One-Week Austria Road Trip from Vienna to Graz, Klagenfurt, and Salzburg

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 must-see tourist destination 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 8-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!

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 3 of your epic road trip in Austria, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Vienna. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Graz. You’ll stay in Graz for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Vienna’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Vienna, start your day with a visit to the amazing St. Stephen's Cathedral. This much-appreciated catholic cathedral and attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 103,855 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Hofburg Palace. This castle and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 47,034 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Museum of Natural History Vienna to make the most of your road trip across Austria. The spectacular Museum of Natural History Vienna is a museum that has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 33,317 visitors.

The lovely MuseumsQuartier is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 30,180 visitors have left this art museum average ratings of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Vienna has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Graz. Graz 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 Burger Factory. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 1,822 reviews.

The remarkable Ginko is another top restaurant in Graz we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,319 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Glöckl Bräu | Wirtshaus - Schank - Gastgarten | Graz is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,934 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Graz, the fantastic Steak Boutique. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 772 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful dreizehn by Gauster. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 500 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Clocktower Restaurant - American Bar & Grill. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,406 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 4 of your road trip in Austria. Today, you'll wake up in Graz and embark on a scenic drive to Klagenfurt, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Graz 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 Graz. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Hauptplatz, Graz. This attraction is a square that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 15,716 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Clock tower in Graz. This attraction, a beloved clock tower, has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 7,087 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Graz is the stunning Schlossberg. This park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 19,998 visitors.

Next, you could make your way to the best-rated museum in Graz. The popular Schloss Eggenberg is a great place to visit on this day of your road trip adventure. Rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,626 visitors, it’s one of the most popular places to see in the city.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Pyramidenkogel Tower. This attraction is an observation tower that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 18,280 visitors.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Das Katzencafé - Cat’n’Coffee. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 1,446 customers.

Locals also recommend Zum Heiligen Josef, another of the best restaurants in Klagenfurt. Zum Heiligen Josef is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 733 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Villa Lido - Pizzeria Trattoria. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,529 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit 151 Bistro Bar to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Klagenfurt, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 607 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Frankie's Restaurant Bar & Café. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Frankie's Restaurant Bar & Café has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,192 customers.

GIG Bar & Cafe 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 643 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 5 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 Klagenfurt and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Salzburg. You will stay in Salzburg for 2 nights. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Klagenfurt is the amazing Neuer Platz. This attraction is a square that is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,497 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible park, Klagenfurt Botanical Garden. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 416 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Klagenfurt is the outstanding Minimundus. This popular miniature park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 13,711 visitors.

You can make the most of your new day in Klagenfurt 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 STEAKHOUSE MEET2EAT SALZBURG, one of the best restaurants in the city of Salzburg. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 545 customers.

Locals also recommend Indian Restaurant Taj Mahal as one of the best restaurants in the city of Salzburg. Indian Restaurant Taj Mahal is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,149 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Salzburg is Bärenwirt. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,298 customers.

After dinner, visit Red Bull Hangar-7, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Salzburg. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 14,007 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Monkeys cafe. Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 851 customers.

Alternatively, Darwin's Cafe Bar is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Salzburg. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 658 customers.

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

On day 6 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 7,006 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 2,215 guests.

One of the best hotels we recommend in the city of Salzburg is the 3-star Hotel Jedermann. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 2,274 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 Mirabell Gardens. This park is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 8,148 reviews.

As the day moves along, one attraction you’ll probably want to visit is the incredible Mirabell Palace. Around 26,688 visitors have given this château an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Today you'll also have the opportunity to spend some time at the fantastic Hangar-7. Hangar-7 is a popular architectural structure, rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 14,007 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 7 of your road trip will take you to the city of Salzburg and the city of Melk. You’ll stay in Vienna for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore in the city of Salzburg today is Mozartplatz. This excellent attraction is a square that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 12,235 visitors.

We also recommend you visit the amazing Mozart's Birthplace, an outstanding museum, in the city of Salzburg. Around 21,779 travelers rated this attraction with 4.2 out of 5 stars.

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 Melk Abbey for some unforgettable sightseeing experience in the city of Melk. This popular attraction is an abbey and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 12,473 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 8 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.

Vienna State Opera is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Vienna. This opera house and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 49,854 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!