Cheap 4-Day Austria Road Trip from Klagenfurt to Schladming

Your exciting road trip through Austria starts when you reach the incredible city of Klagenfurt, where you'll stay for 2 nights. You'll pick up your rental car in Klagenfurt and begin your adventure in Austria.

Klagenfurt is a popular cheap holiday destination in Austria with something to offer every traveler. When you're ready to explore the city, stop at some of the best places to visit in Klagenfurt and get this road trip adventure rolling.

A trip to the amazing Neuer Platz will make your cheap holiday in Austria truly special. This attraction is a fascinating square that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 3,497 visitors.

When you're done sightseeing for the day, you'll check in at one of the best budget-friendly hotels or places to stay in the city.

When you're hungry and ready to take a break from your adventure, treat yourself to a delicious meal at one of the best restaurants in Klagenfurt. An excellent example is the popular Das Katzencafé - Cat’n’Coffee. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,446 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in Austria is Zum Heiligen Josef. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 733 customers, this famous restaurant is one of the city's most recommended places to eat.

If you wish to dine at a restaurant locals love, go to the wonderful Villa Lido - Pizzeria Trattoria. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 4,529 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

151 Bistro Bar is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 607 customers have given this spot an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars, making it one of the most popular bars in the area.

Another bar in Klagenfurt we recommend is Frankie's Restaurant Bar & Café, an excellent place to meet new friends. This bar offers customers plenty of snack and drink options and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,192 customers.

GIG Bar & Cafe is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 643 bar-goers have rated it an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Enjoy toasting the start of a terrific road trip vacation and cheap holiday experience in Austria!

On day 2 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across Austria, you’ll experience two places in one day. You’ll start your day in Klagenfurt and end your day in the city of Schladming, where you'll stay for 1 night. How much time you’ll spend in each location is up to you.

One of the best places to visit in Klagenfurt is the amazing Klagenfurt Botanical Garden. This travel destination is a park that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 416 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Minimundus. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 13,711 travelers, a visit to this well-known miniature park and sightseeing spot in Klagenfurt is likely to make your vacation in Austria even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Klagenfurt is the outstanding RiddleRoom. This top-tier point of interest has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars from 272 visitors.

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At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Schladming. Schladming is another cheap travel destination in Austria where you have access to hotels, restaurants, bars, and other conveniences.

After a long day of driving and exploring some of the best attractions a budget vacation in Austria can afford, treat yourself to a hearty meal. You’ll find many great restaurants in Schladming that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Schladming is Waldhäuslalm. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 932 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Schladming, Sattler‘s is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 753 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Ursprungalm. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Schladming enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 582 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Schladming’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Austria. For example, you can visit Falkensteiner Hotel Schladming. Rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 834 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Sporthotel Royer. This popular bar in Schladming has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 793 bar-goers.

You can also go to Platzhirsch-Alm Schladming GmbH as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Platzhirsch-Alm Schladming GmbH is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 784 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure and cheap holiday experience in Austria!

On day 3 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across Austria, you’ll experience two places in one day. You’ll start your day in Salzburg and end your day in the city of Klagenfurt, where you'll stay for 1 night. How much time you’ll spend in each location is up to you.

One of the best places to visit in Salzburg is the amazing Hangar-7. This travel destination is an architectural structure that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 14,007 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Mirabell Palace. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 26,688 travelers, a visit to this well-known château and sightseeing spot in Salzburg is likely to make your vacation in Austria even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Salzburg is the outstanding Fortress Hohensalzburg. This museum has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 43,309 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Austria, drop by the popular Hellbrunn Palace. This attraction, an amazing château, has been rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 19,017 travelers.

Cheap, budget vacations are nothing but incredible, especially when you’re in Austria. To have the best affordable travel experience in Austria, make time for some unique, challenging, or inspiring activities. Adding a tour to your travel plan promises a one-of-a kind adventure that will make your cheap vacation in Austria unforgettable. Fortunately, you'll find plenty of budget-friendly tours and cheap holiday deals in Austria.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Klagenfurt. Klagenfurt is another cheap travel destination in Austria where you have access to hotels, restaurants, bars, and other conveniences.

After a long day of driving and exploring some of the best attractions a budget vacation in Austria can afford, treat yourself to a hearty meal. You’ll find many great restaurants in Klagenfurt that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Klagenfurt is Gasthaus im Landhaushof. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 2,231 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Klagenfurt, Bierhaus to Augustin is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 2,038 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is UNI. WIRT. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Klagenfurt enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,677 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Klagenfurt’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Austria. For example, you can visit McMullens Klagenfurt. Rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 196 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is GATES Lifestyle Bar - good vibes since 1996. This popular bar in Klagenfurt has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 169 bar-goers.

You can also go to La Baita as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular La Baita is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 119 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure and cheap holiday experience in Austria!

It’s soon time to say goodbye to Austria as your road trip vacation is about to end. Day 4 is your departure day and your last chance to capture the beauty of Klagenfurt.

Depending on how much time you have before your flight back home, we recommend doing some last-minute shopping or sightseeing to make the most of your cheap holiday experience in Austria.

If you'd rather pass time visiting some attractions, this is your chance to go to places you may not have had the chance to explore yet.

One fantastic attraction you could visit on your last day in Klagenfurt is the remarkable Sternwarte Klagenfurt. This best-rated sightseeing destination and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 126 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Klagenfurt, consider a top-rated restaurant like Restaurant Maria Loretto. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,532 customers.

Felsenkeller is an excellent alternative if you feel like eating something else. This restaurant serves a variety of savory and budget-friendly dishes and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,399 customers.

Another popular restaurant you could check out is La Bottega. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,185 customers, this restaurant is a great place to enjoy meals that will remind you of Austria and your fun memories in Klagenfurt.

You’ll then say farewell to Klagenfurt and begin your journey home. You’ll leave filled with unforgettable memories from your terrific and affordable travel experiences in Austria!