One-Week Austria Road Trip from Graz traveling north to Schladming, Linz, and Vienna

Your road trip adventure in Austria begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Graz. You’ll stay in Graz for 2 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Graz has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Hauptplatz, Graz. This attraction is a square and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 15,716 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 Graz, Burger Factory. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,822 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Graz is Ginko. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,319 customers.

Locals recommend Glöckl Bräu | Wirtshaus - Schank - Gastgarten | Graz as one of the best restaurants in the city of Graz. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,934 customers.

Graz also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Graz is Steak Boutique. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 772 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Graz is dreizehn by Gauster. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 500 customers.

Locals also enjoy Clocktower Restaurant - American Bar & Grill. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,406 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 8-day vacation in Austria!

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 2 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 Schladming. You’ll stay in Schladming for 1 night. 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 Kunsthaus Graz. This much-appreciated art museum and attraction is rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,737 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Clock tower in Graz. This clock tower and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 7,087 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Castle of Graz to make the most of your road trip across Austria. The spectacular Castle of Graz is an urban castle that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 793 visitors.

The lovely Schlossberg is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 19,998 visitors have left this park 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 Schloss Eggenberg. This attraction is a museum rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 4,626 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 Schladming. Schladming 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 Waldhäuslalm. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 932 reviews.

The remarkable Sattler‘s is another top restaurant in Schladming we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 753 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Ursprungalm is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 582 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Schladming, the fantastic Falkensteiner Hotel Schladming. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 834 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Sporthotel Royer. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 793 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Platzhirsch-Alm Schladming GmbH. This bar is rated an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 784 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Austria!

Rise and shine on day 3 of your road trip in Austria. Today, you'll wake up in Schladming and embark on a scenic drive to Linz, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Schladming 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 Schladming. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Hellbrunn Palace. This attraction is a château that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 19,017 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Fortress Hohensalzburg. This attraction, a beloved museum, has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 43,309 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Schladming is the stunning Mirabell Palace. This château and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 26,688 visitors.

Next, you could make your way to the best-rated park in Schladming. The popular Mirabell Gardens is a great place to visit on this day of your road trip adventure. Rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 8,148 visitors, it’s one of the most popular places to see in the city.

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 Mozart's Birthplace. This attraction is a museum rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars in 21,779 reviews.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Restaurant Rauner. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 1,360 customers.

Locals also recommend ÄNGUS Downtown, another of the best restaurants in Linz. ÄNGUS Downtown is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,173 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at STEAKHOUSE. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,236 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit PAULS steak & veggi Linz to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Linz, with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,954 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like CUCINA. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. CUCINA has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 840 customers.

Café Bar Walker is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 842 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!

Rise and shine on day 4 of your road trip in Austria. Today, you'll wake up in Linz and embark on a scenic drive to Vienna, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 3 nights. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Linz and Laxenburg 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 Linz. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Melk Abbey. This attraction is an abbey that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 12,473 visitors.

Wave goodbye to Gemeinde Melk and continue your journey by car. If you want to break up today’s drive into two, take the opportunity to stop and discover what the city of Laxenburg has to offer.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Laxenburg Castle Park. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 12,455 visitors.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Laxenburg, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Vienna. When you arrive in Vienna 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 die Feinkosterei Schwarz-Hirsch. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 668 customers.

Locals also recommend Lebenbauer, another of the best restaurants in Vienna. Lebenbauer is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 517 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Figlmüller – Restaurant Bäckerstraße. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 15,227 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Bockshorn Irish Pub to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Vienna, with an average rating 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 is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Needle Vinyl Bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 774 customers.

Josef Cocktailbar is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 508 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!

On day 5 of your road trip across Austria, you’ll have the perfect day exploring the wonderful city of Vienna. You’ll stay in Vienna for 2 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 in the city of Vienna, like the outstanding Belvedere Palace Chapel. This attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 66,332 visitors.

Schönbrunn Palace is another popular attraction you could visit in the city of Vienna. 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 in the city of Vienna is the extraordinary Schönbrunn Palace. This château is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 53,579 reviews.

As the day moves along, one attraction you’ll probably want to visit is the incredible Tiergarten Schönbrunn. Around 50,414 visitors have given this zoo an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

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 Café Landtmann, after your day of exploring the city of Vienna. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 13,586 customers.

Plachutta Wollzeile is another of the best restaurants in the city of Vienna. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 6,398 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Vienna is Vollpension. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,641 customers.

Locals recommend 1516 Brewing Company, one of the best bars in the city of Vienna, for a refreshing evening drink to finish your day. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 10,352 customers.

Alternatively, you could choose another of the most popular bars in the city of Vienna, Salm Bräu. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 11,176 customers.

7Stern Bräu is also one of the best bars in the city of Vienna. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 7,265 customers.

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

Day 6 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Vienna has to offer. Cherish the 1 night 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 in the city of Vienna, like the extraordinary Prater. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 114,084 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations in Vienna is 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.

You could then travel to the amazing Stadtpark. This metro station has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 27,294 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, Zum Schwarzen Kameel is one of the best bars in the city of Vienna for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,523 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!

Day 7 of your road trip through Austria gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You'll start your day with some exploring in the city of Vienna and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Graz. You will stay in Graz for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Vienna is the amazing St. Stephen's Cathedral. This attraction is a catholic cathedral that is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 103,855 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible opera house, Vienna State Opera. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 49,854 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Vienna is the outstanding Hofburg Palace. This popular castle and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 47,034 visitors.

The spectacular Maria-Theresa Memorial is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating best-rated sightseeing destination and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 24,300 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic MuseumsQuartier. This attraction is a popular art museum that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 30,180 visitors.

You can make the most of your new day in Vienna by joining activities and tours that let you discover what else the city has in store for you. 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 Graz, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Freiblick Tagescafé, one of the best restaurants in the city of Graz. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,186 customers.

Locals also recommend Die Scherbe as one of the best restaurants in the city of Graz. Die Scherbe is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,667 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Graz is Kunsthauscafe. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,982 customers.

After dinner, visit Flann O'Brien Original Irish Pub, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Graz. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,257 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Gösser Bräu Graz. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,327 customers.

Alternatively, Operncafé - Cafe | Brasserie | Restaurant - Graz is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Graz. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,749 customers.

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

Day 8 of your road trip in Austria is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Graz 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.

Graz Opera is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Graz. This opera house and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,085 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Graz at tribeka before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,314 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Lend-Platzl for your last chance at a meal in the city of Graz. The Lend-Platzl restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,340 customers.

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