{"id":161061,"date":"2026-05-14T19:57:12","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T17:57:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/?p=161061"},"modified":"2026-05-15T13:28:57","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T11:28:57","slug":"austria-road-trip-14-day-itinerary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/austria-road-trip-14-day-itinerary\/","title":{"rendered":"Austria Road Trip: A Complete 14-Day Itinerary"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Austria is a country where your jaw drops every twenty minutes of driving. You&#8217;re cruising along the motorway, glance to the right \u2014 and out of nowhere there&#8217;s a snow-capped Alpine peak, an emerald lake below it, and some old chap calmly fishing for trout on the shore. And you think: &#8220;How on earth have I not come here sooner?&#8221; \ud83d\ude05<\/p>\n\n<p>Luk\u00e1\u0161 and I have driven through Austria several times \u2014 long weekends in <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/salzburg-austria\/\">Salzburg<\/a>, a few days near the <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/innsbruck-austria\/\">Tyrolean mountains<\/a>, and a romantic getaway to the <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/austria-best-places-holiday\/\">Austrian lakes<\/a>. But it wasn&#8217;t until we did a proper two-week Austria road trip that we truly understood just how incredibly diverse this small country is. In 14 days, you&#8217;ll sip coffee in Viennese caf\u00e9s, cruise along the Danube by boat, gaze at Hallstatt from a viewpoint, cross the Grossglockner, swim in Alpine lakes, and finish it all off with Styrian wine in the south.<\/p>\n\n<p>In this article, you&#8217;ll find a <strong>complete 14-day Austria road trip itinerary<\/strong> \u2014 day by day, with specific places, restaurants, accommodation tips, and a budget breakdown. Whether you&#8217;re planning a summer holiday with your partner, a family trip, or a solo adventure, this guide will save you hours of planning. Promise. \u263a\ufe0f<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/austria-road-trip-14-day-itinerary\/#TLDR\" >TL;DR<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/austria-road-trip-14-day-itinerary\/#When_to_go_and_how_to_prepare_for_an_Austria_road_trip\" >When to go and how to prepare for an Austria road trip<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/austria-road-trip-14-day-itinerary\/#How_to_get_to_Austria_and_transport\" >How to get to Austria and transport<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/austria-road-trip-14-day-itinerary\/#What_to_watch_out_for_when_driving_in_Austria\" >What to watch out for when driving in Austria<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/austria-road-trip-14-day-itinerary\/#How_much_does_a_14-day_Austria_road_trip_cost_where_to_stay\" >How much does a 14-day Austria road trip cost + where to stay<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/austria-road-trip-14-day-itinerary\/#Where_to_stay_%E2%80%94_general_tips\" >Where to stay \u2014 general tips<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/austria-road-trip-14-day-itinerary\/#Day_by_day_14-day_Austria_road_trip_itinerary\" >Day by day: 14-day Austria road trip itinerary<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/austria-road-trip-14-day-itinerary\/#Day_1_Vienna_%E2%80%94_arrival_and_first_taste\" >Day 1. Vienna \u2014 arrival and first taste<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/austria-road-trip-14-day-itinerary\/#Where_to_stay_in_Vienna\" >Where to stay in Vienna<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/austria-road-trip-14-day-itinerary\/#Day_2_Vienna_%E2%80%94_Schonbrunn_Belvedere_and_wine\" >Day 2. Vienna \u2014 Sch\u00f6nbrunn, Belvedere, and wine<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/austria-road-trip-14-day-itinerary\/#Day_3_Wachau_%E2%80%94_the_Danube_apricots_and_vineyards\" >Day 3. Wachau \u2014 the Danube, apricots, and vineyards<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/austria-road-trip-14-day-itinerary\/#Where_to_stay_in_Wachau\" >Where to stay in Wachau<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/austria-road-trip-14-day-itinerary\/#Day_4_Salzburg_%E2%80%94_Mozarts_city\" >Day 4. Salzburg \u2014 Mozart&#8217;s city<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/austria-road-trip-14-day-itinerary\/#Where_to_stay_in_Salzburg\" >Where to stay in Salzburg<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/austria-road-trip-14-day-itinerary\/#Day_5_Salzburg_area_%E2%80%94_Berchtesgaden_and_Konigssee\" >Day 5. Salzburg area \u2014 Berchtesgaden and K\u00f6nigssee<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/austria-road-trip-14-day-itinerary\/#Where_to_stay\" >Where to stay<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/austria-road-trip-14-day-itinerary\/#Day_6_Hallstatt_%E2%80%94_Austrias_most_photographed_spot\" >Day 6. Hallstatt \u2014 Austria&#8217;s most photographed spot<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/austria-road-trip-14-day-itinerary\/#Where_to_stay_near_Hallstatt\" >Where to stay near Hallstatt<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/austria-road-trip-14-day-itinerary\/#Day_7_Salzkammergut_%E2%80%94_fairytale_lakes\" >Day 7. Salzkammergut \u2014 fairytale lakes<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/austria-road-trip-14-day-itinerary\/#Where_to_stay_in_Salzkammergut\" >Where to stay in Salzkammergut<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/austria-road-trip-14-day-itinerary\/#Day_8_Transfer_to_Innsbruck_via_Kitzbuhel\" >Day 8. Transfer to Innsbruck via Kitzb\u00fchel<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/austria-road-trip-14-day-itinerary\/#Where_to_stay_in_Innsbruck\" >Where to stay in Innsbruck<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/austria-road-trip-14-day-itinerary\/#Day_9_Stubai_Valley_%E2%80%94_an_Alpine_valley_straight_from_a_calendar\" >Day 9. Stubai Valley \u2014 an Alpine valley straight from a calendar<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/austria-road-trip-14-day-itinerary\/#Where_to_stay-2\" >Where to stay<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/austria-road-trip-14-day-itinerary\/#Day_10_Grossglockner_Hochalpenstrasse_%E2%80%94_Europes_most_beautiful_road\" >Day 10. Grossglockner Hochalpenstrasse \u2014 Europe&#8217;s most beautiful road<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/austria-road-trip-14-day-itinerary\/#Where_to_stay_%E2%80%94_Zell_am_See\" >Where to stay \u2014 Zell am See<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/austria-road-trip-14-day-itinerary\/#Day_11_Zell_am_See_and_Krimml_Waterfalls\" >Day 11. Zell am See and Krimml Waterfalls<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/austria-road-trip-14-day-itinerary\/#Where_to_stay-3\" >Where to stay<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/austria-road-trip-14-day-itinerary\/#Day_12_Heading_south_%E2%80%94_Graz_and_Styrian_vineyards\" >Day 