6-Day Austria Road Trip from Vienna traveling south to Graz

Photo of Vienna Giant Wheel 65m tall Ferris wheel in Prater park in Austria, Vienna.
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Duration
6 days & 5 nights
Available
Jan. - Dec.
Hotel
5 nights included
Car rental
6 days included
Flights
Optional
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Description

Have the adventure of a lifetime with this 6-day road trip through Austria.

This incredible self-drive vacation package will take you through the best destinations in Austria. With this perfectly planned travel package, you will stay 4 nights in Vienna and 1 night in Graz, experiencing the ultimate road trip in Austria. Your road trip will enable you to discover the country's most popular attractions and restaurants in Vienna and Graz. We'll help you experience the best 6 days in Austria you can imagine so you can leave happy and inspired.

Upon arriving in Vienna, you'll collect the rental vehicle of your choice. From there, you'll be off to discover some of the most popular attractions in Austria, including the stunning Schönbrunn Palace and St. Stephen's Cathedral.

You'll have an extensive selection of accommodations to choose from throughout your road trip. We have handpicked the best hotels and places to stay across the country, catering to all budgets. Whether you're in the mood for luxurious five-star hotels or cozy, budget-friendly accommodations, we've got you covered.

Your road trip will bring you close to the best attractions and most incredible sights in Austria. From the magnificent Belvedere Palace Chapel to the breathtaking Schönbrunn Palace and Vienna State Opera, your journey will take you on a thrilling adventure through some of the most iconic travel destinations in the country. Your discovery doesn't end there. Make sure to marvel at the remarkable Hofburg Palace and learn more about the unique Prater to truly immerse yourself in the local culture. As you hit the open road and drive through Vienna and Graz, you'll also have plenty of opportunities to uncover hidden gems and experience the authentic charm of Austria. Whether you're exploring enchanting small towns, discovering scenic routes, or indulging in local cuisine, there's always something new and exciting to experience in Austria.

Add tours and tickets to each day of your trip to make the most of your time in Austria. You'll have the opportunity to choose from the best tours and activities that your travel destinations have to offer, meaning you'll never have a boring moment on your road trip through Austria.

Your travel plan itinerary also gives you multiple opportunities to look for souvenirs to memorialize your road trip in Austria.

You'll return home having experienced the very best of everything Austria has to offer. Each twist and turn of the journey adds a unique charm to your travel tales.

You can customize each day of your road trip vacation itinerary with flexible trip planning before and after booking. Enjoy the benefits of exploring all these great attractions at your own speed.

Your travel plan includes everything you need to experience the best of Austria. You'll be booked at the best hotels for 5 nights, with plenty of top-rated breakfast and restaurant options nearby. We'll provide you with the best car rental for 5 days during your self-drive road trip, including CDW insurance.

You'll have access to 24/7 travel support, a personal travel agent, and a step-by-step guide via our flexible mobile app. You can choose and add your flight preferences as needed. Make your vacation in Austria extra special by adding tours and tickets to each day of your itinerary.

The best services in Austria fill up quickly, so book your spot early. Select a date and start planning your self-drive road trip in Austria today!

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Included

Hotel, 5 nights
Rental car, 6 days
CDW Insurance
Step-by-step guide
Personal travel agent
24/7 travel support

Destinations

Church Heiliger Franz of Assisi at Mexikoplatz, Vienna, Austria.Vienna / 4 nights
Aerial View Of Graz City Center - Graz, Styria, Austria, Europe.Graz / 1 night

