Luxury 9-Day Relaxed Austria Road Trip Vacation from Klagenfurt to Vienna

Your slow-paced and relaxed road trip through Austria begins when you reach Klagenfurt, where you’ll stay for a total of 4 nights.

Klagenfurt is an outstanding hub for culture, comfort, and exploration. The city offers travelers plenty of experiences to look forward to, including the magnificent Austria. Around 451 visitors have rated this fascinating park and travel destination an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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. Take your pick and make it your home during your leisurely tour of the city.

Exploring the food culture in Klagenfurt offers you an exciting chance to connect with locals and experience diversity along your relaxed road trip. When you’re ready to eat, we recommend you visit one of the best dining spots in the city.

An excellent example is McMullens Klagenfurt. This restaurant offers a menu of comforting meals and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 196 customers.

La Baita serves great food and is a favorite among hungry travelers and locals. This popular restaurant in Klagenfurt has a rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 119 reviews.

Cafe Maruli 2 is another one of the city’s best restaurants. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 327 customers, Cafe Maruli 2 is sure to provide you with an unforgettable dining experience.

If you’re curious about what Klagenfurt looks like at night, a trip to some of the best bars near your accommodation is what you need next. Experience the local nightlife at Monkeys, our top recommendation in the city. Customers have rated this bar an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 209 reviews.

Cafe Bar FASSL offers a variety of refreshing drinks and is one of the best places to relax in Klagenfurt. This well-known city bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 154 customers.

Locals like unwinding at GIG Bar & Cafe. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 643 customers and is a perfect place for socializing.

Free your mind of worries and enjoy your first taste of relaxation in Austria! Expect more to come as you continue this laid-back and relaxed road trip in Austria!

On day 2 of your relaxed road trip across Austria, you'll explore the best attractions in Klagenfurt at your own pace and immerse in the city's unique local culture. Today's laid-back tour features some of the best restaurants and bars in Klagenfurt, where you can sample some delicious local food.

The accommodation you’ll be staying at for another 3 nights will be conveniently located close to several attractions, like the famous Sternwarte Klagenfurt. This incredible top-tier point of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 126 travelers.

Make the most of your slow-paced travel adventure in Austria by seeing another popular site in Klagenfurt, the wonderful Klagenfurt Botanical Garden. This park is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 126 travelers.

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After a long day exploring the popular attractions in the city, it’s time to sample the different kinds of mouthwatering foods served at the best restaurants in Klagenfurt. One of our top recommendations includes a selection of delicious meals on its menu, Frankie's Restaurant Bar & Café. This place is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,192 customers.

You may also try the variety of dishes served at La Bottega, which is an excellent choice if you want a nice place to eat near your accommodation. La Bottega is rated 4.4 stars out of 5 by 1,185 customers.

You can also eat at the highly recommended Das Katzencafé - Cat’n’Coffee. This amazing restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,446 food lovers.

After finishing your meal, it’s time to experience the amazing nightlife in Klagenfurt and unwind at the coolest bars in the city. Drink the night away and celebrate this day of your relaxed road trip at the popular Lido Lounge. This vibrant bar is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 244 customers.

If you want to try a different bar, check out the popular Das Wohnzimmer - Café, Bar, Musik. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 197 customers, this bar is a great place to try some excellent liquor.

Another recommendation you shouldn’t miss is GATES Lifestyle Bar - good vibes since 1996. Drink up and relax in this amazing bar that serves different kinds of alcoholic beverages and cocktail drinks. GATES Lifestyle Bar - good vibes since 1996 has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 169 bar goers.

Enjoy the rest of day 2 of your relaxed road trip across Austria, and prepare for another day of unhurried adventure!

On day 3 of your relaxed road trip across Austria, you’ll explore the area around Ferlach, where you’ll be staying for another 2 nights. With so many fun and inspiring experiences to offer, a tour of Ferlach will make you fall even more in love with the city and uniqueness of Austria.

One of the city’s best travel destinations is a fascinating park, the stunning Tscheppaschlucht Ferlach. Around 1,619 visitors rated their experience at this well-known attraction an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Gain a one-of-a-kind experience on your unhurried and relaxed road trip across Austria by joining a traveler-approved tour in Ferlach. Tours offer an opportunity to get to know more about Ferlach and the unique culture of the country.

