7-Day Austria Road Trip in Vienna traveling south

Photo of aerial View Of Graz City Center.
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Duration
7 days & 6 nights
Available
Jan. - Dec.
Hotel
6 nights included
Car rental
7 days included
Flights
Optional
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Description

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 6 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 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 Vienna, 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 your choice of the country's best hotels and places to stay throughout your road trip, suitable for all budgets. For example, in the city of Altmann Hotel, you could choose to stay at a popular hotel like the 3-star Hotel George Vienna. Alternatively, you could stay at a luxury accommodation like the 5-star Andaz Vienna Am Belvedere - a concept by Hyatt. Travelers looking for the best cheap accommodation could choose the 3-star Altmann Hotel. 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 in Austria. From the magnificent Belvedere Palace Chapel to the breathtaking St. Stephen's Cathedral 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 Vienna, 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.

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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Included

Hotel, 6 nights
Rental car, 7 days
CDW Insurance
Step-by-step guide
Personal travel agent
24/7 travel support

Destinations

Church Heiliger Franz of Assisi at Mexikoplatz, Vienna, Austria.Vienna / 6 nights
Aerial View Of Graz City Center - Graz, Styria, Austria, Europe.Graz

Map

Attractions

Photo of aerial view of Schonbrunn Palace is a major tourist attraction in Vienna, Austria.Schönbrunn Palace
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 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
Photo of The medieval Clock tower Uhrturm in flower garden on Shlossberg hill, Graz, Austria.Schlossberg
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
HeldenplatzHeldenplatz
Melk AbbeyMelk Abbey
Laxenburg castles, Gemeinde Laxenburg, Bezirk Mödling, Lower Austria, AustriaLaxenburg Castle Park
UhrturmClock tower in Graz
Myra Waterfalls, Gemeinde Muggendorf, Bezirk Wiener Neustadt, Lower Austria, AustriaMyra Waterfalls
Podersdorf LighthousePodersdorf Lighthouse
Kurpark Baden, Gemeinde Baden, Bezirk Baden, Lower Austria, AustriaKurpark Baden Stadtpark
Forchtenstein Castle, Forchtenstein, Bezirk Mattersburg, Burgenland, AustriaForchtenstein Castle
Graz Opera, Innere Stadt, Graz, Styria, AustriaGraz Opera
Museum in Mönchhof, AustriaDorfmuseum Mönchhof
Schlosspark Eisenstadt, Eisenstadt, Burgenland, AustriaSchlosspark Eisenstadt

Travel details

Travel dates
Jan 1 - Jan 7

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Day 1 – Vienna - arrival day

Day 1

Day 1 – Vienna - arrival day

  • Vienna - Arrival day
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  • Viennese Giant Ferris Wheel
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Your road trip adventure in Austria begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Vienna. You’ll stay in Vienna for 6 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Vienna has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Viennese Giant Ferris Wheel. This attraction is a must-see tourist destination and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 34,639 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.

One of the best luxury places you could choose in Vienna is Andaz Vienna Am Belvedere - a concept by Hyatt. This 5-star hotel is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,677 guests.

We also recommend the best 3-star accommodations, like Hotel George Vienna. This hotel has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 640 guests.

Alternatively, one of the best cheap hotel options in Vienna is Altmann Hotel. This 3-star hotel is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 662 guests.

If these hotels are unavailable during your vacation in Vienna, our system will automatically help you find the best alternative for your stay.

When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Vienna, Bockshorn Irish Pub. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,158 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Vienna is die Feinkosterei Schwarz-Hirsch. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 668 customers.

Locals recommend Lebenbauer as one of the best restaurants in the city of Vienna. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 517 customers.

Vienna also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Vienna is Needle Vinyl Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 774 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Vienna is Grüner Kakadu. This bar is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 568 customers.

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

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Experiences

Day 2 – Vienna

Day 2

Day 2 – Vienna

  • Vienna
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Drive 21 km, 57 min

  • Schönbrunn Palace Park
  • Tiergarten Schönbrunn
  • Schönbrunn Palace
  • Belvedere Palace Chapel
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Day 2 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Vienna has to offer. Cherish the 5 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 Schönbrunn Palace. This attraction is a château and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 52,208 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations in Vienna is the spectacular Schönbrunn Palace. This attraction is a château and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 135,798 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 60,791 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 Naschmarkt, 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 43,957 customers.

