5-Day Austria road trip Starting from Innsbruck to Salzburg

Your road trip adventure in Austria begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Innsbruck. You’ll stay in Innsbruck for 2 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Innsbruck has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Innsbrucker Hofgarten. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,853 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 Innsbruck, Green Flamingo Innsbruck. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 819 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Innsbruck is Ludwig. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,353 customers.

Locals recommend Himal Nepali Kitchen Restaurant as one of the best restaurants in the city of Innsbruck. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,033 customers.

Innsbruck also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Innsbruck is Coffee Bar Innsbruck. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,521 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Innsbruck is Cafe Katzung. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,387 customers.

Locals also enjoy auis. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,083 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 Innsbruck. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Salzburg. You’ll stay in Salzburg for 2 nights. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Innsbruck’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Innsbruck, start your day with a visit to the amazing Golden Roof. This much-appreciated building and attraction is rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 18,818 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Alpenzoo Innsbruck - Tirol. This best-rated sightseeing destination and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 11,043 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Bergisel Ski Jump to make the most of your road trip across Austria. The spectacular Bergisel Ski Jump is a top-tier point of interest that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 6,647 visitors.

The lovely Ambras Castle Innsbruck is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 6,750 visitors have left this museum average ratings of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Innsbruck has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Salzburg. Salzburg 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 STEAKHOUSE MEET2EAT SALZBURG. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.9 out of 5 stars in 545 reviews.

The remarkable Indian Restaurant Taj Mahal is another top restaurant in Salzburg we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,149 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Bärenwirt is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,298 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Salzburg, the fantastic Red Bull Hangar-7. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 14,007 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Monkeys cafe. Bar. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 851 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Darwin's Cafe Bar. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 658 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Austria!

On day 3 of your road trip across Austria, you’ll have the perfect day exploring the wonderful city of Salzburg. You’ll stay in Salzburg for 1 night, meaning you have plenty of time to discover the best things to see and do in the area.

We recommend you stay at the arte Hotel Salzburg, one of the best 4-star hotels in the city of Salzburg. This hotel has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 7,303 guests.

The best luxury hotel option in the city of Salzburg is the 5-star Hyperion Hotel Salzburg. The hotel is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,298 guests.

One of the best hotels we recommend in the city of Salzburg is the 3-star Austria Trend Hotel Salzburg Messe. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 3,480 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 Salzburg, like the outstanding Hellbrunn Palace. This attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 19,017 visitors.

Fortress Hohensalzburg is another popular attraction you could visit in the city of Salzburg. This incredible attraction is a museum and has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 43,309 visitors.

One of the best attractions you could visit in the city of Salzburg is the extraordinary Salzburg Cathedral. This catholic cathedral is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 9,882 reviews.

As the day moves along, one attraction you’ll probably want to visit is the incredible Mozartplatz. Around 12,235 visitors have given this square an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Today you'll also have the opportunity to spend some time at the fantastic Mirabell Palace. Mirabell Palace is a popular château, rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 26,688 travelers.

Come to Salzburg 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 Salzburg.

After a day of exploring, try one of the best restaurants in the city of Salzburg.

We recommend you eat at a delicious restaurant that locals enjoy, like Zwettler's Wirtshaus, after your day of exploring the city of Salzburg. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,457 customers.

Café Bazar is another of the best restaurants in the city of Salzburg. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,323 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Salzburg is IMLAUER Sky - Bar & Restaurant in Salzburg. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,933 customers.

Locals recommend Murphy's Law Irish Pub, one of the best bars in the city of Salzburg, for a refreshing evening drink to finish your day. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 615 customers.

Alternatively, you could choose another of the most popular bars in the city of Salzburg, Celtic Spirit. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 504 customers.

The Salzburg Whiskey Museum - Bar is also one of the best bars in the city of Salzburg. This bar is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 379 customers.

It's a perfect place to relax and enjoy another amazing evening in Austria.

Day 4 of your road trip will take you to the city of Salzburg and the city of Wattens. You’ll stay in Innsbruck for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore in the city of Salzburg today is Mozart's Birthplace. This excellent attraction is a museum that has been rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 21,779 visitors.

We also recommend you visit the amazing Haus der Natur Salzburg, an outstanding science museum, in the city of Salzburg. Around 11,033 travelers rated this attraction with 4.7 out of 5 stars. Given the incredible Haus der Natur Salzburg's popularity, more than 500,000 people stop by Haus der Natur Salzburg to explore it.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Salzburg is Hangar-7. This amazing attraction is an architectural structure and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 14,007 visitors.

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 Swarovski Kristallwelten for some unforgettable sightseeing experience in the city of Wattens. This popular attraction is a museum and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 29,831 visitors.

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

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Innsbruck, Gasthof Goldener Adler. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,007 customers.

Locals recommend Burkia Innsbruck as one of the best restaurants in the city of Innsbruck. Burkia Innsbruck is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 880 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Innsbruck is mamma mia. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,098 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Innsbruck, Fischerhausl. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,059 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like The Galway Bay. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 820 customers.

Cafe Bar Moustache is a popular bar that locals recommend in the city of Innsbruck. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 743 customers.

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

Day 5 of your road trip in Austria is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Innsbruck 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.

Triumphpforte is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Innsbruck. This triumphal arch and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,411 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Innsbruck at Altstadt-Schmankerl before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 741 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Thai-Li-Ba for your last chance at a meal in the city of Innsbruck. The Thai-Li-Ba restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 692 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Stiftskeller. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 6,223 customers.

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