustriaBezirk Villach-Land / 1 night
Gmunden - city in AustriaGmunden / 1 night
photo of Ski resort Zell am See in Austria.Zell am See / 1 night

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Attractions

Photo of aerial view of Schonbrunn Palace is a major tourist attraction in Vienna, Austria.Schönbrunn Palace
Photo of the Wiener Riesenrad or Vienna Giant Wheel 65m tall Ferris wheel in Prater park in Austria.Prater
Photo of St. Stephen's Cathedral. Vienna, Austria.St Stephen's Cathedral
Photo of the Belvedere Palace in Vienna, Austria.Belvedere Palace Chapel
Schönbrunn_Palace_parkSchönbrunn Palace Park
Photo of a yellow pavillion in the Schonbrunn tiergarten zoological garden in Vienna, Austria.Tiergarten Schönbrunn
Photo of Vienna State Opera house in Austria on a sunny day.Vienna State Opera
Photo of Hofburg palace on St. Michael square (Michaelerplatz), Vienna, Austria.Hofburg Palace
Photo of beautiful view of Salzburg skyline with Festung Hohensalzburg and Salzach river in summer, Salzburg, Salzburger Land, Austria.Fortress Hohensalzburg
Viennese Giant Ferris Wheel, KG Leopoldstadt, Leopoldstadt, Vienna, AustriaViennese Giant Ferris Wheel
Museum of Natural History Vienna, Innere Stadt, Vienna, AustriaMuseum of Natural History Vienna
Photo of the Museumsquartier or MQ or Museums Quartier is an area in the centre of Vienna, Austria.MuseumsQuartier
Photo of beautiful colorful flower clock in Stadtpark, Vienna, Austria.Stadtpark
photo of Swarovski Crystal Worlds covered with snow in Innsbruck, Austria.Swarovski Crystal Worlds
Photo of the Albertina is a museum in the Innere Stadt of Vienna, Austria. Albertina houses one of the largest print rooms in the world.Albertina
Photo of Mirabell Palace and Gardens in Summer, Salzburg castle in background.Mirabell Palace
Photo of The Neue Burg is part of the Vienna Hofburg and the monumental Imperial Forum it is an incomplete 19th century palace wing hosting Kunsthistorisches Museum collections.Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien: Neue Burg
Photo of the enchanting Haus des Meeres public aquarium in Vienna's Esterhazy Park, Austria.Haus des Meeres
Photo of The medieval Clock tower Uhrturm in flower garden on Shlossberg hill, Graz, Austria.Schlossberg
Mozart's Birthplace, Altstadt, Salzburg, AustriaMozart's Birthplace
Photo of Hellbrunn Palace or Schloss Hellbrunn in Salzburg, Austria. Hellbrunn Palace is an early Baroque villa of palatial size in a southern district of the Salzburg city.Hellbrunn Palace
HeldenplatzHeldenplatz
Pyramidenkogel Tower, Keutschach am See, Bezirk Klagenfurt-Land, Carinthia, AustriaPyramidenkogel Tower
Photo of Volksgarten park and Burg theatre, Vienna, Austria.Volksgarten
photo of Golden Roof in Innsbruck Austria - architecture and nature background.Golden Roof
photo of view of The view of Hundertwasser house in Vienna, Austria.Hundertwasserhaus
Photo of classic view of the historic city of Graz with main square and famous Grazer clock tower in the background sitting on top of Schlossberg hill, Styria, Austria.Main square of Graz
MinimundusMinimundus
photo of view of Red Bull Hangar-7,Himmelreich Austria.Red Bull Hangar-7
The historic Technical Museum of Vienna opened in 1918. Build under the regency of Franz Joseph I Emperor of Austria.Technical Museum Vienna
Melk AbbeyMelk Abbey
Laxenburg castles, Gemeinde Laxenburg, Bezirk Mödling, Lower Austria, AustriaLaxenburg Castle Park
photo of view of Mozart statue on Mozart Square (Mozartplatz) located at Salzburg, Austria.Mozartplatz
photo of view of The Musikverein concert hall in Vienna,Vienna Austria.Vienna Music Society
Hintertuxer Gletscher, Gemeinde Tux, Bezirk Schwaz, Tyrol, AustriaHintertuxer Gletscher
Haus der Natur, Altstadt, Salzburg, AustriaHaus der Natur
Salzburg Zoo HellbrunnSalzburg Zoo
Classic Village Viewpoint / Postcard Angle, Hallstatt, Bezirk Gmunden, Upper Austria, AustriaViewpoint Hallstatt
Hohenwerfen Castle or Festung Hohenwerfen aerial panoramic view. Hohenwerfen is a medieval rock castle overlooking the Austrian Werfen town in Salzach valley, AustriaHohenwerfen Castle
 photo of historic Fortress of Kufstein at River Inn at winter with snow in Tirol, Alps, Austria.Kufstein Fortress
UhrturmClock tower in Graz
Zillertal Arena - größtes Skigebiet im Zillertal, Gemeinde Rohrberg, Bezirk Schwaz, Tyrol, AustriaZillertal Arena
photo of The ski-jump at Bergisel, Innsbruck in Austria.Bergisel Ski Jump
Photo of Ambras Castle .Ambras Castle
Innsbrucker Hofgarten
Memory of MankindMemory of Mankind
Penkenbahn - Mayrhofner Bergbahnen
Untersbergbahn GmbH, Grödig, Flachgau, Salzburg, AustriaUntersbergbahn GmbH
Photo of Cityscape of Graz from Schlossberg hill, Graz, Styria region, Austria, in autumn, at sunrise.Kunsthaus Graz
Kurpark Baden, Gemeinde Baden, Bezirk Baden, Lower Austria, AustriaKurpark Baden Stadtpark
photo of view of Gmunden Schloss Ort or Schloss Orth in the Traunsee lake in Gmunden , Gmunden, Austria.Schloss Ort
Old Town of Graz, Innere Stadt, Graz, Styria, AustriaOld Town of Graz
Linzer Gasse Platzl, Altstadt, Salzburg, AustriaLinzer Gasse Platzl
Planetarium Klagenfurt, St. Martin, Klagenfurt, Carinthia, AustriaPlanetarium Klagenfurt
Maria-Theresa Memorial

