One-Week Austria Road Trip from Linz to Salzburg, Graz, and Vienna

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

Linz has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Linz’s main square. This attraction is a must-see tourist destination and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,238 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 Linz, ÄNGUS Downtown. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,173 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Linz is STEAKHOUSE. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,236 customers.

Linz also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Linz is Café Bar Walker. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 842 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 start your day with some exploring in the city of Linz and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Salzburg. You will stay in Salzburg for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Linz is the amazing Ars Electronica Center. This attraction is an art museum that is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 5,491 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible museum, Schlossmuseum Linz. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,955 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Linz is the outstanding New Cathedral, Linz. This popular cathedral and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 4,676 visitors.

The spectacular Linz Botanical Garden is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating park and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 2,419 visitors.

You can make the most of your new day in Linz 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 Salzburg, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try STEAKHOUSE MEET2EAT SALZBURG, one of the best restaurants in the city of Salzburg. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 545 customers.

Locals also recommend Indian Restaurant Taj Mahal as one of the best restaurants in the city of Salzburg. Indian Restaurant Taj Mahal is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,149 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Salzburg is Bärenwirt. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,298 customers.

After dinner, visit Red Bull Hangar-7, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Salzburg. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 14,007 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 3 of your road trip through Austria is your chance to discover two places in one day, the city of Salzburg and the city of Werfen. Get ready to experience some of the most famous attractions in the area!

One of the best places to visit is the amazing Mozart's Birthplace. This attraction is a museum and is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 21,779 visitors.

You could also go sightseeing at the incredible Mirabell Palace. This château and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 26,688 visitors.

Fortress Hohensalzburg is another popular attraction you can explore. This well-known attraction, a spectacular museum, has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from over 43,309 reviews.

Joining a top-rated tour in Salzburg is another excellent way to spend your new day in Austria. The best tours in this travel destination will take you on an exploration to some of Austria’s most well-known attractions and best-kept secrets.

With this tour, you’ll set out on a journey to Austria’s most interesting sights. As you go along this remarkable tour, you’ll also have the unique opportunity to catch a glimpse of Austria’s scenic spots.

You could then travel to the amazing Hohenwerfen Castle in the city of Werfen for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a castle and has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 10,089 visitors.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Glöckl Bräu | Wirtshaus - Schank - Gastgarten | Graz, 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.

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.

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

Rise and shine on day 4 of your road trip in Austria. Today, you'll wake up in Graz 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 Graz 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 Graz. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Hauptplatz, Graz. This attraction is a square that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 15,716 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Clock tower in Graz. This attraction, a beloved clock tower, has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 7,087 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Graz is the stunning Schlossberg. This park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 19,998 visitors.

Next, you could make your way to the best-rated museum in Graz. The popular Schloss Eggenberg is a great place to visit on this day of your road trip adventure. Rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,626 visitors, it’s one of the most popular places to see in the city.

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.

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 like the outstanding Schönbrunn Palace. This attraction has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 53,579 visitors.

Schönbrunn Palace is another popular attraction you could visit. 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 is the extraordinary Belvedere Palace Chapel. This chapel is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 66,332 reviews.

As the day moves along, one attraction you’ll probably want to visit is the incredible Hundertwasserhaus. Around 20,429 visitors have given this multiple dwellings an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Today you'll also have the opportunity to spend some time at the fantastic Viennese Giant Ferris Wheel. Viennese Giant Ferris Wheel is a popular must-see tourist destination, rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 37,411 travelers.

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 Plachutta Wollzeile, after your day of exploring the city of Vienna. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 6,398 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 like the extraordinary Stadtpark. This attraction is a metro station and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 27,294 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations in Vienna is the spectacular MuseumsQuartier. This attraction is an art museum and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 30,180 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing Museum of Natural History Vienna. This museum has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 33,317 visitors.

Hofburg Palace is another stop you might want to add to your itinerary. This castle is a popular destination among visitors in Vienna. Rated at an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 47,034 visitors, it’s one many travelers find worthy a visit.

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, Flanagans is one of the best bars in the city of Vienna for an after-dinner drink. 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 most popular bars in the city of Vienna. This bar is rated an average 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!

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 7 of your epic road trip in Austria, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Vienna. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Linz. You’ll stay in Linz for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Vienna’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Vienna, start your day with a visit to the amazing St. Stephen's Cathedral. This much-appreciated catholic cathedral and attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 103,855 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Albertina. This art museum and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 27,147 visitors. As one of the top places to visit in the city, the incredible Albertina welcomes 360,073 visitors annually.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Vienna State Opera to make the most of your road trip across Austria. The spectacular Vienna State Opera is an opera house that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 49,854 visitors.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Vienna has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Linz. Linz 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 Front Food. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 801 reviews.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Linz, the fantastic Chelsea Pub. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 680 customers.

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Austria!

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

Luftschutzstollen "Limonikeller" is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Linz. This must-see tourist destination and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 130 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Linz at Miyako Ramen before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 661 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Fu Cheng for your last chance at a meal in the city of Linz. The Fu Cheng restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 577 customers.

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