Two-Week Relaxed Austria Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Vienna to Salzburg, Innsbruck, and Hallstatt

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Sit back and enjoy a relaxed 15-day self-drive holiday in Austria. Along the way, Vienna, Gemeinde Melk, Gemeinde Dürnstein, Krems a der Donau, Maria Langegg, Salzburg, Oberburgau, Mondsee, Innsbruck, Gemeinde Seefeld in Tirol, Marktgemeinde Wattens, Hallstatt, Kaltenbach, Bad Ischl, and Linz invite you to discover their unique blend of culture, scenery, and memorable experiences.

Travel freely with this relaxed self-drive package in Austria, designed for comfort and exploration. Spend 5 nights in Vienna, 3 nights in Salzburg, 3 nights in Innsbruck, and 3 nights in Hallstatt, staying at top-rated hotels near the heart of each city. Between drives, indulge in local cuisine, sip refreshing drinks, and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere at popular restaurants and bars along your road trip route in Austria.

Your journey starts in Vienna, where your rental car with CDW insurance will be ready for pickup. Choose a vehicle that suits your style, then set off on your 15-day relaxed road trip in Austria to explore its rich culture, fascinating history, and stunning landscapes.

Every stop on this leisurely self-drive holiday comes with handpicked accommodations that make relaxation effortless. Choose from elegant 5-star hotels with breathtaking views or comfortable 3-star stays that offer excellent value, all providing a welcoming retreat after a day on the road.

With your self-drive itinerary in Austria already planned, you’ll enjoy the country’s most celebrated sights without the rush. Marvel at the stunning Schönbrunn Palace and soak in the atmosphere of the magnificent Prater.

Enjoy each stop as you explore the history, architecture, and character of each destination on this Austria road trip itinerary for 15 days.

As you travel between destinations, you’ll have plenty of time to explore local markets and boutique shops. These stops give you the chance to find unique souvenirs, taste regional specialties, and experience everyday life in Austria.

If you want to make your 15-day relaxed self-drive tour in Austria even more memorable, add optional tours or activities. Join a guided excursion, discover hidden neighborhoods, or spend an afternoon in your favorite market. Each choice deepens your connection to the places you visit.

Alongside these experiences, your laid-back self-drive package in Austria includes 14 nights in comfortable hotels, a rental car for 15 days, and convenient access to nearby dining options. You can also add flights and entry tickets to shape the trip exactly how you want it. With 24/7 travel support and a mobile app keeping your itinerary and documents organized, you can enjoy a relaxed drive and savor every mile of the road ahead.

Turn your travel plans into reality. Book your 15-day relaxed self-drive road trip in Austria today and enjoy a journey filled with discovery, freedom, and unforgettable moments!

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Day 1

Day 1

  • Vienna - Arrival day
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  • Innere Stadt
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Your relaxed road trip through Austria starts when you reach the incredible city of Vienna, where you'll stay for 4 nights. You'll pick up your rental car in Vienna and begin your adventure in Austria.

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.

Take a stroll around the area, head back to your accommodation for the night, or continue your evening at one of the best-rated bars in the city.

Raise a toast as you look back on the highlights of today’s relaxed road trip in Austria. Enjoy your first taste of Vienna as you soak in the city’s unique vibe.

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Day 2

Day 2

  • Vienna
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Drive 22 km, 1 hour 14 min

  • Schönbrunn Zoo
  • Schönbrunn Palace
  • Anker Clock
  • Hundertwasserhaus
  • Neubau
  • Mariahilfer Straße
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Austria makes the perfect setting for a calming but fun road trip experience. Aside from amazing sights, Austria also offers plenty of tours to enhance your relaxed road trip experience.

After a laid-back day of exploring top attractions in the area, it’s an excellent idea to sit down for a lovely and peaceful dinner. We’ve collected the most recommended restaurants in the city for you, so you can check out the menus and make your reservation in advance.

Experience the amazing nightlife in Vienna and unwind at the coolest bars in the city.

Grab a drink and enjoy every passing minute of this night of your relaxed road trip experience in Austria!