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Attractions

Photo of aerial view of Schonbrunn Palace is a major tourist attraction in Vienna, Austria.Schönbrunn Palace
Photo of the Wiener Riesenrad or Vienna Giant Wheel 65m tall Ferris wheel in Prater park in Austria.Prater
Photo of St. Stephen's Cathedral. Vienna, Austria.St Stephen's Cathedral
Photo of the Belvedere Palace in Vienna, Austria.Belvedere Palace Chapel
Schönbrunn_Palace_parkSchönbrunn Palace Park
Photo of Vienna State Opera house in Austria on a sunny day.Vienna State Opera
Photo of Hofburg palace on St. Michael square (Michaelerplatz), Vienna, Austria.Hofburg Palace
Viennese Giant Ferris Wheel, KG Leopoldstadt, Leopoldstadt, Vienna, AustriaViennese Giant Ferris Wheel
Photo of the Museumsquartier or MQ or Museums Quartier is an area in the centre of Vienna, Austria.MuseumsQuartier
Photo of The medieval Clock tower Uhrturm in flower garden on Shlossberg hill, Graz, Austria.Schlossberg
Photo of classic view of the historic city of Graz with main square and famous Grazer clock tower in the background sitting on top of Schlossberg hill, Styria, Austria.Main square of Graz
Laxenburg castles, Gemeinde Laxenburg, Bezirk Mödling, Lower Austria, AustriaLaxenburg Castle Park
Myra Waterfalls, Gemeinde Muggendorf, Bezirk Wiener Neustadt, Lower Austria, AustriaMyra Waterfalls
UhrturmClock tower in Graz
Eggenberg Palace, Graz, Eggenberg, Graz, Styria, AustriaEggenberg Palace, Graz
Photo of Cityscape of Graz from Schlossberg hill, Graz, Styria region, Austria, in autumn, at sunrise.Kunsthaus Graz
Kurpark Baden, Gemeinde Baden, Bezirk Baden, Lower Austria, AustriaKurpark Baden Stadtpark
Photo of the North view of Liechtenstein Castle .Liechtenstein Castle

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Day 1 – Vienna - arrival day

Day 1

Day 1 – Vienna - arrival day

  • Vienna - Arrival day
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  • Vienna State Opera
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Your road trip adventure in Austria begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Vienna. You’ll stay in Vienna for 4 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 6-day vacation in Austria!

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Day 2 – Vienna

Day 2

Day 2 – Vienna

  • Vienna
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Drive 18 km, 1 hour 7 min

  • Hofburg Palace
  • Belvedere Palace Chapel
  • Schönbrunn Palace
  • St Stephen's Cathedral
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Day 2 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 Hofburg Palace. This attraction is a castle and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 47,034 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations in Vienna is the spectacular St. Stephen's Cathedral. This attraction is a catholic cathedral and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 103,855 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing Belvedere Palace Chapel. This chapel has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 66,332 visitors.

Schönbrunn Palace is another stop you might want to add to your itinerary. This château is a popular destination among visitors in Vienna. Rated at an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 145,237 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!

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Day 3 – Vienna

Day 3

Day 3 – Vienna

  • Vienna
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Drive 30 km, 1 hour 2 min

  • Schönbrunn Palace Park
  • Viennese Giant Ferris Wheel
  • Prater
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Day 3 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 Schönbrunn Palace. This has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 53,579 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.

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!

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Day 4 – Laxenburg, Pernitz, Gemeinde Baden, Gemeinde Mödling, and Graz

Day 4

Day 4 – Laxenburg, Pernitz, Gemeinde Baden, Gemeinde Mödling, and Graz

  • Graz
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Drive 262 km, 3 hours 56 min

  • Liechtenstein Castle
  • Laxenburg Castle Park
  • Kurpark Baden Stadtpark
  • Myra Waterfalls
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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 Laxenburg 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 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 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!

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Day 5 – Graz and Vienna

Day 5

Day 5 – Graz and Vienna

  • Graz
  • Vienna
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Drive 207 km, 2 hours 49 min

  • Main square of Graz
  • Kunsthaus Graz
  • Clock tower in Graz
  • Schlossberg
  • Eggenberg Palace, Graz
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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 Graz. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Vienna. You’ll stay in Vienna 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 Kunsthaus Graz. This art museum and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 4,737 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Clock tower in Graz to make the most of your road trip across Austria. The spectacular Clock tower in Graz is a clock tower that has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 7,087 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 Vienna. Vienna 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 Rinderwahn. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 3,045 reviews.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Vienna, the fantastic Loos American Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,538 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful MARIO Pasta-Grill-Bar. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,320 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Kleinod. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 863 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Austria!

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Day 6 – Vienna - departure day

Day 6

Day 6 – Vienna - departure day

  • Vienna - Departure day
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  • MuseumsQuartier
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Day 6 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.

MuseumsQuartier is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Vienna. This art museum and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 30,180 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!

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