12. Heading south \u2014 Graz and Styrian vineyards<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/austria-road-trip-14-day-itinerary\/#Where_to_stay_in_Graz\" >Where to stay in Graz<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/austria-road-trip-14-day-itinerary\/#Day_13_Worthersee_%E2%80%94_the_Alpine_Riviera\" >Day 13. W\u00f6rthersee \u2014 the Alpine Riviera<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/austria-road-trip-14-day-itinerary\/#Where_to_stay_at_Worthersee\" >Where to stay at W\u00f6rthersee<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/austria-road-trip-14-day-itinerary\/#Day_14_Semmering_and_departure_%E2%80%94_one_last_Alpine_experience\" >Day 14. Semmering and departure \u2014 one last Alpine experience<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/austria-road-trip-14-day-itinerary\/#Where_to_stay-4\" >Where to stay<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/austria-road-trip-14-day-itinerary\/#Practical_tips_to_finish\" >Practical tips to finish<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/austria-road-trip-14-day-itinerary\/#What_to_pack\" >What to pack<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/austria-road-trip-14-day-itinerary\/#Travel_insurance_and_eSIM\" >Travel insurance and eSIM<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/austria-road-trip-14-day-itinerary\/#Frequently_asked_questions_about_an_Austria_road_trip\" >Frequently asked questions about an Austria road trip<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TLDR\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TL_DR\"><\/span>TL;DR<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ideal road trip length:<\/strong> 14 days is the perfect pace \u2014 you&#8217;ll cover Vienna, the Alps, and the south without spending all your time in the car.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Best time to go:<\/strong> June and September \u2014 lovely weather, mountain roads open, fewer tourists than in peak summer.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Budget:<\/strong> Expect roughly \u20ac2,400\u2013\u20ac4,000 for two people over 14 days (excluding flights), depending on accommodation style.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>A car is essential<\/strong> \u2014 trains work fine for Vienna and Salzburg, but you can&#8217;t reach the lakes, Grossglockner, or the smaller villages without one.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Motorway vignette<\/strong> costs \u20ac11.50 for 10 days \u2014 without one, you risk a fine of up to \u20ac240.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Top 3 experiences:<\/strong> Grossglockner Hochalpenstrasse (Europe&#8217;s most beautiful mountain road), Hallstatt from the Skywalk viewpoint, swimming in W\u00f6rthersee.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Watch out for:<\/strong> Toll charges on mountain passes (separate from the vignette), parking in central Vienna is a nightmare, Hallstatt gets mobbed \u2014 go early morning.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Book accommodation at least 2 months ahead<\/strong>, especially for Hallstatt and Salzkammergut in summer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/hallstatt-2.jpg\" alt=\"What to see and do in Hallstatt, Hallstatt holiday in Austria\" class=\"wp-image-86235\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/hallstatt-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/hallstatt-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/hallstatt-2-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/hallstatt-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/hallstatt-2-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The iconic view of Hallstatt<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_go_and_how_to_prepare_for_an_Austria_road_trip\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_go_and_how_to_prepare_for_an_Austria_road_trip\"><\/span>When to go and how to prepare for an Austria road trip<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>Austria is gorgeous in every season, but for a road trip there&#8217;s a clear winner: <strong>June and September<\/strong>. In June, it&#8217;s warm enough for lake swimming (Alpine lakes reach a pleasant 20\u201324 \u00b0C), mountain roads are open (Grossglockner usually opens in May), and the tourist crowds haven&#8217;t yet reached full force. September is stunning thanks to an Indian summer, fewer visitors, and lower accommodation prices.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>July and August<\/strong> are lovely too, of course, but expect Hallstatt to be overflowing with tourists, accommodation prices to skyrocket, and lakeside spots to be packed. If you&#8217;re travelling in peak season, book your stays as early as possible.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Spring (April\u2013May)<\/strong> is great for cities, but mountain passes may still be closed and the lakes will be too cold for swimming.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_get_to_Austria_and_transport\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_get_to_Austria_and_transport\"><\/span>How to get to Austria and transport<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p><strong>Flying from the UK<\/strong> is the most practical option \u2014 Vienna has direct flights from London (with British Airways, easyJet, Wizz Air and others), as well as from Manchester and Edinburgh. Flight time is around 2.5 hours. From Vienna airport, you can pick up your hire car and hit the road. Salzburg and Innsbruck also have airports with some direct UK connections, but Vienna gives you the best starting point for this itinerary.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Car hire:<\/strong> Luk\u00e1\u0161 and I have had consistently good experiences with <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"RentalCars.com\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/rentalcars-com\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">RentalCars<\/a>, which we use all over the world. It compares prices from all rental companies and lays out the insurance options clearly. For Austria, I&#8217;d recommend:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A car with decent power<\/strong> \u2014 you&#8217;ll be driving uphill a lot, and nobody enjoys a wheezy engine on the Grossglockner.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Automatic transmission<\/strong> \u2014 in the mountains, a manual will leave you sweating (literally and mentally \ud83d\ude05).<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Full insurance cover<\/strong> \u2014 mountain roads can throw up loose stones, and you don&#8217;t want to be dealing with an excess claim.