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Day 3

Day 3

  • Vienna
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Drive 278 km, 4 hours 10 min

  • Melk Abbey
  • Stift Dürnstein
  • Steiner Tor
  • Schifffahrtsmuseum Spitz an der Donau
  • Pfarr- und Wallfahrtskirche Mariae Geburt
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On day 3 of your relaxed road trip across Austria, you’ll explore the area around Vienna, where you’ll be staying for another 2 nights. With so many fun and inspiring experiences to offer, a tour of Vienna will make you fall even more in love with the city and uniqueness of Austria.

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

Mealtimes are the perfect opportunities to immerse yourself in the local culture of Austria. When you're not appreciating the best places to visit in Vienna, explore the city like a local by trying out the best restaurants in the area.

If you feel like it, head out to a bar to celebrate another fantastic day in Vienna and take the pulse of the city’s nightlife. Enjoy the night without rushing to fully appreciate it.

Free your mind of worries as you enjoy the taste of freedom on your laid-back road trip adventure across Austria.

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Day 4

Day 4

  • Vienna
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Drive 11 km, 55 min

  • Hofburg Palace
  • Vienna State Opera
  • Belvedere Palace
  • Prater
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Another way to make your easygoing and relaxed road trip in Austria more special is by joining unique tours and activities.

Bring home unique finds from Vienna's bustling shopping hub, Landstraße. Enjoy a leisurely exploration of unique boutiques and stores where locals shop. Don’t forget to browse souvenirs and local specialties that make perfect gifts for your loved ones. Beyond shopping, Landstraße offers plenty of options, including restaurants, cafes, primary services, unique landmarks, and community events.

When it’s time to eat, the city has a variety of restaurants and cuisines to suit your palate and complement your relaxed road trip experience. Take a leisurely walk around Vienna, while looking for a place to eat. Or, check out our top recommendations and treat yourself to a nice meal.

If you feel like it, head out to a bar to celebrate another fantastic day in Vienna and take the pulse of the city’s nightlife. Enjoy the night without rushing to fully appreciate it.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your leisurely paced road trip in Austria!

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Day 5

Day 5

  • Vienna
  • Salzburg
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Drive 298 km, 3 hours 37 min

  • Mirabell Palace
  • Mirabellgarten
  • Haus der Natur
  • Linzer Gasse Platzl
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Day 5 of your leisurely self-drive tour in Austria offers another chance for an in-depth travel experience. You’ll stay in Salzburg for 3 nights.

When you’re not exploring beautiful places, you can relax in Salzburg. Here, you can choose from the best hotels and other accommodations as you get to know more about the culture in the city.

When it’s time to eat, the city has a variety of restaurants and cuisines to suit your palate and complement your relaxed road trip experience. Take a leisurely walk around Salzburg, while looking for a place to eat. Or, check out our top recommendations and treat yourself to a nice meal.

Take a stroll around the area, head back to your accommodation for the night, or continue your evening at one of the best-rated bars in the city.

Grab a drink and enjoy every passing minute of this night of your relaxed road trip experience in Austria!

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Day 6

Day 6

  • Salzburg
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Drive 1 km, 29 min

  • Fortress Hohensalzburg
  • Erzabtei / Stift St Peter Salzburg
  • Salzburg Residence
  • Salzburg Cathedral
  • Mozartplatz
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Gain a one-of-a-kind experience on your unhurried and relaxed road trip across Austria by joining a traveler-approved tour in Vienna. There are so many fun and eye-opening activities to try out in Vienna that will make your slow-paced self-drive tour in Austria more memorable.

Exploring the food culture in Salzburg offers you an exciting chance to connect with locals and experience diversity along your relaxed road trip. When you’re ready to eat, we recommend you visit one of the best dining spots in the city.

After dinner, it’s time to fall in love with the amazing nightlife in Salzburg and unwind at some of the best bars in the city.

Savor the rest of the night and celebrate another incredible, relaxed road trip adventure in the magical Salzburg!

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Day 7

Day 7

  • Salzburg
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Drive 97 km, 2 hours

  • Wolfgangsee Lake
  • Kreuzstein Wasserfall
  • Alpenseebad Mondsee
  • Seepromenade Mondsee
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Your relaxed road trip in Austria continues on day 7 with more unforgettable memories to make. Today, you’ll get to know Austria better by exploring the top attractions of Salzburg and beyond. With 1 night left in Salzburg, you’ll still have time to eat and unwind at popular restaurants and bars in the city.