There are so many fun and eye-opening activities to try out in Ferlach that will make your self-drive tour in Austria more memorable. Check out all the most recommended and top-rated tour options in the city of Ferlach to find the best options for you!

After satisfying your wanderlust, you’ll head to your accommodation in the city of Klagenfurt for some rest and relaxation. Immerse yourself in the local food culture of Austria by eating at one of the best restaurants in Klagenfurt.

With an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars from 1,363 customers, the dining experience Hofbräu zum Lindwurm offers is the perfect complement to your relaxed road trip in Austria.

Cafe Bar Vino (Vinothek) is another pleasant place to eat in Klagenfurt. This restaurant offers a menu of delectable dishes and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 135 customers.

If you’re looking for a restaurant that locals enjoy, check out UNI. WIRT. And try their flavorful menu. This local favorite has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,677 customers.

When you’re in the mood for an after-dinner drink, visit one of the best bars in the city.

Get cozy and have fun because this is what your relaxed road trip in Austria is all about!

Day 4 of your easy and relaxed road trip through Austria gives you the opportunity to travel leisurely and experience two places in one day. You will start your day by exploring some of the best sights in the city of Wildon. By the end of the day, you’ll drive in the direction of the city of Vienna, where you’ll stay at a top-rated hotel of your choice for 4 nights.

When you’re ready to head to your first attraction of the day, the wonderful Badesee Wildon is waiting for you. This best-rated sightseeing destination has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,834 visitors.

Make the most of your relaxed road trip vacation by joining activities and tours that let you discover what else Wildon has in store for you. There are many top-rated experiences you can include in your travel plan to add flavor to your relaxed road trip in Austria. Browse all of your options and reserve your slot before our favorites get fully booked.

Turn on some soothing tunes in the car because it’s now time to drive to the city of Vienna. In Vienna, you can choose among the best hotels and places to rest and recharge to complement your relaxed road trip experience in Austria.

After a long day of driving and exploring along your relaxed road trip route, sitting down for a well-cooked restaurant meal in Gamlitz is an excellent idea.

A popular restaurant we recommend you try is die Feinkosterei Schwarz-Hirsch, one of the best restaurants in Gamlitz. With a lovely menu and an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 668 customers, you can’t go wrong with choosing die Feinkosterei Schwarz-Hirsch.

Locals also recommend Flanagans as one of the top restaurants in the area. So if you’re feeling hungry, don’t forget to check out the menu at Flanagans as well. This local-favorite restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,132 customers.

If you feel like having something else, you could also book a table at Puerstner. Puerstner is another of the most popular places to eat in Gamlitz. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 3,511 customers.

Take a stroll around the area, head back to your accommodation for the night, or continue your evening at one of the best-rated bars in the city.

If you would like to celebrate your vacation with a drink, we recommend going to a place like Kruger’s American Bar. Kruger’s American Bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 704 customers and is one of the best bars you can visit tonight.

Another lively bar worth checking out tonight is Josef Cocktailbar. This is the perfect place to enjoy a couple of drinks if you want to continue your celebrations. The average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 508 customers gives you an idea of what to expect from this bar.

Alternatively, head to Loos American Bar. This popular bar will bring up your mood and give you a good ending to your night. Loos American Bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,538 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration and anticipation of your memorable and relaxing road trip adventure through Austria!

On day 5 of your relaxed road trip across Austria, you'll explore the best attractions in Vienna at your own pace and immerse in the city's unique local culture. Today's laid-back tour features some of the best restaurants and bars in Vienna, where you can sample some delicious local food.

The accommodation you’ll be staying at for another 3 nights will be conveniently located close to several attractions, like the famous Schönbrunn Palace. This incredible château has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 53,579 travelers.

Make the most of your slow-paced travel adventure in Austria by seeing another popular site in Vienna, the wonderful Schönbrunn Palace. This château is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 53,579 travelers.

You can then move on to the incredible Belvedere Palace Chapel. This chapel has received an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 66,332 visitors.

Get a dose of thrill, excitement, and inspiration on day 5 of your unhurried and relaxed road trip in Austria. Check out the tours and tickets you can add to your Vienna itinerary and feel all the emotions in this wonderful city. Add a highly recommended tour to your vacation package now and make this refreshing new day of your self-drive through Austria extra special!