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Day 1 – Salzburg - arrival day

Day 1

Day 1 – Salzburg - arrival day

  • Salzburg - Arrival day
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  • Mozartplatz
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Your road trip adventure in Austria begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Salzburg. You’ll stay in Salzburg for 3 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Salzburg has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Mozartplatz. This attraction is a square and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 12,235 visitors.

When you're done sightseeing for the day, you'll check in at one of the best hotels or places to stay in the city. Your stay promises to be a delightful continuation of your exploration, providing comfort and tranquility to recharge for the adventures that lie ahead.

When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Salzburg, STEAKHOUSE MEET2EAT SALZBURG. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 545 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Salzburg is Indian Restaurant Taj Mahal. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,149 customers.

Locals recommend Bärenwirt as one of the best restaurants in the city of Salzburg. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,298 customers.

Salzburg also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Salzburg is Red Bull Hangar-7. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 14,007 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Salzburg is Monkeys cafe. Bar. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 851 customers.

Locals also enjoy Darwin's Cafe Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 658 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 15-day vacation in Austria!

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Day 2 – Salzburg

Day 2

Day 2 – Salzburg

  • Salzburg
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Drive 10 km, 41 min

  • Red Bull Hangar-7
  • Haus der Natur
  • Mozart's Birthplace
  • Linzer Gasse Platzl
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Day 2 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Salzburg has to offer. Cherish the 2 nights you have left in Salzburg by discovering the best things there are to see and do in the city.

There are plenty of attractions, markets, and restaurants for you to experience today in the city of Salzburg. Your accommodation will be conveniently located close to several of the best attractions you won't want to miss.