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

Exploring new places makes you hungry. Luckily, Salzburg has multiple restaurants that offer fantastic dining experiences to continue your laid-back and stress-free discovery of the city.

Hang out and unwind at some of the top bars in Salzburg.

Look back at an amazing day filled with adventure in Austria. And don’t forget to get some rest so you can continue your relaxed holiday in Austria tomorrow with new energy.

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Day 8

Day 8

  • Salzburg
  • Innsbruck
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Drive 191 km, 2 hours 39 min

  • Triumphal Arch
  • City Tower
  • Altstadt Innsbruck
  • Cathedral of St. Jacob
  • Golden Roof
  • Colourful Houses Innsbruck
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Day 8 of your self-drive tour in Austria offers a chance to experience the country’s diversity. You’ll stay in Innsbruck for 3 nights. Along the way, you’ll glimpse local life and explore some of the most remarkable places in Austria.

After a day of exploration, relax at one of the top hotels or accommodations in Innsbruck. Staying in the city gives you a comfortable, welcoming place to recharge during your laid-back road trip in Austria.

When you’re not driving and exploring some of the best places in Austria, it’s time to make your relaxed road trip even more comforting. Sit down for a lovely meal at one of the best restaurants in Innsbruck.

After dinner, you can choose between heading back to your hotel to recharge, taking a leisurely stroll, or going out to a bar for a relaxed drink in great company.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your leisurely paced road trip in Austria!

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Day 9

Day 9

  • Innsbruck
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Drive 88 km, 1 hour 37 min

  • Seekirchl
  • Dorfplatz Seefeld
  • Swarovski Crystal Worlds
  • Ambras Castle Innsbruck
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On day 9 of your relaxed road trip in Austria, you’ll start your self-paced adventure in Innsbruck and visit amazing attractions in Gemeinde Seefeld in Tirol, Marktgemeinde Wattens, and Innsbruck, just outside the city. You still have 2 nights left in Innsbruck, so today is another excellent opportunity to dine at some of the top-rated restaurants and bars in the area.

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

When it’s time to eat, the city has a variety of restaurants and cuisines to suit your palate and complement your relaxed road trip experience. Take a leisurely walk around Innsbruck, while looking for a place to eat. Or, check out our top recommendations and treat yourself to a nice meal.

As the day is coming to an end, retreat to your hotel for some rest, or head out to a bar to celebrate your time in Innsbruck. The bars in Innsbruck make the perfect setting for a laid-back drink and chilled hangout with your travel companions.

Raise your glass and toast to another unforgettable, laid-back road trip adventure in Austria!

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Day 10

Day 10

  • Innsbruck
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Drive 33 km, 1 hour 54 min

  • Seegrube
  • Alpenzoo Innsbruck - Tirol
  • Bergisel Ski Jump
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Make the most of your time in the country by joining activities that let you discover more about Austria. Check out all of the tours you can join this day of your leisurely self-drive holiday in Austria and ensure the experience of a lifetime.

When you’re not driving and exploring some of the best places in Austria, it’s time to make your relaxed road trip even more comforting. Sit down for a lovely meal at one of the best restaurants in Innsbruck.

After dinner, you can choose between heading back to your hotel to recharge, taking a leisurely stroll, or going out to a bar for a relaxed drink in great company.

Grab a drink and enjoy every passing minute of this night of your relaxed road trip experience in Austria!

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Day 11

Day 11

  • Innsbruck
  • Hallstatt
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Drive 248 km, 3 hours 13 min

  • Hallstätter Wasserfall
  • Viewpoint Hallstatt
  • Evangelische Pfarrkirche Hallstatt
  • Marktplatz Hallstatt
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On day 11 of your laid-back road trip adventure in Austria, you can visit several remarkable places. With the freedom and flexibility of a self-drive tour, you decide how much time to spend in each, making the most of these memorable destinations.

