5-Day Austria Road Trip from Graz traveling north to Schladming and St. Pölten

Your road trip adventure in Austria begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Graz. You’ll stay in Graz for 2 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 Clock tower in Graz. This attraction is a clock tower and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 7,087 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 Glöckl Bräu | Wirtshaus - Schank - Gastgarten | Graz as one of the best restaurants in the city of Graz. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,934 customers.

Graz also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Graz is Steak Boutique. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 772 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Graz is dreizehn by Gauster. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 500 customers.

Locals also enjoy Clocktower Restaurant - American Bar & Grill. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,406 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 5-day vacation in Austria!

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 2 of your epic road trip in Austria, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Graz. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Schladming. You’ll stay in Schladming for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Graz’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Graz, start your day with a visit to the amazing Hauptplatz, Graz. This much-appreciated square and attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 15,716 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Old Town of Graz. This top-tier point of interest and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,953 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Kunsthaus Graz to make the most of your road trip across Austria. The spectacular Kunsthaus Graz is an art museum that has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,737 visitors.

The lovely Schlossberg is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 19,998 visitors have left this park average ratings of 4.8 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 Schloss Eggenberg. This attraction is a museum rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 4,626 reviews.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Graz has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Schladming. Schladming 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 Waldhäuslalm. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 932 reviews.

The remarkable Sattler‘s is another top restaurant in Schladming we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 753 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Ursprungalm is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 582 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Schladming, the fantastic Falkensteiner Hotel Schladming. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 834 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Sporthotel Royer. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 793 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Platzhirsch-Alm Schladming GmbH. This bar is rated an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 784 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 3 of your road trip in Austria. Today, you'll wake up in Schladming and embark on a scenic drive to St. Pölten, 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 Mirabell Palace. This château and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 26,688 visitors.

Next, you could make your way to the best-rated architectural structure in Schladming. 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 Saloon Milwaukee. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,157 customers.

Locals also recommend OX AMERICAN BAR & GRILL ST PÖLTEN, another of the best restaurants in St. Pölten. OX AMERICAN BAR & GRILL ST PÖLTEN is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,185 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Restaurant Golden Sun. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 944 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit BarRock to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in St. Pölten, with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 262 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Cafe Pub Tritsch & Tratsch. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Cafe Pub Tritsch & Tratsch has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 271 customers.

Das VINO 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 181 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 4 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 Graz. You will stay in Graz 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 Graz, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Freiblick Tagescafé, one of the best restaurants in the city of Graz. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,186 customers.

Locals also recommend Die Scherbe as one of the best restaurants in the city of Graz. Die Scherbe is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,667 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Graz is Kunsthauscafe. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,982 customers.

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

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Gösser Bräu Graz. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,327 customers.

Alternatively, Operncafé - Cafe | Brasserie | Restaurant - Graz is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Graz. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,749 customers.

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

Day 5 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 tribeka before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,314 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Lend-Platzl for your last chance at a meal in the city of Graz. The Lend-Platzl restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,340 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!