You'll be able to visit more of the best travel destinations like the extraordinary Hangar-7. This attraction is an architectural structure and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 14,007 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations in Salzburg, which gets around 500,000 annual visits, is the spectacular Haus der Natur Salzburg. This attraction is a science museum and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 11,033 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing Mozart's Birthplace. This museum has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 21,779 visitors.

Linzer Gasse Platzl is another stop you might want to add to your itinerary. This top-tier point of interest is a popular destination among visitors in Salzburg. Rated at an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,592 visitors, it’s one many travelers find worthy a visit.

Your discovery of Salzburg does not have to stop there. Check out the fantastic selection of tours and tickets offered in Salzburg on this day of your trip.

After a long day of exploring some of the most popular attractions in Austria, be sure to eat at Zwettler's Wirtshaus, which is considered one of the best restaurants in the city of Salzburg. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,457 customers.

Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of Salzburg is the popular IMLAUER Sky - Bar & Restaurant in Salzburg. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,933 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, Murphy's Law Irish Pub is one of the best bars in the city of Salzburg for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 615 customers.

Celtic Spirit is another of the most popular bars in the city of Salzburg. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 504 customers.

Alternatively, a great bar that locals enjoy in the city of Salzburg is The Salzburg Whiskey Museum - Bar. The Salzburg Whiskey Museum - Bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 379 customers.

Stopping at one of these popular bars is the perfect way to celebrate another incredible day in the magical city of Salzburg!

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Day 3 – Salzburg, Werfen, and Villach

Day 3

Day 3 – Salzburg, Werfen, and Villach

  • Salzburg
  • Bezirk Villach-Land
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Drive 185 km, 2 hours 46 min

  • Fortress Hohensalzburg
  • Hellbrunn Palace
  • Salzburg Zoo
  • Hohenwerfen Castle
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Rise and shine on day 3 of your road trip in Austria. Today, you'll wake up in Salzburg and embark on a scenic drive to Villach, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Salzburg before you reach your end destination for the day.

It’s hard not to feel excited about visiting attractions in a destination as lovely as Salzburg. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Fortress Hohensalzburg. This attraction is a museum that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 43,309 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Hellbrunn Palace. This attraction, a beloved château, has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 19,017 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Hohenwerfen Castle. This attraction is a castle that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 10,089 visitors.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Villacher Brauhof. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 2,892 customers.

Locals also recommend Chinarestaurant The Wok, another of the best restaurants in Villach. Chinarestaurant The Wok is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,259 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Gasthaus Gatternig. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 634 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Racer's Cafe Restaurant Bar to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Villach, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,024 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Josef. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Josef has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,687 customers.

Fifty Fifty Burger Bar is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 749 customers.

End your day by raising your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure in Austria, and look forward to more great days to come!

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Day 4 – Klagenfurt and Graz

Day 4

Day 4 – Klagenfurt and Graz

  • Klagenfurt
  • Graz
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Drive 191 km, 2 hours 42 min

  • Pyramidenkogel Tower
  • Minimundus
  • Planetarium Klagenfurt
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You’ll stay in Graz for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore today is Pyramidenkogel Tower. This excellent attraction is an observation tower that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 18,280 visitors.

To experience the local culture, see more of Austria, and meet new people at the same time, we highly recommend you go on a tour. On this tour, you can go on an epic adventure to some of the best places to visit in Austria. You also get to admire popular places of interest.

You could then travel to Planetarium Klagenfurt for some unforgettable sightseeing experience. This popular attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 232 visitors.

You’ll have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Graz.

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Graz, Glöckl Bräu | Wirtshaus - Schank - Gastgarten | Graz. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,934 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Graz, Steak Boutique. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 772 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like dreizehn by Gauster. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 500 customers.

Be sure to celebrate another day of your incredible road trip adventure through Austria with a toast!

