7-Day Austria Road Trip from Salzburg traveling east to Schladming and Vienna

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

Salzburg has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Mirabell Palace. This attraction is a château and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 26,688 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 Salzburg, STEAKHOUSE MEET2EAT SALZBURG. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 545 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Salzburg is Indian Restaurant Taj Mahal. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,149 customers.

Locals recommend Bärenwirt as one of the best restaurants in the city of Salzburg. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,298 customers.

Salzburg also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Salzburg is Red Bull Hangar-7. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 14,007 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Salzburg is Monkeys cafe. Bar. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 851 customers.

Locals also enjoy Darwin's Cafe Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 658 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 7-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 Salzburg. 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 Salzburg’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Salzburg, start your day with a visit to the amazing Haus der Natur Salzburg. This much-appreciated science museum and attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 11,033 visitors. Each year, around 500,000 visit this remarkable site to admire its unique features.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Mozart's Birthplace. This museum and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 21,779 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Fortress Hohensalzburg to make the most of your road trip across Austria. The spectacular Fortress Hohensalzburg is a museum that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 43,309 visitors.

The lovely Hellbrunn Palace is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 19,017 visitors have left this château average ratings of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Salzburg 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 Vienna, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 3 nights. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Schladming and Melk 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 Hangar-7. This attraction is an architectural structure that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 14,007 visitors.

Wave goodbye to Salzburg and continue your journey by car. If you want to break up today’s drive into two, take the opportunity to stop and discover what the city of Melk has to offer.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Melk Abbey. This attraction is an abbey that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 12,473 visitors.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Melk, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Vienna. When you arrive in Vienna you’ll check in at one of the best hotels in the area.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like die Feinkosterei Schwarz-Hirsch. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 668 customers.

Locals also recommend Lebenbauer, another of the best restaurants in Vienna. Lebenbauer is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 517 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Figlmüller – Restaurant Bäckerstraße. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 15,227 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Bockshorn Irish Pub to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Vienna, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,158 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Needle Vinyl Bar. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Needle Vinyl Bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 774 customers.

Josef Cocktailbar is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 508 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!

On day 4 of your road trip across Austria, you’ll have the perfect day exploring the wonderful city of Vienna. You’ll stay in Vienna for 2 nights, meaning you have plenty of time to discover the best things to see and do in the area.

We recommend you stay at the acom Hotel Wien, one of the best 4-star hotels in the city of Vienna. This hotel has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 11,805 guests.

The best luxury hotel option in the city of Vienna is the 5-star Ambassador. The hotel is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 6,979 guests.

One of the best hotels we recommend in the city of Vienna is the 3-star Leonardo Vienna Otto Wagner. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 8,807 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 Vienna, like the outstanding Schönbrunn Palace. This attraction has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 53,579 visitors.

Tiergarten Schönbrunn is another popular attraction you could visit in the city of Vienna. This incredible attraction is a zoo and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 50,414 visitors.

One of the best attractions you could visit in the city of Vienna is the extraordinary Schönbrunn Palace. This château is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 145,237 reviews.

As the day moves along, one attraction you’ll probably want to visit is the incredible Belvedere Palace Chapel. Around 66,332 visitors have given this chapel an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Come to Vienna 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 Vienna.

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

We recommend you eat at a delicious restaurant that locals enjoy, like Café Landtmann, after your day of exploring the city of Vienna. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 13,586 customers.

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

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Vienna is Vollpension. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,641 customers.

Locals recommend 1516 Brewing Company, one of the best bars in the city of Vienna, for a refreshing evening drink to finish your day. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 10,352 customers.

Alternatively, you could choose another of the most popular bars in the city of Vienna, Salm Bräu. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 11,176 customers.

7Stern Bräu is also one of the best bars in the city of Vienna. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 7,265 customers.

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

Day 5 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Vienna has to offer. Cherish the 1 night 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 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.

Another of the best travel destinations in Vienna is the spectacular Viennese Giant Ferris Wheel. This attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 37,411 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing Prater. This park has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 114,084 visitors.

This is a popular destination among visitors in Vienna.

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 Lugeck, 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 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,346 customers.

Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of Vienna is the popular Reinthaler's Beisl. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,346 customers.

Another great restaurant we recommend in the city of Vienna is Puerstner. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,511 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, Zum Schwarzen Kameel is one of the best bars in the city of Vienna for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,523 customers.

Flanagans 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 3,132 customers.

Alternatively, a great bar that locals enjoy in the city of Vienna is Crossfield's Australian Pub. Crossfield's Australian Pub has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,326 customers.

Stopping at one of these popular bars is the perfect way to celebrate another incredible day in the magical city of Vienna!

Day 6 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 Salzburg. You will stay in Salzburg 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 castle, Hofburg Palace. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 47,034 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Vienna is the outstanding MuseumsQuartier. This popular art museum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 30,180 visitors.

The spectacular Museum of Natural History Vienna is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating museum and attraction has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 33,317 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 Salzburg, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Zwettler's Wirtshaus, one of the best restaurants in the city of Salzburg. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,457 customers.

Locals also recommend Café Bazar as one of the best restaurants in the city of Salzburg. Café Bazar 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. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,933 customers.

After dinner, visit Murphy's Law Irish Pub, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Salzburg. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 615 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Celtic Spirit. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 504 customers.

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

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

Day 7 of your road trip in Austria is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Salzburg 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.

Mozartplatz is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Salzburg. This square and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 12,235 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Salzburg at Braurestaurant IMLAUER before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,858 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Die Weisse for your last chance at a meal in the city of Salzburg. The Die Weisse restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,758 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Balkan Grill Walter. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,576 customers.

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