7-Day Austria Road Trip from Klagenfurt to Carinthia & Vienna

Photo of Vienna Giant Wheel 65m tall Ferris wheel in Prater park in Austria, Vienna.
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Have the adventure of a lifetime with this 7-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 2 nights in Carinthia and 4 nights in Vienna, experiencing the ultimate road trip in Austria. Your road trip will enable you to discover the country's most popular attractions and restaurants in Carinthia and Vienna.

We'll help you experience the best 7 days in Austria you can imagine, so you can leave happy and inspired.

Upon arriving in Klagenfurt, 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 Pyramidenkogel Tower and Adler Arena Burg Landskron.

You’ll have your choice of the country's best hotels and places to stay throughout your road trip, suitable for all budgets. Alternatively, you could stay at a luxury accommodation like the 4-star Hotel Linde. No matter which price range you’re looking for, our local experts will assist you in finding the best stay option for your visit.

Your road trip will bring you close to the best attractions and most incredible sights, such as the magnificent Hochosterwitz Castle in the city of Klagenfurt. Enjoy top travel destinations like the amazing Minimundus and Neuer Platz.

From the spectacular Tierpark Rosegg in the city of Klagenfurt to the unforgettable Alpen Wildpark Feld am See in the city of Klagenfurt, you'll experience the best the area has to offer on your self-drive road trip through 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.

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 6 nights, with plenty of top-rated breakfast and restaurant options nearby. We'll provide you with the best car rental for 6 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. All taxes are included in your vacation package price. 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, 6 nights
Rental car, 7 days
CDW Insurance
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Personal travel agent
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Destinations

Village of Velden at lake Worther See in Carinthia,Austria.Klagenfurt
Church Heiliger Franz of Assisi at Mexikoplatz, Vienna, Austria.Vienna

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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
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 the Museumsquartier or MQ or Museums Quartier is an area in the centre of Vienna, Austria.MuseumsQuartier
Viennese Giant Ferris Wheel, KG Leopoldstadt, Leopoldstadt, Vienna, AustriaViennese Giant Ferris Wheel
Photo of beautiful colorful flower clock in Stadtpark, Vienna, Austria.Stadtpark
Museum of Natural History Vienna, Innere Stadt, Vienna, AustriaMuseum of Natural History Vienna
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 medieval Clock tower Uhrturm in flower garden on Shlossberg hill, Graz, Austria.Schlossberg
Pyramidenkogel Tower, Keutschach am See, Bezirk Klagenfurt-Land, Carinthia, AustriaPyramidenkogel Tower
Photo of Volksgarten park and Burg theatre, Vienna, Austria.Volksgarten
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
UhrturmClock tower in Graz
Hochosterwitz Castle, Sankt Georgen am Längsee, Bezirk Sankt Veit an der Glan, Carinthia, AustriaHochosterwitz Castle
Adler Arena Burg Landskron, Villach, Carinthia, AustriaAdler Arena Burg Landskron
Eggenberg Palace, Graz, Eggenberg, Graz, Styria, AustriaEggenberg Palace, Graz
photo of view of Tierpark Rosegg, Rosegg, Austria.Tierpark Rosegg
Neuer Platz, Innere Stadt, Klagenfurt, Carinthia, AustriaNeuer Platz
Inside the Wildlife Centre Feld am See.Alpen Wildpark Feld am See
Wörthersee
Tscheppaschlucht Ferlach

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Day 1 - Klagenfurt and Carinthia - Arrival Day

Day 1

Day 1 - Klagenfurt and Carinthia - Arrival Day

  • Klagenfurt - Arrival Day
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  • Adler Arena Burg Landskron
  • Neuer Platz
  • Tierpark Rosegg
  • Hochosterwitz Castle
  • Alpen Wildpark Feld am See
  • More

Your amazing road trip adventure in Austria begins when you reach the incredible region of Carinthia. There, you'll have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay.

One of the best luxury places you could stay in the region of Carinthia is the Falkensteiner Schlosshotel Velden. This 5-star hotel is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,404 guests.

We also recommend the best 3-star hotels, like the Hotel ibis Woerthersee. This hotel has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 1,901 guests.

If these hotels are not available during your trip to the region of Carinthia, our system will automatically help you find the best hotel for your stay.

Carinthia has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Adler Arena Burg Landskron. This attraction is a zoo and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,927 visitors.

Neuer Platz is another popular attraction in the region of Carinthia. This unforgettable attraction is a square and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,719 visitors.

Another favorite attraction in the region of Carinthia is Tierpark Rosegg. This outstanding travel destination has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,965 visitors.

When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Carinthia, Zum Heiligen Josef. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 733 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Carinthia is 151 Bistro Bar. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 607 customers.

Locals recommend Racer's Cafe Restaurant Bar as one of the best restaurants in the city of Carinthia. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,024 customers.