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Day 5 – Graz and Vienna

Day 5

Day 5 – Graz and Vienna

  • Graz
  • Vienna
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Drive 201 km, 2 hours 38 min

  • Main square of Graz
  • Old Town of Graz
  • Kunsthaus Graz
  • Clock tower in Graz
  • Schlossberg
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As you rise to greet the dawn on day 5 of your epic road trip in Austria, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Graz. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Vienna. You’ll stay in Vienna for 6 nights. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Graz’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Graz, start your day with a visit to the amazing Hauptplatz, Graz. This much-appreciated square and attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 15,716 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Old Town of Graz. This best-rated sightseeing destination and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,953 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Kunsthaus Graz to make the most of your road trip across Austria. The spectacular Kunsthaus Graz is an art museum that has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,737 visitors.

The lovely Clock tower in Graz is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 7,087 visitors have left this clock tower average ratings of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

If you feel like visiting another type of sight or don’t want to jump into the car quite yet, spend some time at the spectacular Schlossberg. This attraction is a park rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 19,998 reviews.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Graz has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Vienna. Vienna offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.

After you’ve settled into your accommodation, we recommend a dinner at the popular die Feinkosterei Schwarz-Hirsch. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 668 reviews.

The remarkable Lebenbauer is another top restaurant in Vienna we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 517 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Figlmüller – Restaurant Bäckerstraße is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 15,227 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Vienna, the fantastic Bockshorn Irish Pub. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,158 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Needle Vinyl Bar. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 774 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Josef Cocktailbar. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 508 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Austria!

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Day 6 – Vienna

Day 6

Day 6 – Vienna

  • Vienna
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Drive 19 km, 1 hour 41 min

  • Tiergarten Schönbrunn
  • Schönbrunn Palace Park
  • Schönbrunn Palace
  • Technical Museum Vienna
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On day 6 of your road trip across Austria, you’ll have the perfect day exploring the wonderful city of Vienna. You’ll stay in Vienna for 5 nights, meaning you have plenty of time to discover the best things to see and do in the area.

We recommend you stay at the ARCOTEL Wimberger Wien, one of the best 4-star hotels in the city of Vienna. This hotel has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 8,481 guests.

The best luxury hotel option in the city of Vienna is the 5-star Ambassador. The hotel is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 6,979 guests.

One of the best hotels we recommend in the city of Vienna is the 3-star Leonardo Vienna Otto Wagner. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 8,807 guests.

Our flexible booking system will automatically provide you with the best alternatives if these hotels are not available.

You'll have easy access to popular travel destinations like the outstanding Schönbrunn Palace. This attraction has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 53,579 visitors.

Schönbrunn Palace is another popular attraction you could visit. This incredible attraction is a château and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 145,237 visitors.

One of the best attractions you could visit is the extraordinary Vienna Technical Museum. This technology museum is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 13,038 reviews.

Come to Vienna prepared by adding some tours and tickets to your vacation package. Book a popular and budget-friendly activity you can do on this day in Vienna.

After a day of exploring, try one of the best restaurants in the city of Vienna.

We recommend you eat at a delicious restaurant that locals enjoy, like Plachutta Wollzeile, after your day of exploring the city of Vienna. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 6,398 customers.

It's a perfect place to relax and enjoy another amazing evening in Austria.

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Day 7 – Vienna

Day 7

Day 7 – Vienna

  • Vienna
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Drive 9 km, 43 min

  • St Stephen's Cathedral
  • Stadtpark
  • Belvedere Palace Chapel
  • Haus des Meeres
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Day 7 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Vienna has to offer. Cherish the 4 nights you have left in Vienna by discovering the best things there are to see and do in the city.

There are plenty of attractions, markets, and restaurants for you to experience today in the city of Vienna. Your accommodation will be conveniently located close to several of the best attractions you won't want to miss.

You'll be able to visit more of the best travel destinations like the extraordinary St. Stephen's Cathedral. This attraction is a catholic cathedral and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 103,855 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations in Vienna is the spectacular Stadtpark. This attraction is a metro station and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 27,294 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing Belvedere Palace Chapel. This chapel has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 66,332 visitors.

This is a popular destination among visitors in Vienna.

Your discovery of Vienna does not have to stop there. Check out the fantastic selection of tours and tickets offered in Vienna on this day of your trip.

