10-Day Austria Road Trip from Graz traveling east to Vienna

Your road trip adventure in Austria begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Graz. You’ll stay in Graz for 3 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Graz has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Hauptplatz, Graz. This attraction is a square and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 15,716 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 Graz, Burger Factory. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,822 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Graz is Ginko. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,319 customers.

Locals recommend Steak Boutique as one of the best restaurants in the city of Graz. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 772 customers.

Graz also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Graz is dreizehn by Gauster. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 500 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Graz is Flann O'Brien Original Irish Pub. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,257 customers.

Locals also enjoy Gösser Bräu Graz. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,327 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 10-day vacation in Austria!

Day 2 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Graz has to offer. Cherish the 2 nights you have left in Graz 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 Graz. 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 Graz, like the extraordinary Schlossberg. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 19,998 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations in Graz is the spectacular Clock tower in Graz. This attraction is a clock tower and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 7,087 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing Schlossbergbahn. This funicular has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,084 visitors.

Kunsthaus Graz is another stop you might want to add to your itinerary. This art museum is a popular destination among visitors in Graz. Rated at an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,737 visitors, it’s one many travelers find worthy a visit.

If you’re interested in seeing something outstanding today, then consider Schloss Eggenberg. Schloss Eggenberg is a museum and popular attraction in Graz. More than 4,626 visitors have rated this place an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Your discovery of Graz does not have to stop there. Check out the fantastic selection of tours and tickets offered in Graz 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 Glöckl Bräu | Wirtshaus - Schank - Gastgarten | Graz, which is considered one of the best restaurants in the city of Graz. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,934 customers.

Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of Graz is the popular Freiblick Tagescafé. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,186 customers.

Another great restaurant we recommend in the city of Graz is Operncafé - Cafe | Brasserie | Restaurant - Graz. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,749 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, Die Scherbe is one of the best bars in the city of Graz for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,667 customers.

Landhauskeller - Mittagessen | Abendessen | Cocktailbar | Hofsaison | Katze Katze - Graz is another of the most popular bars in the city of Graz. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,481 customers.

Alternatively, a great bar that locals enjoy in the city of Graz is Das Promenade. Das Promenade has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,447 customers.

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

Day 3 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 Laxenburg and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Vienna. You will stay in Vienna for 6 nights. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Laxenburg 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 can make the most of your new day in Laxenburg 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 Vienna, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Bockshorn Irish Pub, one of the best restaurants in the city of Vienna. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,158 customers.

Locals also recommend die Feinkosterei Schwarz-Hirsch as one of the best restaurants in the city of Vienna. Die Feinkosterei Schwarz-Hirsch 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 has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 517 customers.

After dinner, visit Needle Vinyl Bar, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Vienna. This bar is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 774 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Josef Cocktailbar. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 508 customers.

Alternatively, 1516 Brewing Company is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Vienna. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 10,352 customers.

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

Day 4 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Gemeinde Melk has to offer. Cherish the 5 nights you have left in Gemeinde Melk 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 Gemeinde Melk. 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 town of Gemeinde Melk, like the extraordinary Melk Abbey. This attraction is an abbey and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 12,473 visitors.

This is a popular destination among visitors in Gemeinde Melk.

Your discovery of Gemeinde Melk does not have to stop there. Check out the fantastic selection of tours and tickets offered in Gemeinde Melk 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.

Another great restaurant we recommend in the city of Vienna is Salm Bräu. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 11,176 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, 7Stern Bräu is one of the best bars in the city of Vienna for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 7,265 customers.

Zum Schwarzen Kameel 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 4,523 customers.

Alternatively, a great bar that locals enjoy in the city of Vienna is Flanagans. Flanagans has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,132 customers.

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

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 4 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 Leonardo Hotel Vienna, one of the best 4-star hotels in the city of Vienna. This hotel has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 12,720 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 7,241 guests.