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_watch_out_for_when_driving_in_Austria\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_watch_out_for_when_driving_in_Austria\"><\/span>What to watch out for when driving in Austria<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Motorway vignette:<\/strong> Mandatory on motorways and expressways. A digital 10-day vignette costs \u20ac11.50, a 2-month one \u20ac28.90. Buy it online at asfinag.at \u2014 it&#8217;s valid immediately. Without one, you face a fine of up to \u20ac240!<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Mountain pass tolls:<\/strong> Grossglockner Hochalpenstrasse costs \u20ac41.50 per car (2025), Gerlos Alpenstrasse \u20ac13.50. These are on TOP of the vignette.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Speed limits:<\/strong> Motorway 130 km\/h (80 mph), outside built-up areas 100 km\/h (62 mph), in towns 50 km\/h (31 mph) \u2014 sometimes 30 km\/h (19 mph). Fines are considerably steeper than in the UK \u2014 \u20ac150 for exceeding the limit by 30 km\/h in a town is standard.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Winter equipment:<\/strong> If you&#8217;re going in spring or autumn, keep snow chains in the car \u2014 they&#8217;re required on some mountain roads even outside winter.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Parking in Vienna:<\/strong> The entire inner city is a paid parking zone. Stay in a hotel with parking or leave the car at a park-and-ride and use public transport.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_a_14-day_Austria_road_trip_cost_where_to_stay\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_a_14_day_Austria_road_trip_cost_and_where_to_stay\"><\/span>How much does a 14-day Austria road trip cost + where to stay<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>Austria isn&#8217;t a cheap country, but it&#8217;s not Switzerland either. With sensible planning, you can manage a road trip on a reasonable budget. Here&#8217;s a rough cost overview for two people over 14 days:<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Item<\/td><td>Budget (for two)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Accommodation (13 nights)<\/td><td>\u20ac1,000\u2013\u20ac1,800<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Car hire (14 days)<\/td><td>\u20ac320\u2013\u20ac600<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Petrol<\/td><td>\u20ac160\u2013\u20ac240<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Vignette + tolls<\/td><td>\u20ac100\u2013\u20ac140<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Food and drink<\/td><td>\u20ac600\u2013\u20ac880<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tickets and activities<\/td><td>\u20ac200\u2013\u20ac320<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>approx. \u20ac2,400\u2013\u20ac4,000<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n<p><strong>Money-saving tip:<\/strong> Accommodation is the biggest expense. Alternate between hotels and apartments (in an apartment you can make your own breakfast and save \u20ac15\u201320 a day). In Alpine areas, look for Gasth\u00e4user and guesthouses \u2014 they&#8217;re cheaper than hotels and often serve amazing breakfasts with local produce.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_%E2%80%94_general_tips\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_general_tips\"><\/span>Where to stay \u2014 general tips<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p>Accommodation in Austria has a distinctive quality \u2014 even the smallest guesthouses are spotlessly clean, cosy, and have that special Alpine atmosphere with wooden furniture and mountain views. Price-wise, expect roughly:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Vienna:<\/strong> \u20ac70\u2013130\/night for a double room in the centre<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Salzburg:<\/strong> \u20ac80\u2013140\/night (pricier in the centre)<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Hallstatt and Salzkammergut:<\/strong> \u20ac90\u2013160\/night (prices soar in season)<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Innsbruck and Tyrol:<\/strong> \u20ac70\u2013120\/night<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Smaller towns (Graz, Wachau, Semmering):<\/strong> \u20ac60\u2013100\/night<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>I include specific accommodation tips for each day below.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_by_day_14-day_Austria_road_trip_itinerary\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_by_day_14_day_Austria_road_trip_itinerary\"><\/span>Day by day: 14-day Austria road trip itinerary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>Now let&#8217;s get to the main event \u2014 the complete route, day by day. The itinerary is designed to give you a mix of big cities, mountain scenery, lakes, and cultural experiences. Most drives are under 2 hours, so you won&#8217;t spend half your holiday behind the wheel. \u263a\ufe0f<\/p>\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s an <strong>overview of the entire route<\/strong> \u2014 where you&#8217;ll be driving and where you&#8217;ll sleep each night. If you have less time, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/austria-road-trip-7-day-itinerary\/\">7-day version of the road trip<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Day<\/th><th>Route and transfer<\/th><th>Where to sleep<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1\u20132<\/td><td>Vienna \u2014 Sch\u00f6nbrunn, Belvedere, and the city centre<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/at\/hotelmotto.html?aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Vienna<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>Vienna \u2192 Wachau Valley (~1.5 h)<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/at\/gartenhotel-weingut-pfeffel-durnstein.html?aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Wachau<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4\u20135<\/td><td>Wachau \u2192 Salzburg (~2.5 h), Berchtesgaden and K\u00f6nigssee<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/at\/am-dom-salzburg.html?aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Salzburg<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6<\/td><td>Salzburg \u2192 Hallstatt (~1.5 h)<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/at\/heritage-hallstatt.html?aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Hallstatt<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>7<\/td><td>Hallstatt \u2192 Salzkammergut \u2014 Alpine lakes<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/at\/romantikhotel-im-weissen-rossl.html?aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Salzkammergut<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8<\/td><td>Salzkammergut \u2192 Innsbruck via Kitzb\u00fchel (~2.5 h)<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/at\/nala.html?aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Innsbruck<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9<\/td><td>Innsbruck \u2192 Stubai