After a long day of exploring some of the most popular attractions in Austria, be sure to eat at Lugeck, which is considered one of the best restaurants in the city of Vienna. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,346 customers.

Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of Vienna is the popular Reinthaler's Beisl. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,346 customers.

Another great restaurant we recommend in the city of Vienna is Puerstner. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,511 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, Flanagans is one of the best bars in the city of Vienna for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,132 customers.

Crossfield's Australian Pub is another of the most popular bars in the city of Vienna. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,326 customers.

Stopping at one of these popular bars is the perfect way to celebrate another incredible day in the magical city of Vienna!

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Day 8 – Vienna

Day 8

Day 8 – Vienna

  • Vienna
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Drive 3 km, 42 min

  • Albertina
  • Vienna State Opera
  • Hofburg Palace
  • Heldenplatz
  • Volksgarten
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Day 8 of your road trip across Austria is another day in the magnificent Vienna. You now have 3 nights left in Vienna. Take the opportunity to experience more of the best attractions and activities in the city.

Vienna offers plenty for you to see and do, and your hotel will be conveniently located near several of the area's best attractions.

One of the best travel destinations you can travel to is the stunning Albertina. This art museum gets around 360,073 visitors every year and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 27,147 visitors.

You could also spend some time visiting the spectacular Vienna State Opera. This attraction is an opera house and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 49,854 visitors.

Another attraction you could visit is the incredible Hofburg Palace. This attraction is a castle and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 47,034 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the fantastic Heldenplatz. This park and travel destination is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 18,261 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the outstanding Volksgarten. This urban park is a much-appreciated attraction with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 18,273 visitors.

Today you’ll also have the opportunity to take part in a popular tour. You’ll be excited to learn that there are plenty of options for top-rated tours and activities in Vienna you could sign up for on this day of your vacation. Choose among the best tours before or after booking.

When it’s time to eat, the city of Vienna has restaurants and bars to fit all budgets.

We recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Vienna, Rinderwahn. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,045 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you get a drink at one of the best bars in the city of Vienna, Loos American Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,538 customers.

For one of the best bar experiences that locals enjoy in the city of Vienna, we recommend the cocktails at Kleinod. This bar has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 863 customers.

Toast to another amazing day in the city of Vienna!

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Day 9 – Vienna

Day 9

Day 9 – Vienna

  • Vienna
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Drive 9 km, 44 min

  • Hundertwasserhaus
  • Viennese Giant Ferris Wheel
  • Prater
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Day 9 of your road trip across Austria is another day in the magnificent Vienna. You now have 2 nights left in Vienna. Take the opportunity to experience more of the best attractions and activities in the city.

Vienna offers plenty for you to see and do, and your hotel will be conveniently located near several of the area's best attractions.

One of the best travel destinations you can travel to is the stunning Hundertwasserhaus. This has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 20,429 visitors.

You could also spend some time visiting the spectacular Viennese Giant Ferris Wheel. This attraction is a must-see tourist destination and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 37,411 visitors.

Today you’ll also have the opportunity to take part in a popular tour. You’ll be excited to learn that there are plenty of options for top-rated tours and activities in Vienna you could sign up for on this day of your vacation. Choose among the best tours before or after booking.

When it’s time to eat, the city of Vienna has restaurants and bars to fit all budgets.

After your meal, we recommend you get a drink at one of the best bars in the city of Vienna, Roberto American Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 737 customers.

For one of the best bar experiences that locals enjoy in the city of Vienna, we recommend the cocktails at Wienerin. This bar has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 863 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Vienna is Kruger’s American Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 704 customers.

Toast to another amazing day in the city of Vienna!

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Day 10 – Vienna

Day 10

Day 10 – Vienna

  • Vienna
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Drive 6 km, 53 min

  • Vienna Music Society
  • Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien: Neue Burg
  • Maria-Theresa Memorial
  • Museum of Natural History Vienna
  • MuseumsQuartier
  • More

Day 10 of your road trip across Austria is another day in the magnificent Vienna. You now have 1 night left in Vienna. Take the opportunity to experience more of the best attractions and activities in the city.