After a long day exploring the popular attractions in the city, it’s time to sample the different kinds of mouthwatering foods served at the best restaurants in Vienna. One of our top recommendations includes a selection of delicious meals on its menu, Vollpension. This place is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,641 customers.

You may also try the variety of dishes served at Zum Schwarzen Kameel, which is an excellent choice if you want a nice place to eat near your accommodation. Zum Schwarzen Kameel is rated 4.4 stars out of 5 by 4,523 customers.

You can also eat at the highly recommended Plachutta Wollzeile. This amazing restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 6,398 food lovers.

After finishing your meal, it’s time to experience the amazing nightlife in Vienna and unwind at the coolest bars in the city. Drink the night away and celebrate this day of your relaxed road trip at the popular Kleinod. This vibrant bar is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 863 customers.

If you want to try a different bar, check out the popular Needle Vinyl Bar. Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 774 customers, this bar is a great place to try some excellent liquor.

Another recommendation you shouldn’t miss is Roberto American Bar. Drink up and relax in this amazing bar that serves different kinds of alcoholic beverages and cocktail drinks. Roberto American Bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 737 bar goers.

Enjoy the rest of day 5 of your relaxed road trip across Austria, and prepare for another day of unhurried adventure!

On day 6 of your relaxed road trip across Austria, you'll explore the best attractions in Vienna at your own pace and immerse in the city's unique local culture. Today's laid-back tour features some of the best restaurants and bars in Vienna, where you can sample some delicious local food.

The accommodation you’ll be staying at for another 2 nights will be conveniently located close to several attractions, like the famous St. Stephen's Cathedral. This incredible catholic cathedral has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 103,855 travelers.

Make the most of your slow-paced travel adventure in Austria by seeing another popular site in Vienna, the wonderful MuseumsQuartier. This art museum is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 103,855 travelers.

You can then move on to the incredible Heldenplatz. This park has received an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 18,261 visitors.

Another stop you might want to add to your self-drive itinerary is the remarkable Hofburg Palace. This castle is sought after by many travelers from around the world. The popular attraction has received 4.7 out of 5 stars from 47,034 visitors.

Get a dose of thrill, excitement, and inspiration on day 6 of your unhurried and relaxed road trip in Austria. Check out the tours and tickets you can add to your Vienna itinerary and feel all the emotions in this wonderful city. Add a highly recommended tour to your vacation package now and make this refreshing new day of your self-drive through Austria extra special!

After a long day exploring the popular attractions in the city, it’s time to sample the different kinds of mouthwatering foods served at the best restaurants in Vienna. One of our top recommendations includes a selection of delicious meals on its menu, Lebenbauer. This place is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 517 customers.

You may also try the variety of dishes served at Lugeck, which is an excellent choice if you want a nice place to eat near your accommodation. Lugeck is rated 4.3 stars out of 5 by 4,346 customers.

You can also eat at the highly recommended Figlmüller – Restaurant Bäckerstraße. This amazing restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 15,227 food lovers.

After finishing your meal, it’s time to experience the amazing nightlife in Vienna and unwind at the coolest bars in the city.

Drink up and relax in this amazing bar that serves different kinds of alcoholic beverages and cocktail drinks.

Enjoy the rest of day 6 of your relaxed road trip across Austria, and prepare for another day of unhurried adventure!

On day 7 of your relaxed road trip across Austria, you'll explore the best attractions in Vienna at your own pace and immerse in the city's unique local culture. Today's laid-back tour features some of the best restaurants and bars in Vienna, where you can sample some delicious local food.

The accommodation you’ll be staying at for another 1 night will be conveniently located close to several attractions, like the famous Viennese Giant Ferris Wheel. This incredible must-see tourist destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 37,411 travelers.

Make the most of your slow-paced travel adventure in Austria by seeing another popular site in Vienna, the wonderful Stadtpark. This metro station is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 37,411 travelers.

Get a dose of thrill, excitement, and inspiration on day 7 of your unhurried and relaxed road trip in Austria. Check out the tours and tickets you can add to your Vienna itinerary and feel all the emotions in this wonderful city. Add a highly recommended tour to your vacation package now and make this refreshing new day of your self-drive through Austria extra special!

