10-Day Austria road trip from Vienna to Linz, Schladming, Klagenfurt, and Graz

Your road trip adventure in Austria begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Vienna. You’ll stay in Vienna for 5 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Vienna has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Vienna State Opera. This attraction is an opera house and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 49,854 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 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.

Locals recommend Figlmüller – Restaurant Bäckerstraße as one of the best restaurants in the city of Vienna. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 15,227 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.

Locals also enjoy Josef Cocktailbar. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 508 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 Vienna has to offer. Cherish the 4 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 Belvedere Palace Chapel. This attraction is a chapel and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 66,332 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations in Vienna is the spectacular Schönbrunn Palace. This attraction is a château and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 145,237 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing Schönbrunn Palace. This château has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 53,579 visitors.

Tiergarten Schönbrunn is another stop you might want to add to your itinerary. This zoo is a popular destination among visitors in Vienna. Rated at an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 50,414 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 Café Landtmann, 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 13,586 customers.

Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of Vienna is the popular Plachutta Wollzeile. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 6,398 customers.

Another great restaurant we recommend in the city of Vienna is Vollpension. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,641 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, 1516 Brewing Company is one of the best bars in the city of Vienna for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 10,352 customers.

Salm Bräu is another of the most popular bars in the city of Vienna. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 11,176 customers.

Alternatively, a great bar that locals enjoy in the city of Vienna is 7Stern Bräu. 7Stern Bräu has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 7,265 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 3 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 St. Stephen's Cathedral. This has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 103,855 visitors.

You could also spend some time visiting the spectacular Hofburg Palace in the city of Vienna. This attraction is a castle and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 47,034 visitors.

Another attraction you could visit in the city of Vienna 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, 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.

Another of the best restaurant options in the city of Vienna is Puerstner. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,511 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.

Another of the best bars in the city of Vienna is Crossfield's Australian Pub. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,326 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 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 Hundertwasserhaus. This has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 20,429 visitors.

You could also spend some time visiting the spectacular Viennese Giant Ferris Wheel in the city of Vienna. This attraction is a must-see tourist 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, 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 MARIO Pasta-Grill-Bar. This bar has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,320 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Vienna is Kleinod. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 863 customers.

Toast to another amazing day in the city of Vienna!

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 5 of your epic road trip in Austria, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Gemeinde Melk. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Linz. You’ll stay in Linz for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Gemeinde Melk’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Gemeinde Melk, start your day with a visit to the amazing Melk Abbey. This much-appreciated abbey and attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 12,473 visitors.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Gemeinde Melk has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Linz. Linz 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 Restaurant Rauner. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 1,360 reviews.

The remarkable ÄNGUS Downtown is another top restaurant in Linz we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,173 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous STEAKHOUSE is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,236 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Linz, the fantastic PAULS steak & veggi Linz. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,954 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful CUCINA. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 840 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Café Bar Walker. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 842 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Austria!

Rise and shine on day 6 of your road trip in Austria. Today, you'll wake up in Linz and embark on a scenic drive to Schladming, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Linz 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 Linz. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Mirabell Palace. This attraction is a château that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 26,688 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Mozart's Birthplace. This attraction, a beloved museum, has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 21,779 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Linz is the stunning Haus der Natur Salzburg. This science museum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 11,033 visitors. Approximately 500,000 travelers come to Linz every year to see this fascinating attraction.

Next, you could make your way to the best-rated architectural structure in Linz. The popular Hangar-7 is a great place to visit on this day of your road trip adventure. Rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 14,007 visitors, it’s one of the most popular places to see in the city.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Waldhäuslalm. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 932 customers.

Locals also recommend Sattler‘s, another of the best restaurants in Schladming. Sattler‘s is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 753 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Ursprungalm. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 582 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Falkensteiner Hotel Schladming to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Schladming, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 834 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Sporthotel Royer. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Sporthotel Royer has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 793 customers.

Platzhirsch-Alm Schladming GmbH is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 784 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!

Rise and shine on day 7 of your road trip in Austria. Today, you'll wake up in Schladming and embark on a scenic drive to Klagenfurt, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Schladming 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 Schladming. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Hellbrunn Palace. This attraction is a château that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 19,017 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Fortress Hohensalzburg. This attraction, a beloved museum, has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 43,309 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Schladming is the stunning Salzburg Cathedral. This catholic cathedral and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 9,882 visitors.

Next, you could make your way to the best-rated square in Schladming. The popular Mozartplatz is a great place to visit on this day of your road trip adventure. Rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 12,235 visitors, it’s one of the most popular places to see in the city.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Das Katzencafé - Cat’n’Coffee. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 1,446 customers.

Locals also recommend Zum Heiligen Josef, another of the best restaurants in Klagenfurt. Zum Heiligen Josef is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 733 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Villa Lido - Pizzeria Trattoria. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,529 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit 151 Bistro Bar to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Klagenfurt, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 607 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Frankie's Restaurant Bar & Café. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Frankie's Restaurant Bar & Café has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,192 customers.

GIG Bar & Cafe is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 643 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 8 of your road trip will take you to the city of Klagenfurt and the city of Pörtschach am Wörther See. You’ll stay in Graz for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore in the city of Klagenfurt today is Minimundus. This excellent attraction is a miniature park that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 13,711 visitors.

We also recommend you visit the amazing Neuer Platz, an outstanding square, in the city of Klagenfurt. Around 3,497 travelers rated this attraction with 4.5 out of 5 stars.

To experience the local culture, see more of Austria, and meet new people at the same time, we highly recommend you go on a tour. You’ll find many top-rated and popular tours in the city, offering unique experiences that will inspire you. On this tour, you can go on an epic adventure to some of the best places to visit in Austria. You also get to admire popular places of interest.

You could then travel to Pyramidenkogel Tower for some unforgettable sightseeing experience in the city of Pörtschach am Wörther See. This popular attraction is an observation tower and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 18,280 visitors.

You’ll have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Graz.

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Graz, Burger Factory. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,822 customers.

Locals recommend Ginko as one of the best restaurants in the city of Graz. Ginko is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,319 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Graz is Glöckl Bräu | Wirtshaus - Schank - Gastgarten | Graz. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,934 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Graz, Steak Boutique. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 772 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like dreizehn by Gauster. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 500 customers.

Clocktower Restaurant - American Bar & Grill is a popular bar that locals recommend in the city of Graz. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,406 customers.

Be sure to celebrate another day of your incredible road trip adventure through Austria with a toast!

Day 9 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 Graz and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Vienna. You will stay in Vienna for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Graz is the amazing Hauptplatz, Graz. This attraction is a square that is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 15,716 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible art museum, Kunsthaus Graz. With an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,737 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Graz is the outstanding Clock tower in Graz. This popular clock tower and travel destination has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 7,087 visitors.

The spectacular Schlossberg is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating park and attraction has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 19,998 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Schloss Eggenberg. This attraction is a popular museum that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 4,626 visitors.

You can make the most of your new day in Graz 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 dinner, visit Roberto American Bar, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Vienna. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 737 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Wienerin. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 863 customers.

Alternatively, Kruger’s American Bar is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Vienna. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 704 customers.

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

Day 10 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.

Stadtpark is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Vienna. This metro station and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 27,294 visitors.

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!