In Hallstatt, you’ll find plenty of places to unwind after a day on the road. Our top recommendations go perfectly with your laid-back road trip in Austria.

Mealtimes are the perfect opportunities to immerse yourself in the local culture of Austria. When you're not appreciating the best places to visit in Hallstatt, explore the village like a local by trying out the best restaurants in the area.

As the day is coming to an end, retreat to your hotel for some rest, or head out to a bar to celebrate your time in Hallstatt. The bars in Hallstatt make the perfect setting for a laid-back drink and chilled hangout with your travel companions.

Raise your glass and toast to another unforgettable, laid-back road trip adventure in Austria!

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Day 12

Day 12

  • Hallstatt
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Drive 202 km, 4 hours 15 min

  • Eispalast Dachstein
  • Vorderer Gosausee
  • 5 Fingers
  • Hallstätter See
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On day 12 of your relaxed road trip across Austria, you’ll explore the area around Hallstatt, where you’ll be staying for another 2 nights. With so many fun and inspiring experiences to offer, a tour of Hallstatt will make you fall even more in love with the village and uniqueness of Austria.

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

After a laid-back day of exploring top attractions in the area, it’s an excellent idea to sit down for a lovely and peaceful dinner. We’ve collected the most recommended restaurants in the village for you, so you can check out the menus and make your reservation in advance.

Before calling it a day, visit one of the best bars in Hallstatt. There, you can look back on the highlights of today’s pleasant and invigorating travel experiences, have friendly conversations with locals, and unwind.

Grab a drink and enjoy every passing minute of this night of your relaxed road trip experience in Austria!

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Day 13

Day 13

  • Hallstatt
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Drive 45 km, 1 hour 17 min

  • Katrin cable car Bad Ischl
  • Kaiservilla
  • Salzwelten Hallstatt
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Your relaxed road trip in Austria continues on day 13 with more unforgettable memories to make. Today, you’ll get to know Austria better by exploring the top attractions of Hallstatt and beyond. With 1 night left in Hallstatt, you’ll still have time to eat and unwind at popular restaurants and bars in the village.

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

Exploring the food culture in Hallstatt offers you an exciting chance to connect with locals and experience diversity along your relaxed road trip. When you’re ready to eat, we recommend you visit one of the best dining spots in the village.

A visit to a top-rated local bar is one of the most refreshing ways to cap off a beautiful night in Hallstatt.

Raise your glass to celebrate another day of your laid-back and relaxed road trip experience in Austria!

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Day 14

Day 14

  • Hallstatt
  • Vienna
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Drive 311 km, 4 hours 17 min

  • Ars Electronica Center
  • Linz’s main square
  • Alter Dom - Ignatiuskirche
  • Lentos Art Museum
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Day 14 of your relaxed road trip across Austria offers a day of exciting discoveries. You’ll end your day in Vienna, where you’ll stay for 1 night.

Continue your laid-back road trip in Austria as you make your way to Vienna. Here, you’ll find top hotels and accommodations in the city, perfect for relaxing and recharging.

Exploring new places makes you hungry. Luckily, Vienna has multiple restaurants that offer fantastic dining experiences to continue your laid-back and stress-free discovery of the city.

Before calling it a day, visit one of the best bars in Vienna. There, you can look back on the highlights of today’s pleasant and invigorating travel experiences, have friendly conversations with locals, and unwind.

Look back at an amazing day filled with adventure in Austria. And don’t forget to get some rest so you can continue your relaxed holiday in Austria tomorrow with new energy.

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Day 15

Day 15

  • Vienna - Departure day
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  • St. Stephen's Cathedral
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Day 15 of your relaxed road trip in Austria is your departure day. If you’re flying home, return your rental car with time to spare.

Discover boutiques with stylish fashion choices to upgrade your wardrobe. Take one last moment to soak in Austria, and unwind with tea or coffee at a cozy cafe.

Over a good meal, take a moment to unwind and reflect on the past 15 days of your relaxed road trip.

The unforgettable experiences you’ve collected along your 15-day relaxed road trip in Austria is a story you will tell for the rest of your life.

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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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Need to update plans? No problem. Whether before your trip or mid-journey, we’re just seconds away to help with quick adjustments.
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