Valley<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/at\/stubaierhof.html?aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Stubaital<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10\u201311<\/td><td>Stubaital \u2192 Grossglockner Hochalpenstrasse \u2192 Zell am See, Krimml Waterfalls<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/at\/mavida-balance.html?aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Zell am See<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>12<\/td><td>Zell am See \u2192 Graz (~3 h)<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/at\/hoteddaniel.html?aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Graz<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>13<\/td><td>Graz \u2192 W\u00f6rthersee (~1.5 h)<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/at\/falkensteiner-schlosshotel-velden.html?aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">W\u00f6rthersee<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>14<\/td><td>W\u00f6rthersee \u2192 Semmering \u2192 departure<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The total route covers roughly 1,500 km. Transfer times are approximate, without stops along the way.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_1_Vienna_%E2%80%94_arrival_and_first_taste\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_1_Vienna_arrival_and_first_taste\"><\/span>Day 1. Vienna \u2014 arrival and first taste<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/votivni-kostel-viden.jpg\" alt=\"Votive Church in Vienna\" class=\"wp-image-59653\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/votivni-kostel-viden.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/votivni-kostel-viden-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/votivni-kostel-viden-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/votivni-kostel-viden-768x403.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><\/figure>\n\n<p>Day one is all about arriving, so don&#8217;t plan anything too ambitious. Get to Vienna, check in, and head out for an explore. If you arrive in the morning, you&#8217;ll have time for quite a bit \u2014 if it&#8217;s the afternoon, a stroll through the centre to soak up the atmosphere will do nicely.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>What to fit in:<\/strong> Walk from <strong>Stephansdom<\/strong> (St. Stephen&#8217;s Cathedral \u2014 free entry, tower for \u20ac6) through <strong>Graben<\/strong> and <strong>Kohlmarkt<\/strong> to <strong>Hofburg Palace<\/strong>. This loop takes about an hour on foot and takes you through the most beautiful parts of the city centre.<\/p>\n\n<p>For coffee, head to <strong>Caf\u00e9 Central<\/strong> (Herrengasse 14) \u2014 yes, it&#8217;s touristy, but the atmosphere under those soaring vaulted ceilings is worth it. A Wiener Melange (similar to a cappuccino) costs around \u20ac7. If you&#8217;d prefer something more authentic and crowd-free, try <strong>Caf\u00e9 Sperl<\/strong> (Gumpendorfer Str. 11) \u2014 it&#8217;s our favourite Viennese coffee house. Old-school waiters, newspapers on wooden holders, Apfelstrudel just like grandma used to make.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>For dinner,<\/strong> head to <strong>Figlm\u00fcller<\/strong> for their famous Wiener Schnitzel \u2014 it&#8217;s enormous, hangs over the edge of the plate, and costs around \u20ac17\u201319. Book ahead, the queues are mad. An alternative is <strong>Plachutta<\/strong> for Tafelspitz (boiled beef) \u2014 pricier, but a proper gastronomic experience.<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_in_Vienna\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_in_Vienna\"><\/span>Where to stay in Vienna<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n<p>In Vienna, I&#8217;d recommend staying around <strong>Mariahilfer Strasse<\/strong> (6th or 7th district) \u2014 it&#8217;s close to the centre, surrounded by restaurants, and public transport is right on your doorstep. <strong>Motel One Wien-Staatsoper<\/strong> offers great value, or try the boutique <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/at\/hotelmotto.html?aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Hotel Motto<\/a><\/strong> in the 5th district.<\/p>\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re driving, pick a hotel with parking \u2014 street parking in Vienna is a nightmare and costs \u20ac2.40\/hour (max. 2 hours).<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_2_Vienna_%E2%80%94_Schonbrunn_Belvedere_and_wine\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_2_Vienna_Schonbrunn_Belvedere_and_wine\"><\/span>Day 2. Vienna \u2014 Sch\u00f6nbrunn, Belvedere, and wine<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"716\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rakousko-schonbrunn.jpg\" alt=\"Sch\u00f6nbrunn Palace in Vienna\" class=\"wp-image-160802\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rakousko-schonbrunn.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rakousko-schonbrunn-300x134.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rakousko-schonbrunn-700x313.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rakousko-schonbrunn-768x344.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rakousko-schonbrunn-1536x687.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rakousko-schonbrunn-696x311.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rakousko-schonbrunn-1392x623.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Thomas Wolf, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>Today you&#8217;ve got a full day in Vienna, so make the most of it. Start the morning at <strong>Sch\u00f6nbrunn<\/strong> \u2014 the palace opens at 8:30 and it&#8217;s still peaceful early on (by around 10, the tourist coaches start rolling in). Tickets cost \u20ac22\u201329 depending on the tour. The gardens are free and gorgeous \u2014 walk all the way up to the <strong>Gloriette<\/strong> on the hill for a fantastic view over Vienna.<\/p>\n\n<p>In the afternoon, head to the <strong>Belvedere<\/strong> \u2014 the Upper Palace houses one of Europe&#8217;s finest art collections, including Klimt&#8217;s The Kiss. Admission \u20ac16.50. The gardens are once again free and lovely for a wander.<\/p>\n\n<p>If you still have time (and energy), pop over to the <strong>Naschmarkt<\/strong> \u2014 Vienna&#8217;s market paradise packed with food from around the world. You can grab a reasonably priced lunch here \u2014 try <strong>Neni am Naschmarkt<\/strong> for Middle Eastern cuisine.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>In the evening,<\/strong> do something most tourists skip: head out for wine in <strong>Grinzing<\/strong> or <strong>Nussdorf<\/strong> on the outskirts of Vienna. Heurigers (wine taverns) are a quintessentially Viennese tradition \u2014 you sit in a garden under the vines, drink young wine, and eat a cold platter of local cheeses and cured meats. The atmosphere is unforgettable. Try <strong>Heuriger Mayer am Pfarrplatz<\/strong> \u2014 Beethoven supposedly drank wine here (well, maybe not this exact vintage \ud83d\ude05).