5-Day Austria road trip Starting from Vienna to Graz

Your road trip adventure in Austria begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Vienna. You’ll stay in Vienna for 3 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 Viennese Giant Ferris Wheel. This attraction is a top-tier point of interest and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 37,411 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 5-day vacation in Austria!

Day 2 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Vienna has to offer. Cherish the 2 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 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 Vienna 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 Vienna is the amazing St. Stephen's Cathedral. This attraction is a catholic cathedral that is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 103,855 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible opera house, Vienna State Opera. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 49,854 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Vienna is the outstanding Hofburg Palace. This popular castle and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 47,034 visitors.

The spectacular Maria-Theresa Memorial is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating top-tier point of interest and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 24,300 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic MuseumsQuartier. This attraction is a popular art museum that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 30,180 visitors.

You can make the most of your new day in Vienna 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 Burger Factory, one of the best restaurants in the city of Graz. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,822 customers.

Locals also 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 Steak Boutique, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Graz. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 772 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like dreizehn by Gauster. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 500 customers.

Alternatively, Clocktower Restaurant - American Bar & Grill is one of the best bars 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.

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

Day 4 of your road trip will take you to the city of Graz and the city of Laxenburg. You’ll stay in Vienna for 1 night.

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

We also recommend you visit the amazing Clock tower in Graz, an outstanding clock tower, in the city of Graz. Around 7,087 travelers rated this attraction with 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Graz is Schlossberg. This amazing attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 19,998 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 Laxenburg Castle Park for some unforgettable sightseeing experience in the city of Laxenburg. This popular attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 12,455 visitors.

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

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Vienna, Lugeck. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,346 customers.

Locals recommend Reinthaler's Beisl as one of the best restaurants in the city of Vienna. Reinthaler's Beisl is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,346 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Vienna is Puerstner. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,511 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Vienna, Zum Schwarzen Kameel. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,523 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like Flanagans. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,132 customers.

Crossfield's Australian Pub is a popular bar that locals recommend in the city of Vienna. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,326 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 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 could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Vienna at Rinderwahn before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,045 customers.

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