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

Another great restaurant we recommend in the city of Vienna is Plachutta Wollzeile. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 6,398 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, Josef Cocktailbar is one of the best bars in the city of Vienna for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 508 customers.

Flanagans is another of the most popular bars in the city of Vienna. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,132 customers.

Alternatively, a great bar that locals enjoy in the city of Vienna is Crossfield's Australian Pub. Crossfield's Australian Pub has an average rating 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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Experiences

Day 3 – Vienna

Day 3

Day 3 – Vienna

  • Vienna
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Drive 12 km, 46 min

  • St Stephen's Cathedral
  • Vienna State Opera
  • MuseumsQuartier
  • Heldenplatz
  • Hofburg Palace
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Day 3 of your road trip across Austria is another day in the magnificent Vienna. You now have 4 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 St. Stephen's Cathedral. This has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 97,727 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 46,463 visitors.

Another attraction you could visit is the incredible MuseumsQuartier. This attraction is an art museum and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 29,213 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the fantastic Hofburg Palace. This castle and travel destination is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 43,996 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, Lugeck. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,346 customers.

Alternatively, if you’re hungry to try a top restaurant in the city of Vienna that locals enjoy, eat at Reinthaler's Beisl. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,346 customers.

Another of the best restaurant options in the city of Vienna is Puerstner. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,511 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 4 – Vienna

Day 4

Day 4 – Vienna

  • Vienna
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Drive 316 km, 4 hours 25 min

  • Melk Abbey
  • Kurpark Baden Stadtpark
  • Laxenburg Castle Park
  • Myra Waterfalls
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You still have 3 nights left in Vienna.

One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Melk Abbey. This incredible attraction is an abbey and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 11,926 visitors.

Kurpark Baden Stadtpark is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,700 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Laxenburg Castle Park. This amazing attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 11,913 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Myra Waterfalls. This park and place of interest is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 6,843 visitors.

To do something one-of-a-kind today, you can join a popular tour. Check out all the fun and eye-opening experiences you can try out in Austria to make your travel experience in the country more memorable.

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 Rinderwahn. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,045 customers.

Flanagans is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Vienna. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,132 customers.

Locals enjoy Steirereck, 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 2,356 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Vienna, Roberto American Bar. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 737 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Wienerin. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 863 customers.

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

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

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Day 5 – Graz and Vienna

Day 5

Day 5 – Graz and Vienna

  • Graz
  • Vienna
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Drive 407 km, 5 hours 1 min

  • Schlossberg
  • Graz Opera
  • Clock tower in Graz
  • Main square of Graz
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You still have 2 nights left in Vienna.

One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Schlossberg. This incredible attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 19,104 visitors.

Graz Opera is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,904 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Clock tower in Graz. This amazing attraction is a clock tower and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 6,579 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Hauptplatz, Graz. This square and place of interest is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 15,083 visitors.

To do something one-of-a-kind today, you can join a popular tour. Check out all the fun and eye-opening experiences you can try out in Austria to make your travel experience in the country more memorable.

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 Figlmüller at Wollzeile. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,569 customers.

Crossfield's Australian Pub 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 2,326 customers.

Locals enjoy Ilona Stüberl, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Vienna. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,621 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Vienna, Champions Sports Bar & Restaurant. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 635 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like First American Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 528 customers.

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

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Day 6 – Burgenland and Vienna

Day 6

Day 6 – Burgenland and Vienna

  • Vienna
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Drive 310 km, 5 hours 32 min

  • Podersdorf Lighthouse
  • Dorfmuseum Mönchhof
  • Schlosspark Eisenstadt
  • Forchtenstein Castle
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You still have 1 night left in Vienna.

One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Podersdorf Lighthouse. This incredible attraction is a lighthouse and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 3,871 visitors.

Dorfmuseum Mönchhof is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 2,019 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Schlosspark Eisenstadt. This amazing attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 885 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Forchtenstein Castle. This art museum and place of interest is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,404 visitors.

To do something one-of-a-kind today, you can join a popular tour. Check out all the fun and eye-opening experiences you can try out in Austria to make your travel experience in the country more memorable.

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

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

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Day 7 – Vienna - departure day

Day 7

Day 7 – Vienna - departure day

  • Vienna - Departure day
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  • Stadtpark
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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 Vienna 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.

Stadtpark is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Vienna. This metro station and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 26,804 visitors.

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

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

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