<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_3_Wachau_%E2%80%94_the_Danube_apricots_and_vineyards\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_3_Wachau_the_Danube_apricots_and_vineyards\"><\/span>Day 3. Wachau \u2014 the Danube, apricots, and vineyards<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1068\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rakousko-wachau.jpg\" alt=\"The Wachau Valley and the Danube near Melk\" class=\"wp-image-160805\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rakousko-wachau.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rakousko-wachau-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rakousko-wachau-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rakousko-wachau-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rakousko-wachau-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rakousko-wachau-696x465.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rakousko-wachau-1392x929.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Jakub Ha\u0142un, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>Pack the car in the morning and head west \u2014 your destination is the <strong>Wachau Valley<\/strong>, one of the most beautiful river valleys in Europe (UNESCO World Heritage). It&#8217;s about an hour and a quarter from Vienna.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Stop in Melk<\/strong> \u2014 the Benedictine <strong>Stift Melk<\/strong> (Melk Abbey) perches on a cliff above the Danube and is an absolutely stunning building. Admission \u20ac14.50, and the tour takes about 1.5 hours. The Baroque library and marble hall will take your breath away.<\/p>\n\n<p>From Melk, drive along the Danube through the picturesque villages of <strong>Spitz an der Donau<\/strong> and <strong>Weissenkirchen<\/strong> to <strong>D\u00fcrnstein<\/strong> \u2014 that&#8217;s the blue-and-white little town with a castle where Richard the Lionheart was supposedly held prisoner. Stroll through the lanes, sample apricot products (apricot liqueur, apricot dumplings, apricot jam \u2014 basically apricots everywhere \ud83d\ude01), and stop in at one of the wine cellars for a glass of <strong>Gr\u00fcner Veltliner<\/strong> \u2014 it&#8217;s Austria&#8217;s signature white wine, and here in the Wachau it&#8217;s at its finest.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>For lunch,<\/strong> I recommend <strong>Loibnerhof<\/strong> in Unterloiben \u2014 excellent regional cuisine with vineyard views. Or <strong>Landhaus Bacher<\/strong> in Mautern if you fancy fine dining.<\/p>\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re keen, take a <strong>Danube river cruise<\/strong> from Melk to Krems (or vice versa) \u2014 it takes about 1.5 hours and passes through the most scenic stretch of the valley. DDSG Blue Danube runs regular services, around \u20ac29 one way.<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_in_Wachau\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_in_Wachau\"><\/span>Where to stay in Wachau<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n<p>Spend the night right in the valley \u2014 the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/at\/gartenhotel-weingut-pfeffel-durnstein.html?aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Gartenhotel &amp; Weingut Pfeffel<\/a><\/strong> in D\u00fcrnstein has gorgeous Danube views and its own winery. Or try <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/at\/romantik-richard-lowenherz.html?aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Hotel Richard L\u00f6wenherz<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 a romantic hotel right beneath the castle.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_4_Salzburg_%E2%80%94_Mozarts_city\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_4_Salzburg_Mozarts_city\"><\/span>Day 4. Salzburg \u2014 Mozart&#8217;s city<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/co-videt-v-salzburgu-54.jpg\" alt=\"The old town in Salzburg\" class=\"wp-image-96659\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/co-videt-v-salzburgu-54.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/co-videt-v-salzburgu-54-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/co-videt-v-salzburgu-54-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/co-videt-v-salzburgu-54-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/co-videt-v-salzburgu-54-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The old town in Salzburg<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>From Wachau, continue west to Salzburg \u2014 the drive takes about 2.5 hours on the motorway. Spend the afternoon exploring the old town.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Salzburg is compact<\/strong> and brilliant for walking. Start on <strong>Getreidegasse<\/strong> \u2014 the famous shopping lane with wrought-iron guild signs, which is also home to Mozart&#8217;s Birthplace (admission \u20ac12). Wander through to <strong>Residenzplatz<\/strong> and <strong>Domplatz<\/strong>, where you can grab a coffee with a view of the fountain.<\/p>\n\n<p>If you&#8217;ve got the energy, take the funicular up to <strong>Hohensalzburg Fortress<\/strong> (admission incl. funicular \u20ac16.30) \u2014 it&#8217;s one of the largest medieval fortresses in Europe, and the views over the city and surrounding mountains are absolutely breathtaking. We spent almost two hours up there and had no desire to come down.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>For dinner,<\/strong> head to <strong>Stiftskeller St. Peter<\/strong> \u2014 reputedly the oldest restaurant in Europe (operating continuously since 803!). The food is excellent, with main courses around \u20ac18\u201328. Or try <strong>Triangel<\/strong> on Wiener-Philharmoniker-Gasse \u2014 smaller, cheaper, more local.<\/p>\n\n<p>If you&#8217;d like more tips on Salzburg, I&#8217;ve got an <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/salzburg-austria\/\">entire dedicated article<\/a> with a detailed guide.<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_in_Salzburg\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_in_Salzburg\"><\/span>Where to stay in Salzburg<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n<p>Stay in the centre or on the right bank of the Salzach \u2014 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/at\/am-dom-salzburg.html?aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Hotel am Dom<\/a><\/strong> is right in the heart of the old town, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/at\/crowneplazapittersalzburg.html?aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">IMLAUER HOTEL PITTER<\/a><\/strong> offers great value just a short walk from the main station. For a budget option, try <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/at\/meininger-salzburg-city-center.html?aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">MEININGER Hotel Salzburg City Center<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_5_Salzburg_area_%E2%80%94_Berchtesgaden_and_Konigssee\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_5_Salzburg_area_Berchtesgaden_and_Konigssee\"><\/span>Day 5. Salzburg area \u2014 Berchtesgaden and K\u00f6nigssee<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"955\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rakousko-konigssee.jpg\" alt=\"Lake K\u00f6nigssee near Berchtesgaden\" class=\"wp-image-160807\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rakousko-konigssee.