Two-Week Austria Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Vienna to Krems a der Donau, Salzburg, Hallstatt, Innsbruck, Zell Am See, and Graz

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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 Vienna, Gemeinde Melk, Krems a der Donau, Gemeinde Dürnstein, Willendorf in der Wachau, Paudorf, Salzburg, Hallstatt, Obertraun, Innsbruck, Marktgemeinde Wattens, Zell Am See, Kaprun, Graz, and Gemeinde Semmering.

This perfectly planned road trip itinerary takes you through some of the best places to see in Austria. You will spend 3 nights in Vienna, 2 nights in Krems a der Donau, 2 nights in Salzburg, 2 nights in Hallstatt, 2 nights in Innsbruck, 2 nights in Zell Am See, and 1 night in Graz. 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 Vienna, 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 Vienna, Gemeinde Melk, Krems a der Donau, Gemeinde Dürnstein, Willendorf in der Wachau, Paudorf, Salzburg, Hallstatt, Obertraun, Innsbruck, Marktgemeinde Wattens, Zell Am See, Kaprun, Graz, and Gemeinde Semmering, 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

Day 1

  • Vienna - Arrival day
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  • Vienna State Opera
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Say hello to Vienna! 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 Vienna for 2 nights before you continue your adventure!

Vienna 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.

Find your way to your hotel in Vienna. We recommend choosing a hotel in a central location for easy exploring. Check-in typically starts between 2 and 4 PM at hotels in Austria. Settle in and make plans for the evening.

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

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Day 2

Day 2

  • Vienna
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Drive 16 km, 49 min

  • Schönbrunn Palace
  • Belvedere Palace
  • Column of Pest (Column of The Trinity)
  • St. Stephen's Cathedral
  • Neubau
  • Graben
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You have 1 night left in Vienna. Take the opportunity to experience more of the best attractions and activities in the city.

Don’t forget to check out all the popular tours and experiences you can add to your travel plans in Austria. You can explore and select activities under each day of your itinerary.

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.

Savor another day of unforgettable experiences in Austria!

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Day 3

Day 3

  • Vienna
  • Krems an der Donau
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Drive 129 km, 2 hours 21 min

  • Melk Abbey
  • Wachau
  • Kunsthalle Krems
  • Steiner Tor
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Dive into day 3 of your remarkable road trip in Austria. Today you'll explore 3 destinations, including Gemeinde Melk, Gemeinde Rossatz-Arnsdorf, and Krems a der Donau. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Krems a der Donau, 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 Krems a der Donau. Krems a der Donau 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 Krems a der Donau'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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Day 4

Day 4

  • Krems an der Donau
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Drive 66 km, 1 hour 17 min

  • Stift Dürnstein
  • Wehrkirche St. Michael
  • Venus von Willendorf - Fundstätte
  • Göttweig Abbey
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On day 4 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Krems a der Donau, 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 Krems a der Donau.

Krems a der Donau 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 Krems a der Donau.

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

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Day 5

Day 5

  • Krems an der Donau
  • Salzburg
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Drive 272 km, 3 hours 12 min

  • Mirabell Palace
  • Mirabellgarten
  • Haus der Natur
  • Linzer Gasse Platzl
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On day 5 of your road trip in Austria, your travel plans include 1 stop at the most scenic, wondrous, and interesting places in the region. Salzburg are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in Salzburg, where you will stay for 2 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.

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.

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

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Day 6

Day 6

  • Salzburg
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Drive 20 km, 1 hour 5 min

  • Hellbrunn Palace
  • Fortress Hohensalzburg
  • Erzabtei / Stift St Peter Salzburg
  • Salzburg Cathedral
  • Mozartplatz
  • Stiegl-Brauwelt
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You’ll stay in Salzburg 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 Salzburg's best restaurants.

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

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Day 7

Day 7

  • Salzburg
  • Hallstatt
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Drive 78 km, 1 hour 39 min

  • Salzwelten Hallstatt
  • Pfarrkirche Mariä Himmelfahrt (Maria am Berg)
  • Viewpoint Hallstatt
  • Evangelische Pfarrkirche Hallstatt
  • Marktplatz Hallstatt
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Your itinerary for day 7 of your road trip in Austria includes 2 stops and features some of the highlights of Lahn and Hallstatt. At the end of the day, enjoy the comforts of a top-rated hotel in Hallstatt, where you'll spend 2 nights.