One of the best hotels we recommend in the city of Vienna is the 3-star the niu Franz. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 6,612 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 in the city of Vienna, like the outstanding St. Stephen's Cathedral. This attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 103,855 visitors.

Stadtpark is another popular attraction you could visit in the city of Vienna. This incredible attraction is a metro station and has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 27,294 visitors.

One of the best attractions you could visit in the city of Vienna is the extraordinary Karlskirche. This church building is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 21,702 reviews.

As the day moves along, one attraction you’ll probably want to visit is the incredible Haus des Meeres. Around 24,192 visitors have given this public aquarium an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

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.

Vollpension is another of the best restaurants in the city of Vienna. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,641 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Vienna is Lugeck. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,346 customers.

Locals recommend Crossfield's Australian Pub, one of the best bars in the city of Vienna, for a refreshing evening drink to finish your day. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,326 customers.

Alternatively, you could choose another of the most popular 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.

Kleinod is also one of the best bars in the city of Vienna. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 863 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 3 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 Albertina. This attraction is an art museum and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 27,147 visitors. Albertina gets around 360,073 visitors every year.

Another of the best travel destinations in Vienna is the spectacular Vienna State Opera. This attraction is an opera house and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 49,854 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing Hofburg Palace. This castle has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 47,034 visitors.

Heldenplatz is another stop you might want to add to your itinerary. This park is a popular destination among visitors in Vienna. Rated at an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 18,261 visitors, it’s one many travelers find worthy a visit.

If you’re interested in seeing something outstanding today, then consider Volksgarten. Volksgarten is an urban park and popular attraction in Vienna. More than 18,273 visitors have rated this place an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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 Reinthaler's Beisl, 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 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,346 customers.

Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of Vienna is the popular Puerstner. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,511 customers.

Another great restaurant we recommend in the city of Vienna is Rinderwahn. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,045 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, Roberto American Bar is one of the best bars in the city of Vienna for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 737 customers.

Wienerin 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 863 customers.

Alternatively, a great bar that locals enjoy in the city of Vienna is Kruger’s American Bar. Kruger’s American Bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 704 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 2 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 Donauturm. This has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 14,823 visitors.

You could also spend some time visiting the spectacular Viennese Giant Ferris Wheel in the city of Vienna. This attraction is a top-tier point of interest 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.

After your meal, we recommend you get a drink at one of the best bars in the city of Vienna, Champions Sports Bar & Restaurant. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 635 customers.

Toast to another amazing day in the city of Vienna!

Day 8 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 in the city of Vienna is the stunning Belvedere Palace Chapel. This has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 66,332 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 Schönbrunn Palace. This attraction is a château and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 53,579 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the fantastic Tiergarten Schönbrunn. This zoo and travel destination is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 50,414 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.

Toast to another amazing day in the city of Vienna!

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 9 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 Graz. You’ll stay in Graz 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 Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien: Neue Burg. This much-appreciated museum and attraction is rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 25,581 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Maria-Theresa Memorial. This best-rated sightseeing destination and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 24,300 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Museum of Natural History Vienna to make the most of your road trip across Austria. The spectacular Museum of Natural History Vienna is a museum that has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 33,317 visitors.

The lovely MuseumsQuartier is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 30,180 visitors have left this art museum average ratings of 4.6 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 Hundertwasserhaus. This attraction is a multiple dwellings rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 20,429 reviews.

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 Graz. Graz 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 Kunsthauscafe. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 1,982 reviews.

The remarkable tribeka is another top restaurant in Graz we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,314 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Lend-Platzl is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,340 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Graz, the fantastic Molly Malone Irish Pub. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 793 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Bar28 - Bar & Restaurant | Graz. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 641 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Hops Craft Beer Pub Graz. This bar is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 359 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Austria!

Day 10 of your road trip in Austria is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Graz 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.

Graz Opera is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Graz. This opera house and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,085 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Graz at aiola upstairs - Panoramaterrasse | Frühstück | Mittagessen | Abendessen | Cocktails - Graz before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,454 customers.

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