Vienna offers plenty for you to see and do, and your hotel will be conveniently located near several of the area's best attractions.

One of the best travel destinations you can travel to is the stunning Musikverein. This has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 11,578 visitors.

You could also spend some time visiting the spectacular Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien: Neue Burg. This attraction is a museum and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 25,581 visitors.

Another attraction you could visit is the incredible Museum of Natural History Vienna. This attraction is a museum and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 33,317 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the fantastic MuseumsQuartier. This art museum and travel destination is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 30,180 visitors.

Today you’ll also have the opportunity to take part in a popular tour. You’ll be excited to learn that there are plenty of options for top-rated tours and activities in Vienna you could sign up for on this day of your vacation. Choose among the best tours before or after booking.

When it’s time to eat, the city of Vienna has restaurants and bars to fit all budgets.

Toast to another amazing day in the city of Vienna!

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Day 11 – Lower Austria and Gmunden

Day 11

Day 11 – Lower Austria and Gmunden

  • Gmunden
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Drive 277 km, 3 hours 33 min

  • Laxenburg Castle Park
  • Kurpark Baden Stadtpark
  • Melk Abbey
  • More

Day 11 of your road trip through Austria gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You will stay in Gmunden for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Lower Austria is the amazing Laxenburg Castle Park. This attraction is a park that is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 12,455 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible best-rated sightseeing destination, Kurpark Baden Stadtpark. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,816 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Lower Austria is the outstanding Melk Abbey. This popular abbey and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 12,473 visitors.

There are many top-rated experiences you can include in your travel plan to add flavor to your road trip in Austria. Browse all of your options and reserve your slot before it's too late.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Gmunden, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Meteora, one of the best restaurants in the city of Gmunden. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 260 customers.

After dinner, visit Kulturcafe Villa Lehmann, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Gmunden. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 306 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Enrico Panigl. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 109 customers.

Alternatively, Seelounge Gmunden is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Gmunden. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 205 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Austria!

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Day 12 – Gmunden, Salzburg, and Zell Am See

Day 12

Day 12 – Gmunden, Salzburg, and Zell Am See

  • Zell am See
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Drive 214 km, 3 hours 30 min

  • Schloss Ort
  • Memory of Mankind
  • Viewpoint Hallstatt
  • Untersbergbahn GmbH
  • More

Rise and shine on day 12 of your road trip in Austria. Today, you'll wake up in Gmunden and embark on a scenic drive to Zell Am See, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Gmunden and Gmunden District before you reach your end destination for the day.

It’s hard not to feel excited about visiting attractions in a destination as lovely as Gmunden. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Schloss Ort. This attraction is a château that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 3,752 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Baumwipfelpfad Salzkammergut. This attraction, a beloved park, has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 2,081 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Gmunden is the stunning Seebahnhof. This park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 612 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Schloss Ort. This attraction is a château that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 3,752 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Memory of Mankind. This building and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 5,417 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Panoramic Viewpoint - Hallstatt. This best-rated sightseeing destination and travel destination is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 10,737 visitors.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Gmunden District, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Zell Am See. When you arrive in Zell Am See you’ll check in at one of the best hotels in the area.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Enzianhütte. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 710 customers.

Locals also recommend Restaurant Kupferkessel - Kreml GmbH, another of the best restaurants in Zell Am See. Restaurant Kupferkessel - Kreml GmbH is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,415 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at The Burger Factory. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,098 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit GINHOUSE | Pub | Zell am See to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Zell Am See, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 331 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Slow Down. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Slow Down has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 241 customers.

Murrays Irish bar is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 221 customers.

End your day by raising your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure in Austria, and look forward to more great days to come!