After a long day exploring the popular attractions in the city, it’s time to sample the different kinds of mouthwatering foods served at the best restaurants in Vienna. One of our top recommendations includes a selection of delicious meals on its menu, Bockshorn Irish Pub. This place is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,158 customers.

You may also try the variety of dishes served at Reinthaler's Beisl, which is an excellent choice if you want a nice place to eat near your accommodation. Reinthaler's Beisl is rated 4.5 stars out of 5 by 3,346 customers.

You can also eat at the highly recommended Salm Bräu. This amazing restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 11,176 food lovers.

After finishing your meal, it’s time to experience the amazing nightlife in Vienna and unwind at the coolest bars in the city.

Drink up and relax in this amazing bar that serves different kinds of alcoholic beverages and cocktail drinks.

Enjoy the rest of day 7 of your relaxed road trip across Austria, and prepare for another day of unhurried adventure!

Day 8 of your easy and relaxed road trip through Austria gives you the opportunity to travel leisurely and experience two places in one day. You will start your day by exploring some of the best sights in the city of Graz. By the end of the day, you’ll drive in the direction of the city of Klagenfurt, where you’ll stay at a top-rated hotel of your choice for 1 night.

When you’re ready to head to your first attraction of the day, the wonderful Clock tower in Graz is waiting for you. This clock tower has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 7,087 visitors.

The next stop on your road trip vacation is Hauptplatz, Graz. This unique square is a highly recommended place to visit, rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 15,716 visitors.

Don’t forget to make a stop at the incredible Schlossberg. With an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 19,998 visitors, this park is one of the top sights to visit in the area.

Make the most of your relaxed road trip vacation by joining activities and tours that let you discover what else Graz has in store for you. There are many top-rated experiences you can include in your travel plan to add flavor to your relaxed road trip in Austria. Browse all of your options and reserve your slot before our favorites get fully booked.

Turn on some soothing tunes in the car because it’s now time to drive to the city of Klagenfurt. In Klagenfurt, you can choose among the best hotels and places to rest and recharge to complement your relaxed road trip experience in Austria.

With a lovely menu and an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 4,529 customers, you can’t go wrong with choosing Villa Lido - Pizzeria Trattoria.

Locals also recommend Bierhaus to Augustin as one of the top restaurants in the area. So if you’re feeling hungry, don’t forget to check out the menu at Bierhaus to Augustin as well. This local-favorite restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,038 customers.

If you feel like having something else, you could also book a table at Restaurant Zum Weißen Ross Klagenfurt. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars from 128 customers.

This is the perfect place to enjoy a couple of drinks if you want to continue your celebrations.

This popular bar will bring up your mood and give you a good ending to your night.

Raise your glass in celebration and anticipation of your memorable and relaxing road trip adventure through Austria!

Day 9 of your relaxed road trip in Austria is your departure day. If you have a flight to catch, you’ll drop off your rental car well in advance before your departure. Choose a late flight to enjoy a stress-free last day in Klagenfurt.

Depending on when you need to leave, you might be able to fit in some sightseeing or shopping. Embrace the beauty of Klagenfurt once more and find some souvenirs to help you remember your time in the city. To end your relaxing road trip in Austria on top, we recommend visiting some of the following attractions.

Domplatz is an extraordinary attraction that is perfect for your last day in Klagenfurt. This top sight is a popular top-tier point of interest, rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 185 visitors.

Unwind and look back at the past 9 days of your relaxed road trip over a bite to eat. This is your chance to enjoy one last traditional meal in Klagenfurt or just grab something light to keep you going.

Check out the menu at DER SANDWIRTH. Dining at DER SANDWIRTH is one of the best food experiences you can have in Klagenfurt. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,494 customers.

Another top recommendation in Klagenfurt is Le Burger Klagenfurt. If you go to Le Burger Klagenfurt, you can expect delicious food, a nice ambiance, and great service. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 964 customers.

Alternatively, you could also go to a place like Felsenkeller. If you haven’t yet, a trip to Felsenkeller is your opportunity to have a lovely meal before leaving the city. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,399 customers.

Give yourself enough time to wave goodbye to Klagenfurt and begin your journey home. The unforgettable experiences you’ve collected along your 9-day relaxed road trip in Austria is a story you will tell for the rest of your life.