9-Day Austria Road Trip from Linz traveling east to 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 top-tier point of interest 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 9-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 Graz. You will stay in Graz for 2 nights. 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 grottenbahnen, Grottenbahn am Pöstlingberg. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,678 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.

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 Graz, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

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!

You still have 1 night left in Graz.

One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Riegersburg Castle. This incredible attraction is a castle and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 5,285 visitors.

Badesee Wildon is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,834 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Motorikpark Gamlitz. This amazing attraction is a top-tier point of interest and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,445 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 Graz.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Graz, Flann O'Brien Original Irish Pub. 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 that locals recommend, like Gösser Bräu Graz. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,327 customers.

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

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 4 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 Vienna. You’ll stay in Vienna for 4 nights. 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 Hauptplatz, Graz. This much-appreciated square and attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 15,716 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Kunsthaus Graz. This art museum and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 4,737 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Clock tower in Graz to make the most of your road trip across Austria. The spectacular Clock tower in Graz is a clock tower that has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 7,087 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 Graz Opera. This attraction is an opera house rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 3,085 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 Vienna. Vienna 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 die Feinkosterei Schwarz-Hirsch. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 668 reviews.

The remarkable Lebenbauer is another top restaurant in Vienna we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 517 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Figlmüller – Restaurant Bäckerstraße is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 15,227 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Vienna, the fantastic Bockshorn Irish Pub. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,158 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Needle Vinyl Bar. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 774 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Josef Cocktailbar. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 508 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Austria!

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 3 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 top-tier point of interest, 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 2 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 Hofburg Palace. This attraction is a castle and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 47,034 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations in Vienna is the spectacular St. Stephen's Cathedral. This attraction is a catholic cathedral and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 103,855 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, 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!

Day 7 of your road trip across Austria is another day in the magnificent Vienna. You now have 1 night 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 Vienna State Opera. This has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 49,854 visitors.

You could also spend some time visiting the spectacular Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien: Neue Burg. This attraction is a museum and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 25,581 visitors.

Another attraction you could visit is the incredible Museum of Natural History Vienna. This attraction is a museum and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 33,317 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the fantastic MuseumsQuartier. This art museum and travel destination is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 30,180 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, Rinderwahn. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,045 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!

Day 8 of your road trip through Austria gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You will stay in Linz for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Lower Austria is the amazing Laxenburg Castle Park. This attraction is a park that is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 12,455 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible must-see tourist destination, Kurpark Baden Stadtpark. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,816 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Lower Austria is the outstanding Myra Waterfalls. This popular park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 7,003 visitors.

The spectacular Melk Abbey is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating abbey and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 12,473 visitors.

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 Linz, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Front Food, one of the best restaurants in the city of Linz. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 801 customers.

After dinner, visit Chelsea Pub, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Linz. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 680 customers.

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

Day 9 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 best-rated sightseeing 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!