8-Day Austria Road Trip from Klagenfurt to Vienna & Graz

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.

Tierpark Rosegg is another popular attraction in the region of Carinthia. This unforgettable attraction is a zoo and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,965 visitors.

Another favorite attraction in the region of Carinthia is Alpen Wildpark Feld am See. This outstanding travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,185 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 8-day vacation in Austria!

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 Neuer Platz, Pyramidenkogel Tower, Minimundus, and many more.

One of the best places to visit in the region of Carinthia is the amazing Neuer Platz. This attraction is a square and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,719 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Pyramidenkogel Tower.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the region of Carinthia is the outstanding Minimundus. This miniature park has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 11,740 visitors.

Hochosterwitz Castle is another popular attraction you can visit in the region of Carinthia. This spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,740 visitors.

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

One of the best hotel options in the city of Graz is the 3-star Hauserl im Wald. This hotel has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,333 guests.

You can also stay at one of the best 4-star hotel. The hotel Hotel Das Weitzer is a luxurious place to stay in the city of Graz. This hotel is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,285 guests.

If you’re looking for the best cheap hotel, we recommend staying at the 3-star Gasthof Lend-Platzl. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,020 guests.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Steak Boutique, one of the best restaurants in the city of Graz. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 772 customers.

Locals also recommend dreizehn by Gauster as one of the best restaurants in the city of Graz. Dreizehn by Gauster is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 500 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Graz is Glöckl Bräu | Wirtshaus - Schank - Gastgarten | Graz. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,934 customers.

After dinner, visit Steak Boutique, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Graz. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 772 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like dreizehn by Gauster. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 500 customers.

Alternatively, Flann O'Brien Original Irish Pub 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 2,257 customers.

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

Day 3 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 Albertina, Vienna Operahouse, Burggarten, and many more.

One of the best places to visit in the region of Vienna is the amazing Albertina. As such, over 610,000 people visit Albertina yearly. This attraction is an art museum and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 20,976 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible opera house, Vienna Operahouse.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the region of Vienna is the outstanding Burggarten. This park has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 9,594 visitors. Approximately 610,000 travelers come to Vienna every year to see the stunning Albertina with their own eyes.

St. Stephen's Cathedral is another popular attraction you can visit in the region of Vienna. This spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 86,006 visitors.

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

One of the best hotel options in the city of Vienna is the 4-star 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.

If you’re looking for the best cheap hostel, we recommend staying at the 3-star Wombats City Hostel -The Naschmarkt. 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!

On day 4 of your road trip, you’ll explore the area around the region of Vienna.

One of the best travel destinations in the region of Vienna is Schönbrunn Palace Park. This incredible attraction is a château and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 47,465 visitors.

Schönbrunn Zoo 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 47,465 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!

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 Belvedere Palace, Viennese Giant Ferris Wheel, Prater, and many more.

One of the best travel destinations in the region of Vienna is Belvedere Palace. This incredible attraction is a chapel and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 48,561 visitors.

Viennese Giant Ferris Wheel is another popular attraction you'll visit in the region of Vienna. This spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 48,561 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the region of Vienna is Prater. This amazing attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 89,854 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!

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 Volksgarten, Museum of Natural History Vienna, The Hofburg, and many more.

One of the best places to visit in the region of Vienna is the amazing Volksgarten. This attraction is an urban park and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 14,785 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible museum, Museum of Natural History Vienna.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the region of Vienna is the outstanding The Hofburg. This castle has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 39,163 visitors.

MuseumsQuartier is another popular attraction you can visit in the region of Vienna. This spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 26,083 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!

Day 7 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 Fortress Hohensalzburg, Mirabell Palace, Hangar-7, and many more.

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 also stop at the incredible château, Mirabell Palace.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the region of Salzburg is the outstanding Hangar-7. This architectural structure has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 9,865 visitors.

Schloss Hellbrunn is another popular attraction you can visit in the region of Salzburg. This spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 12,258 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!

Day 8 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.

Wörthersee is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Carinthia. This lake and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,778.

If you're interested in seeing something else, the Tscheppaschlucht Ferlach park is another great option. According to 1,354 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 Nocky Flitzer to capture the beauty and wonder of Carinthia one last time. This outstanding attraction is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,599.

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!