9-Day Austria Road Trip from Vienna to Gemeinde Dürnstein and surrounding area

Your road trip adventure in Austria begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Vienna. You’ll stay in Vienna for 7 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Vienna has many popular destinations you can explore.

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 Vienna, die Feinkosterei Schwarz-Hirsch. The restaurant 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 is rated an average 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 Bockshorn Irish Pub. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,158 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Vienna is Needle Vinyl Bar. This bar is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 774 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 9-day vacation in Austria!

Day 2 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Vienna has to offer. Cherish the 6 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 in the city of Vienna, like the extraordinary St. Stephen's Cathedral. This attraction is a catholic cathedral and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 103,855 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations in Vienna is the spectacular Belvedere Palace Chapel. This attraction is a chapel and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 66,332 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing Albertina. This art museum has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 27,147 visitors. Up to 360,073 people visit this popular attraction every year.

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 Figlmüller – Restaurant Bäckerstraße, 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 4.4 out of 5 stars by 15,227 customers.

Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of Vienna is the popular Café Landtmann. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 13,586 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.

1516 Brewing Company is another of the most popular bars in the city of Vienna. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 10,352 customers.

Stopping at one of these popular bars is the perfect way to celebrate another incredible day in the magical city of Vienna!

Day 3 of your road trip across Austria is another day in the magnificent Vienna. You now have 5 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 in the city of Vienna 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 Viennese Giant Ferris Wheel in the city of Vienna. This attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 37,411 visitors.

Another attraction you could visit in the city of Vienna is the incredible Prater. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 114,084 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, Plachutta Wollzeile. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 6,398 customers.

Alternatively, if you’re hungry to try a top restaurant in the city of Vienna that locals enjoy, eat at Vollpension. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,641 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you get a drink at one of the best 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.

For one of the best bar experiences that locals enjoy in the city of Vienna, we recommend the cocktails at 7Stern Bräu. This bar has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 7,265 customers.

Toast to another amazing day in the city of Vienna!

Day 4 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 in the city of Vienna is the stunning Tiergarten Schönbrunn. This has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 50,414 visitors.

You could also spend some time visiting the spectacular Schönbrunn Palace in the city of Vienna. This attraction is a château and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 145,237 visitors.

Another attraction you could visit in the city of Vienna is the incredible MuseumsQuartier. This attraction is an art museum and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 30,180 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the fantastic Museum of Natural History Vienna. This museum and travel destination is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 33,317 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.

After your meal, we recommend you get a drink at one of the best bars in the city of Vienna, Zum Schwarzen Kameel. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,523 customers.

For one of the best bar experiences that locals enjoy in the city of Vienna, we recommend the cocktails at Flanagans. This bar has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,132 customers.

Toast to another amazing day in the city of Vienna!

On day 5 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Vienna, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 3 nights left in Vienna.

Today you'll explore the city of Podersdorf am See. 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 4,037 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 Puerstner. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,511 customers.

Rinderwahn 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 3,045 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Vienna, Crossfield's Australian Pub. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,326 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Loos American Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,538 customers.

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

On day 6 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Vienna, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 2 nights left in Vienna.

Today you'll explore the city of Laxenburg. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Laxenburg Castle Park. This incredible attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 12,455 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.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Vienna, MARIO Pasta-Grill-Bar. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,320 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Kleinod. This bar has an average rating 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 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 Gemeinde Melk and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Gemeinde Dürnstein. You will stay in Gemeinde Dürnstein for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Gemeinde Melk is the amazing Melk Abbey. This attraction is an abbey that is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 12,473 visitors.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Landhaus Bacher, one of the best restaurants in the city of Gemeinde Dürnstein. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 392 customers.

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

Rise and shine on day 8 of your road trip in Austria. Today, you'll wake up in Dürnstein and embark on a scenic drive to Vienna, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Dürnstein and Leobendorf 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 Dürnstein. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Schloss Hof. This attraction is a château that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 7,360 visitors.

Wave goodbye to Schloss Hof 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 Leobendorf has to offer.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Burg Kreuzenstein. This attraction is a castle that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 4,730 visitors.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Leobendorf, 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.

After dinner, visit Roberto American Bar to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Vienna, with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 737 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Wienerin. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Wienerin has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 863 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!

Day 9 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.

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!