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rakousko-konigssee-300x179.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rakousko-konigssee-700x418.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rakousko-konigssee-768x458.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rakousko-konigssee-1536x917.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rakousko-konigssee-696x415.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rakousko-konigssee-1392x831.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>Use your second day in the Salzburg area for a trip across the border \u2014 German <strong>Berchtesgaden<\/strong> is just 30 minutes from Salzburg and well worth the detour.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>K\u00f6nigssee<\/strong> is one of the cleanest lakes in Europe \u2014 the water is so crystal-clear you can see the bottom even several metres down. Take the electric boat to the little chapel of <strong>St. Bartholom\u00e4<\/strong> (return trip \u20ac19.50, takes about 1.5 hours including a stop). The red-and-white church against the backdrop of sheer cliffs looks like something out of a fairy tale.<\/p>\n\n<p>If you fancy a hike, continue by boat to the end of the lake at <strong>Salet<\/strong> and walk to <strong>Obersee<\/strong> (about 15 minutes on foot) \u2014 a smaller lake in a wilder setting, perfect for a picnic.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Lunch<\/strong> by the lake \u2014 the food stand at St. Bartholom\u00e4 sells excellent smoked trout (R\u00e4ucherfisch). Or stop in Berchtesgaden on the way back at <strong>Br\u00e4ust\u00fcbl<\/strong> for hearty Bavarian <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Fare Bare - d\u011btsk\u00e9 barefoot\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/doporucujeme\/fare-bare-detske-barefoot\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">fare<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<p>In the afternoon, you could visit the <strong>Kehlsteinhaus (Eagle&#8217;s Nest)<\/strong> \u2014 Hitler&#8217;s mountaintop tea house. It&#8217;s interesting more for the history than the architecture, but the views are phenomenal. Note \u2014 you get there by a special bus (around \u20ac22 including bus), as you can&#8217;t drive up.<\/p>\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t forget your <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/how-choose-hiking-boots\/\">hiking boots<\/a> \u2014 you&#8217;ll need them practically every day of this road trip.<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_day_5\"><\/span>Where to stay<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n<p>Stay another night in Salzburg (same accommodation as Day 4).<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_6_Hallstatt_%E2%80%94_Austrias_most_photographed_spot\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_6_Hallstatt_Austrias_most_photographed_spot\"><\/span>Day 6. Hallstatt \u2014 Austria&#8217;s most photographed spot<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/hallstatt-2.jpg\" alt=\"What to see and do in Hallstatt, Austria\" class=\"wp-image-86235\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/hallstatt-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/hallstatt-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/hallstatt-2-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/hallstatt-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/hallstatt-2-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The iconic view of Hallstatt<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>It&#8217;s about an hour and a half from Salzburg to Hallstatt. Set off <strong>as early as you can<\/strong> \u2014 that&#8217;s the key piece of advice. Hallstatt is beautiful, but in season thousands of tourists pour through daily and from 10 am onwards it&#8217;s absolutely heaving. At 8 in the morning, you&#8217;ll practically have the village to yourself.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Hallstatt<\/strong> really is as photogenic as it looks on Instagram \u2014 tiny colourful houses squeezed between a lake and a sheer rockface. Walk along the main lane, stop at the viewpoint by the Evangelical church (that&#8217;s THE iconic shot), and if you&#8217;re feeling brave, visit the <strong>Beinhaus (charnel house)<\/strong> in St. Michael&#8217;s Chapel \u2014 skulls painted with flowers and names of the deceased are both fascinating and a touch eerie.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>The Skywalk viewpoint<\/strong> at the salt mine is fantastic \u2014 take the funicular up (admission incl. salt mine \u20ac40, just funicular and Skywalk \u20ac22) and from the platform suspended over the abyss you&#8217;ll see Hallstatt, the lake, and the entire valley. Worth every penny.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Lunch:<\/strong> The restaurants in Hallstatt itself are overpriced and mediocre \u2014 a classic tourist trap. You&#8217;re better off eating in <strong>Obertraun<\/strong> or on the way to Gosau. If you do insist on eating in Hallstatt, <strong>Gasthof Zauner<\/strong> is probably the most reliable bet.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Important practical info:<\/strong> Parking in Hallstatt is a pain. Car park P1 by the tunnel costs \u20ac12\/day (2025) and in season it&#8217;s often full by 9 am. Alternatively, park in <strong>Obertraun<\/strong> or by the funicular and take the boat or walk to Hallstatt.<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_near_Hallstatt\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_near_Hallstatt\"><\/span>Where to stay near Hallstatt<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n<p>I wouldn&#8217;t recommend staying in Hallstatt itself \u2014 it&#8217;s pricey and there&#8217;s nothing to do in the evening anyway. Better options are <strong>Obertraun<\/strong> (10 min by car) or <strong>Bad Goisern<\/strong> (15 min). <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/at\/heritage-hallstatt.html?aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Heritage Hotel Hallstatt<\/a><\/strong> is gorgeous if you want a splurge. For a reasonable budget, try <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/at\/gasthof-pension-hirlatz.html?aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Gasthof Pension Hirlatz<\/a><\/strong> in Hallstatt or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/at\/haus-salzkammergut.html?aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Haus Salzkammergut<\/a><\/strong> in Obertraun.