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

Hallstatt 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 Hallstatt.

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

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Day 8

Day 8

  • Hallstatt
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Drive 190 km, 3 hours 44 min

  • Eispalast Dachstein
  • 5 Fingers
  • Strandbad Obertraun/Gemeinde Obertraun
  • Hallstätter See
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On day 8 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Hallstatt, where you still have 1 night left. You'll spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate village, including Liezen and Obertraun.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll return to Hallstatt 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 Hallstatt, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

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

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Day 9

Day 9

  • Hallstatt
  • Innsbruck
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Drive 259 km, 3 hours 37 min

  • Ambras Castle Innsbruck
  • Bergisel Ski Jump
  • Golden Roof
  • Innsbrucker Hofgarten
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Experience an unparalleled adventure on day 9 of your road trip in Austria. This exciting part of your journey invites you to discover the renowned landmarks in 1 place, which are Innsbruck. At the end of the day, you will retreat to the hotel of your choice in Innsbruck, where will 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.

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

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

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Day 10

Day 10

  • Innsbruck
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Drive 43 km, 59 min

  • Alpenzoo Innsbruck - Tirol
  • Crystal Cloud & Mirror Pool
  • Swarovski Crystal Worlds
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On day 10 of your road trip in Austria, you’ll start and end your day in Innsbruck, but spend the day exploring what’s beyond the city. Since you still have 1 night to spend in Innsbruck, there’s no need to rush. Experience Innsbruck and Marktgemeinde Wattens to the fullest today with this curated day itinerary.

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

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

Relax and look forward to more memorable moments to come!

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Day 11

Day 11

  • Innsbruck
  • Zell am See
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Drive 181 km, 3 hours 48 min

  • Schmittenhöhe
  • Zell am see esplanade
  • Hundertwasserbrunnen
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On day 11 of your exciting self-drive vacation in Austria, you’ll soak in the magnificence of 1 destination, including Zell Am See. When you’re not sightseeing, take time to relax at your chosen hotel in Zell Am See, where you’ll be staying 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.

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 Zell Am See, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

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 12

Day 12

  • Zell am See
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Drive 31 km, 52 min

  • Kitzsteinhorn
  • Sigmund Thun Klamm Wasserfall
  • Sigmund Thun Gorge
  • Kraftwerk Informationszentrum
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Greet day 12 of your road trip in Austria with a smile and start your day with a hearty breakfast. You have 1 night to stay in Zell Am See, so get ready to make the most of your time in the region. On the agenda for this day, you’ll find only the best things to see and do in Zell Am See, Werkssiedlung, and Kaprun.

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

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.

Savor another day of unforgettable experiences in Austria!

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Day 13

Day 13

  • Zell am See
  • Graz
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Drive 263 km, 3 hours 30 min

  • Eggenberg Palace, Graz
  • Styrian Armoury
  • Landhaus, Graz
  • Main square of Graz
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Dive into day 13 of your remarkable road trip in Austria. Today you'll explore 1 destination, including Graz. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Graz, where you'll spend 1 night.

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

Savor another day of unforgettable experiences in Austria!

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Day 14

Day 14

  • Graz
  • Vienna
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Drive 209 km, 3 hours 3 min

  • Kunsthaus Graz
  • Schlossbergbahn
  • Schlossberglift Graz
  • Uhrturm
  • Schlossberg
  • Semmeringbahn - Adlitzgraben Viadukt
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On day 14 of your road trip in Austria, your travel plans include 2 stops at the most scenic, wondrous, and interesting places in the region. Graz and Gemeinde Semmering are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in Vienna, 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 Vienna. Vienna 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 Vienna's most popular restaurants, and connect with friendly locals for a true cultural experience.

Relax and look forward to more memorable moments to come!

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Day 15

Day 15

  • Vienna - Departure day
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  • Hofburg Palace
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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 boutiques to find unique and stylish fashion pieces. Wrap up your shopping with a drink and some pastries 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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