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Day 13 – Stadt Schwaz and Innsbruck

Day 13

Day 13 – Stadt Schwaz and Innsbruck

  • Innsbruck
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Drive 208 km, 3 hours 51 min

  • Penkenbahn - Mayrhofner Bergbahnen
  • Hintertuxer Gletscher
  • Zillertal Arena
  • Swarovski Crystal Worlds
  • More

Rise and shine on day 13 of your road trip in Austria. Today, you'll wake up in Zell am See and embark on a scenic drive to Innsbruck, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Zell am See and Schwaz District before you reach your end destination for the day.

It’s hard not to feel excited about visiting attractions in a destination as lovely as Zell am See. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Zell am see esplanade. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 3,006 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Thumersbach Park. This attraction, a beloved park, has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,436 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Zell am See is the stunning Strandbad Maishofen. This top-tier point of interest and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 280 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Penkenbahn - Mayrhofner Bergbahnen. This attraction is a must-see tourist destination that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 4,881 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Hintertuxer Gletscher. This park and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 11,182 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Zillertal Arena. This park and travel destination is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 6,733 visitors.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Schwaz District, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Innsbruck. When you arrive in Innsbruck you’ll check in at one of the best hotels in the area.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Green Flamingo Innsbruck. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars from 819 customers.

Locals also recommend Ludwig, another of the best restaurants in Innsbruck. Ludwig is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,353 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Himal Nepali Kitchen Restaurant. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,033 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Coffee Bar Innsbruck to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Innsbruck, with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,521 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Cafe Katzung. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Cafe Katzung has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,387 customers.

Auis is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,083 customers.

End your day by raising your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure in Austria, and look forward to more great days to come!

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Day 14 – Innsbruck, Stadt Kufstein, and Salzburg

Day 14

Day 14 – Innsbruck, Stadt Kufstein, and Salzburg

  • Innsbruck
  • Salzburg
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Drive 200 km, 2 hours 54 min

  • Innsbrucker Hofgarten
  • Golden Roof
  • Bergisel Ski Jump
  • Ambras Castle
  • Kufstein Fortress
  • More

Get ready to experience some of the most famous attractions in the area!

One of the best places to visit is the amazing Innsbrucker Hofgarten. This attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,853 visitors.

You could also go sightseeing at the incredible Golden Roof. This building and travel destination has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 18,818 visitors.

Bergisel Ski Jump is another popular attraction you can explore. This well-known attraction, a spectacular must-see tourist destination, has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from over 6,647 reviews.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Ambras Castle Innsbruck. This attraction is an amazing museum and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 6,750 visitors.

Joining a top-rated tour in Innsbruck is another excellent way to spend your new day in Austria. The best tours in this travel destination will take you on an exploration to some of Austria’s most well-known attractions and best-kept secrets.

With this tour, you’ll set out on a journey to Austria’s most interesting sights. As you go along this remarkable tour, you’ll also have the unique opportunity to catch a glimpse of Austria’s scenic spots.

You could then travel to the amazing Kufstein Fortress for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a fortress and has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 9,685 visitors.

You’ll also have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Salzburg.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Braurestaurant IMLAUER, one of the best restaurants in the city of Salzburg. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,858 customers.

Locals also recommend Die Weisse as one of the best restaurants in the city of Salzburg. Die Weisse is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,758 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Salzburg is Balkan Grill Walter. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,576 customers.

After dinner, visit Stiegl-Brauwelt, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Salzburg. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,622 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Austria!

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Day 15 – Salzburg - departure day

Day 15

Day 15 – Salzburg - departure day

  • Salzburg - Departure day
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  • Mirabell Palace
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Day 15 of your road trip in Austria is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Salzburg before saying goodbye to this wonderful destination. When you have time to explore the area before you make your way home, we recommend visiting some of the following attractions.

Mirabell Palace is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Salzburg. This château and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 26,688 visitors.

Take a stroll along the main shopping streets of Salzburg and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in Austria.

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Salzburg at St. Peter Stiftskulinarium before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,642 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend The Heart of Joy for your last chance at a meal in the city of Salzburg. The The Heart of Joy restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,295 customers.

You’ll then say farewell to Salzburg. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in Austria!

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