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_7_Salzkammergut_%E2%80%94_fairytale_lakes\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_7_Salzkammergut_fairytale_lakes\"><\/span>Day 7. Salzkammergut \u2014 fairytale lakes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/rakouska-jezera.jpg\" alt=\"Alpine lake in Austria\" class=\"wp-image-102365\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/rakouska-jezera.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/rakouska-jezera-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/rakouska-jezera-700x368.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/rakouska-jezera-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/rakouska-jezera-696x365.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><\/figure>\n\n<p>Today you&#8217;re in for the most beautiful part of Austria \u2014 the <strong>Salzkammergut<\/strong> region with dozens of lakes, each one lovelier than the last. If you haven&#8217;t read my article about <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/austria-best-places-holiday\/\">Austrian lakes<\/a>, now&#8217;s the perfect time.<\/p>\n\n<p>Start at <strong>Wolfgangsee<\/strong> \u2014 stop in the town of <strong>St. Wolfgang<\/strong>, stroll along the waterfront, and if you fancy a retro experience, ride the historic steam railway <strong>Schafbergbahn<\/strong> to the summit of Mount Schafberg (around \u20ac47 return). The view of seven lakes from the top is probably the best panoramic vista I&#8217;ve experienced anywhere in Austria.<\/p>\n\n<p>Continue to <strong>Mondsee<\/strong> \u2014 the lake famous from The Sound of Music (the wedding scene was filmed in the basilica in the town of Mondsee). The water here is warmer than in the other lakes, making it lovely for a swim in summer.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Traunsee<\/strong> is the largest and deepest lake in the region \u2014 the town of <strong>Gmunden<\/strong> on its shore is charming, with the Eagle Castle on a little island. Have lunch here at <strong>Seerestaurant am Traunsee<\/strong> right by the water.<\/p>\n\n<p>In the afternoon, you could stop at <strong>Attersee<\/strong> \u2014 the largest lake in Salzkammergut and a popular swimming spot in summer. Gustav Klimt painted here, and there&#8217;s a themed trail named after him.<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_in_Salzkammergut\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_in_Salzkammergut\"><\/span>Where to stay in Salzkammergut<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n<p>I&#8217;d recommend staying near <strong>St. Wolfgang<\/strong> or <strong>Mondsee<\/strong> \u2014 both are lovely overnight spots and you&#8217;re close to all the lakes. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/at\/romantikhotel-im-weissen-rossl.html?aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Im Weissen R\u00f6ssl<\/a><\/strong> in St. Wolfgang is a legendary lakeside hotel (but pricier). <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/at\/seegasthof-lackner.html?aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Seehotel Lackner<\/a><\/strong> in Mondsee offers lake-view rooms at reasonable prices.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_8_Transfer_to_Innsbruck_via_Kitzbuhel\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_8_Transfer_to_Innsbruck_via_Kitzbuhel\"><\/span>Day 8. Transfer to Innsbruck via Kitzb\u00fchel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/innsbruck.jpg\" alt=\"Innsbruck and the surrounding Alps\" class=\"wp-image-97298\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/innsbruck.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/innsbruck-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/innsbruck-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/innsbruck-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/innsbruck-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><\/figure>\n\n<p>Today involves a longer transfer west into Tyrol \u2014 about 2.5\u20133 hours, but with some brilliant stops along the way.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Kitzb\u00fchel<\/strong> is a glamorous ski town that&#8217;s equally gorgeous in summer. The medieval centre with its colourful houses looks like something from a chocolate box. Wander along the main street, stop for coffee at one of the square&#8217;s caf\u00e9s, and if you have time, ride the cable car up to <strong>Hahnenkamm<\/strong> (\u20ac10 return) \u2014 home of the legendary downhill race in winter and beautiful hiking trails in summer.<\/p>\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll arrive in <strong>Innsbruck<\/strong> in the afternoon. If you haven&#8217;t been before, <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/innsbruck-austria\/\">Innsbruck will surprise you with its compact beauty<\/a>. Explore the old town \u2014 <strong>Maria-Theresien-Strasse<\/strong> with its view of snow-capped peaks is iconic, the <strong>Golden Roof (Goldenes Dachl)<\/strong> is smaller than you&#8217;d expect (but still lovely), and the colourful houses along the River Inn are photogenic from every angle.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>For dinner,<\/strong> I recommend <strong>Stiftskeller Innsbruck<\/strong> for traditional Tyrolean cuisine (Tiroler Gr\u00f6stl \u2014 a pan of potatoes and meat, around \u20ac16) or <strong>Die Wilderin<\/strong> for modern Alpine gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-gyg-wp-plugin\"><\/div>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_in_Innsbruck\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_in_Innsbruck\"><\/span>Where to stay in Innsbruck<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/at\/nala.html?aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Nala Individuell Hotel<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 a brilliant boutique hotel in the centre with modern design. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/at\/gasthof-weisses-kreuz.html?aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Hotel Weisses Kreuz<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 a historic hotel right on the old town square where Mozart reportedly once slept. For something more affordable, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/at\/stage-12.html?aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Stage 12<\/a><\/strong> is just a short walk from the centre.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_9_Stubai_Valley_%E2%80%94_an_Alpine_valley_straight_from_a_calendar\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_9_Stubai_Valley_an_Alpine_valley_straight_from_a_calendar\"><\/span>Day 9. Stubai Valley \u2014 an Alpine valley straight from a calendar<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1076\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rakousko-stubaital.jpg\" alt=\"The Stubai Valley in Tyrol\" class=\"wp-image-160810\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rakousko-stubaital.