Carinthia also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Carinthia is 151 Bistro Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 607 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Carinthia is Racer's Cafe Restaurant Bar. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,024 customers.

Locals also enjoy Josef. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,687 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 7-day vacation in Austria!

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Day 2 - Carinthia and Salzburg

Day 2

Day 2 - Carinthia and Salzburg

  • Klagenfurt
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  • Hochosterwitz Castle
  • Minimundus
  • Pyramidenkogel Tower
  • Adler Arena Burg Landskron
  • Neuer Platz
  • More

Day 2 of your road trip through Austria gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You’ll be able to choose how much time you want to spend in each area, where you’ll have the chance to visit attractions like the unforgettable Hochosterwitz Castle, Minimundus, Pyramidenkogel Tower, and many more.

One of the best places to visit in the region of Carinthia is the amazing Hochosterwitz Castle. This attraction is a castle and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,740 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible miniature park, Minimundus. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 11,740 visitors, it's easy to understand why so many people visit this famous attraction.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the region of Carinthia is the outstanding Pyramidenkogel Tower.

Stein Golf is another popular attraction you can visit in the region of Carinthia. This spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 544 visitors.

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

One of the best hotel options in the city of Salzburg is the 4-star TAUERN SPA Zell am See - Kaprun. This hotel has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,148 guests.

You can also stay at one of the best 5-star hotel. The hotel Hotel Sacher Salzburg is a luxurious place to stay in the city of Salzburg. This hotel is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,385 guests.

If you’re looking for the best cheap hotel, we recommend staying at the 3-star Villa Turnerwirt. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars by 919 guests.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Enzianhütte, one of the best restaurants in the city of Salzburg. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 710 customers.

Locals also recommend Zum Griechen as one of the best restaurants in the city of Salzburg. Zum Griechen is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 716 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Salzburg is Valeriehaus Bad Gastein. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 684 customers.

After dinner, visit Gastein Alm, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Salzburg. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,339 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Monkeys cafe. bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 851 customers.

Alternatively, Darwin's Cafe Bar is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Salzburg. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 658 customers.

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

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Day 3 - Salzburg and Vienna

Day 3

Day 3 - Salzburg and Vienna

  • Vienna
  • Salzburg
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  • Fortress Hohensalzburg
  • Schönbrunn Palace Park
  • Tiergarten Schönbrunn
  • Stadtpark
  • Vienna Music Society
  • Vienna State Opera
  • Viennese Giant Ferris Wheel
  • Belvedere Palace Chapel
  • Prater
  • More

Day 3 of your road trip through Austria gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day.

One of the best places to visit in the region of Salzburg is the amazing Fortress Hohensalzburg. This attraction is a museum and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 35,500 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing Schönbrunn Palace Park in the region of Vienna for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a château and has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 47,465 visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the region of Vienna is the outstanding Schönbrunn Zoo. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 41,611 visitors, this top sight deserves a spot on travelers' bucket lists.

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

One of the best hotel options in the city of Vienna is the 4-star hotel Holiday Inn Vienna City. This hotel has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 13,312 guests.

You can also stay at one of the best 5-star hotel. The hotel Hotel Sacher Wien is a luxurious place to stay in the city of Vienna. This hotel is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 8,744 guests. This 3-star hostel has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,547 guests.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Bockshorn Irish Pub, one of the best restaurants in the city of Vienna. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,158 customers.

Locals also recommend die Feinkosterei Schwarz-Hirsch as one of the best restaurants in the city of Vienna. Die Feinkosterei Schwarz-Hirsch is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 668 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Vienna is Lebenbauer. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 517 customers.

After dinner, visit Bockshorn Irish Pub, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Vienna. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,158 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Needle Vinyl Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 774 customers.

Alternatively, Grüner Kakadu is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Vienna. This bar is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 568 customers.

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

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Day 4 - Vienna

Day 4

Day 4 - Vienna

  • Vienna
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  • MuseumsQuartier
  • Museum of Natural History Vienna
  • Hofburg Palace
  • Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien: Neue Burg
  • Schönbrunn Palace Park
  • Tiergarten Schönbrunn
  • Schönbrunn Palace
  • Vienna State Opera
  • Stadtpark
  • St Stephen's Cathedral
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On day 4 of your road trip, you’ll explore the area around the region of Vienna. You’ll be able to visit amazing attractions, like the incredible MuseumsQuartier, Museum of Natural History Vienna, The Hofburg, and many more.

One of the best travel destinations in the region of Vienna is MuseumsQuartier. This incredible attraction is an art museum and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 26,083 visitors.

