9-Day Austria road trip from Salzburg to Linz, Vienna, and Graz

Your road trip adventure in Austria begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Salzburg. You’ll stay in Salzburg for 3 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 Mozartplatz. This attraction is a square and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 12,235 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 9-day vacation in Austria!

Day 2 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Salzburg has to offer. Cherish the 2 nights you have left in Salzburg 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 Salzburg. 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 Salzburg, like the extraordinary Salzburg Zoo. This attraction is a zoo and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 10,891 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations in Salzburg is the spectacular Hellbrunn Palace. This attraction is a château and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 19,017 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing Fortress Hohensalzburg. This museum has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 43,309 visitors.

Hangar-7 is another stop you might want to add to your itinerary. This architectural structure is a popular destination among visitors in Salzburg. Rated at an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 14,007 visitors, it’s one many travelers find worthy a visit.

Your discovery of Salzburg does not have to stop there. Check out the fantastic selection of tours and tickets offered in Salzburg 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 Zwettler's Wirtshaus, which is considered one of the best restaurants in the city of Salzburg. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,457 customers.

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

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

When you’ve finished your meal, Murphy's Law Irish Pub is one of the best bars in the city of Salzburg for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 615 customers.

Celtic Spirit is another of the most popular bars in the city of Salzburg. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 504 customers.

Alternatively, a great bar that locals enjoy in the city of Salzburg is The Salzburg Whiskey Museum - Bar. The Salzburg Whiskey Museum - Bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 379 customers.

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

Day 3 of your road trip through Austria is your chance to discover two places in one day, the city of Salzburg and the city of Hallstatt. Get ready to experience some of the most famous attractions in the area!

One of the best places to visit in the city of Salzburg is the amazing Mozart's Birthplace. This attraction is a museum and is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 21,779 visitors.

You could also go sightseeing at the incredible Mirabell Gardens. This park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 8,148 visitors.

Mirabell Palace is another popular attraction you can explore in the city of Salzburg. This well-known attraction, a spectacular château, has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from over 26,688 reviews.

Joining a top-rated tour in Salzburg is another excellent way to spend your new day in Austria. The best tours in this travel destination will take you on an exploration to some of Austria’s most well-known attractions and best-kept secrets.

With this tour, you’ll set out on a journey to Austria’s most interesting sights. As you go along this remarkable tour, you’ll also have the unique opportunity to catch a glimpse of Austria’s scenic spots.

You could then travel to the amazing Panoramic Viewpoint - Hallstatt in the city of Hallstatt for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a must-see tourist destination and has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 10,737 visitors.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Restaurant Rauner, one of the best restaurants in the city of Linz. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,360 customers.

Locals also recommend ÄNGUS Downtown as one of the best restaurants in the city of Linz. ÄNGUS Downtown is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,173 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Linz is STEAKHOUSE. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,236 customers.

After dinner, visit PAULS steak & veggi Linz, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Linz. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,954 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like CUCINA. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 840 customers.

Alternatively, Café Bar Walker is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Linz. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 842 customers.

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

Rise and shine on day 4 of your road trip in Austria. Today, you'll wake up in Linz 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 Linz and Laxenburg 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 Linz. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Melk Abbey. This attraction is an abbey that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 12,473 visitors.

Wave goodbye to Gemeinde Melk 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 Laxenburg has to offer.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Laxenburg Castle Park. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 12,455 visitors.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Laxenburg, 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 5 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 Belvedere Palace Chapel. This attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 66,332 visitors.

Schönbrunn Palace is another popular attraction you could visit in the city of Vienna. This incredible attraction is a château and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 145,237 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 4.8 out of 5 stars in 53,579 reviews.

As the day moves along, one attraction you’ll probably want to visit is the incredible Tiergarten Schönbrunn. Around 50,414 visitors have given this zoo 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 6 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 Prater. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 114,084 visitors.

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

You could then travel to the amazing Vienna State Opera. This opera house has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 49,854 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 7 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 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 Museum of Natural History Vienna. This popular museum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 33,317 visitors.

The spectacular Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien: Neue Burg 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 25,581 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 8 of your road trip will take you to the city of Graz and the city of Tenneck. You’ll stay in Salzburg 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 Hohenwerfen Castle for some unforgettable sightseeing experience in the city of Tenneck. This popular attraction is a castle and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 10,089 visitors.

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

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Salzburg, Braurestaurant IMLAUER. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,858 customers.

Locals recommend Die Weisse as one of the best restaurants in the city of Salzburg. Die Weisse is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,758 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Salzburg is Balkan Grill Walter. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,576 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Salzburg, L'Osteria Salzburg. This popular bar is rated an average of 4 out of 5 stars by 7,440 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like Augustiner Bräu Mülln. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,114 customers.

Stiegl-Brauwelt is a popular bar that locals recommend in the city of Salzburg. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,622 customers.

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

Day 9 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.

Mönchsberg Elevator is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Salzburg. This must-see tourist destination and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 670 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 Afro Cafe before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,540 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend St. Peter Stiftskulinarium for your last chance at a meal in the city of Salzburg. The St. Peter Stiftskulinarium restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,642 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try The Heart of Joy. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,295 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!