Museum of Natural History Vienna is another popular attraction you'll visit in the region of Vienna. This spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 26,083 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the region of Vienna is The Hofburg. This amazing attraction is a castle and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 39,163 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien. This museum and place of interest is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 19,095 visitors.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Vienna.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Vienna, like Naschmarkt. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 43,957 customers.

Figlmüller – Restaurant Bäckerstraße is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Vienna. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 15,227 customers.

Locals enjoy Plachutta Wollzeile, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Vienna. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 6,398 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Vienna, Josef Cocktailbar. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 508 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Flanagans. 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 best bars in the city of Vienna. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,326 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through Austria!

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Day 5 - Vienna

Day 5

Day 5 - Vienna

  • Vienna
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  • Vienna State Opera
  • Schönbrunn Palace
  • St Stephen's Cathedral
  • Stadtpark
  • Belvedere Palace Chapel
  • Viennese Giant Ferris Wheel
  • Prater
  • MuseumsQuartier
  • Schönbrunn Palace Park
  • Tiergarten Schönbrunn
  • More

On day 5 of your road trip, you’ll explore the area around the region of Vienna. You’ll be able to visit amazing attractions, like the incredible Vienna Operahouse, Schönbrunn Palace, St. Stephen's Cathedral, and many more.

One of the best travel destinations in the region of Vienna is Vienna Operahouse. This incredible attraction is an opera house and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 38,837 visitors.

Schönbrunn Palace is another popular attraction you'll visit in the region of Vienna. This spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 38,837 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the region of Vienna is St. Stephen's Cathedral. This amazing attraction is a catholic cathedral and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 86,006 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Stadtpark. This metro station and place of interest is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 25,540 visitors.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Vienna.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Vienna, like Lugeck. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,346 customers.

Puerstner is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Vienna. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,511 customers.

Locals enjoy Reinthaler's Beisl, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Vienna. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,346 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Vienna, Loos American Bar. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,538 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like MARIO Pasta-Grill-Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,320 customers.

Kleinod is another of the best bars in the city of Vienna. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 863 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through Austria!

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Day 6 - Vienna and Carinthia

Day 6

Day 6 - Vienna and Carinthia

  • Vienna
  • Klagenfurt
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  • Viennese Giant Ferris Wheel
  • Prater
  • Belvedere Palace Chapel
  • Volksgarten
  • Museum of Natural History Vienna
  • Hofburg Palace
  • MuseumsQuartier
  • Old Town of Graz
  • Schlossberg
  • Clock tower in Graz
  • Murinsel
  • Main square of Graz
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Day 6 of your road trip through Austria gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You’ll be able to choose how much time you want to spend in each area, where you’ll have the chance to visit attractions like the unforgettable Viennese Giant Ferris Wheel, Prater, Belvedere Palace, and many more.

One of the best places to visit in the region of Vienna is the amazing Viennese Giant Ferris Wheel. This attraction is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 27,838 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible park, Prater. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 89,854 visitors, it's easy to understand why so many people visit this famous attraction.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the region of Vienna is the outstanding Belvedere Palace. This chapel has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 48,561 visitors.

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

One of the best hotel options in the city of Carinthia is the 3-star Hotel ibis Woerthersee. This hotel has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 1,901 guests.

You can also stay at one of the best 5-star hotel. The hotel Falkensteiner Schlosshotel Velden is a luxurious place to stay in the city of Carinthia. This hotel is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,404 guests.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Villacher Brauhof, one of the best restaurants in the city of Carinthia. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,892 customers.

Locals also recommend Gasthaus im Landhaushof as one of the best restaurants in the city of Carinthia. Gasthaus im Landhaushof is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,231 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Carinthia is Bierhaus to Augustin. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,038 customers.

After dinner, visit Frankie's Restaurant Bar & Café, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Carinthia. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,192 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Fifty Fifty Burger Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 749 customers.

Alternatively, GIG Bar & Cafe is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Carinthia. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 643 customers.

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

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Day 7 - Carinthia and Klagenfurt - Departure Day

Day 7

Day 7 - Carinthia and Klagenfurt - Departure Day

  • Klagenfurt - Departure Day
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  • Alpen Wildpark Feld am See
  • Wörthersee
  • Tscheppaschlucht Ferlach
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Day 7 of your road trip in Austria is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Carinthia 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.

Alpen Wildpark Feld am See is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Carinthia. This museum and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,185.

If you're interested in seeing something else, the Wörthersee lake is another great option. According to 1,778 reviews, adding up to an average score of 4.7 out of 5 stars, this attraction certainly lives up to its reputation.

You can also stop at Tscheppaschlucht Ferlach park to capture the beauty and wonder of Carinthia one last time. This outstanding attraction is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,354.

Your accommodation will also be strategically located for some last-minute shopping in the region of Carinthia before you conclude your short European break.

You’ll then say farewell to Austria and begin your journey home, now filled with memories of unforgettable experiences in Austria!

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