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rakousko-stubaital-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rakousko-stubaital-700x471.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rakousko-stubaital-768x516.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rakousko-stubaital-1536x1033.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rakousko-stubaital-696x468.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rakousko-stubaital-1392x936.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: J\u00f6rg Braukmann, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>Today, take a day trip to the <strong>Stubai Valley<\/strong> \u2014 it&#8217;s just 20 minutes&#8217; drive from Innsbruck and you&#8217;ll feel like you&#8217;ve been transported to another world. Steep green slopes, waterfalls, mountain huts, and air so clean it makes your head spin.<\/p>\n\n<p>The main attraction is the <strong>Stubaier Gletscher (Stubai Glacier)<\/strong> \u2014 the cable car takes you up to 3,210 m and at the top you&#8217;ll find the <strong>Top of Tyrol<\/strong> viewing platform, offering a 360\u00b0 panorama of dozens of Alpine peaks. The cable car costs around \u20ac52 return (2025). Even in summer there&#8217;s snow up here and temperatures hover around 0\u20135 \u00b0C, so bring a warm jacket!<\/p>\n\n<p>On the way back, stop at the <strong>Grawa Waterfall<\/strong> (Grawa Wasserfall) \u2014 it&#8217;s the largest waterfall in Tyrol and freely accessible from the car park (5-minute walk). You stand so close that the spray refreshes you like a natural mist shower.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Lunch<\/strong> at a mountain hut \u2014 <strong>Dresdner H\u00fctte<\/strong> near the glacier or <strong>Gasthof Grawa<\/strong> down by the waterfall. The Tyrolean bacon dumplings (Speckkn\u00f6del) here are fantastic.<\/p>\n\n<p>In the afternoon, you could walk one of the many signposted trails through the valley or simply sit on a terrace with a beer and stare at the mountains. Sometimes that&#8217;s the best plan of all. \u263a\ufe0f<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay-2\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_day_9\"><\/span>Where to stay<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n<p>Stay another night in Innsbruck (same accommodation as Day 8) or move into the Stubai Valley \u2014 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/at\/stubaierhof.html?aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Hotel Stubaierhof<\/a><\/strong> in Sch\u00f6nberg is a lovely family-run hotel.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_10_Grossglockner_Hochalpenstrasse_%E2%80%94_Europes_most_beautiful_road\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_10_Grossglockner_Hochalpenstrasse_Europes_most_beautiful_road\"><\/span>Day 10. Grossglockner Hochalpenstrasse \u2014 Europe&#8217;s most beautiful road<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"831\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rakousko-grossglockner.jpg\" alt=\"The Grossglockner High Alpine Road\" class=\"wp-image-160811\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rakousko-grossglockner.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rakousko-grossglockner-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rakousko-grossglockner-700x364.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rakousko-grossglockner-768x399.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rakousko-grossglockner-1536x798.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rakousko-grossglockner-696x361.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rakousko-grossglockner-1392x723.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Karsten W\u00fcrth, CC0, Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>This is the day you&#8217;ll remember for years to come. The <strong>Grossglockner Hochalpenstrasse<\/strong> is a 48 km mountain road that takes you up to 2,504 m and delivers views that literally leave you breathless. And I mean literally \u2014 Luk\u00e1\u0161 was driving while I alternated between gripping the seat and snapping photos like a woman possessed. \ud83d\ude05<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Toll:<\/strong> \u20ac41.50 per car (2025). You pay at the road entrance. The road is open roughly from May to October (depending on snow conditions \u2014 check grossglockner.at).<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>The route:<\/strong> The most scenic approach is from the north, starting at <strong>Bruck an der Grossglocknerstrasse<\/strong> and heading south. Stop at the viewpoints \u2014 there are dozens and each offers a different perspective. Don&#8217;t miss:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Edelwei\u00dfspitze (2,571 m)<\/strong> \u2014 the highest point accessible by car, with a 360\u00b0 panorama<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-H\u00f6he<\/strong> \u2014 a viewpoint overlooking the <strong>Pasterze<\/strong>, Austria&#8217;s largest glacier, and the Grossglockner itself (3,798 m). There&#8217;s an information centre and restaurant here too.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Fuscher T\u00f6rl<\/strong> \u2014 a saddle point with a memorial and gorgeous valley views<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>The entire drive takes 2\u20134 hours depending on how often you stop (and you will stop a lot, trust me). Allow at least an hour at Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-H\u00f6he.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>For lunch,<\/strong> eat at the restaurant at Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-H\u00f6he or bring a picnic \u2014 the viewpoints have benches with vistas that valley restaurants can only dream of.<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_%E2%80%94_Zell_am_See\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_Zell_am_See\"><\/span>Where to stay \u2014 Zell am See<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n<p>After descending from the Grossglockner, continue to <strong>Zell am See<\/strong> (about 30 min) \u2014 a gorgeous lakeside town where you can properly unwind after a thrilling day on the Alpine road.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/at\/mavida-balance.html?aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Hotel Mavida Wellnesshotel &amp; Spa<\/a><\/strong> has a pool and spa \u2014 exactly what you need after a day on the Grossglockner. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/at\/boutique-steinerwirt1493.html?aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Boutique Hotel steinerwirt1493<\/a><\/strong> is right in central Zell am See with Alpine charm.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_11_Zell_am_See_and_Krimml_Waterfalls\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_11_Zell_am_See_and_Krimml_Waterfalls\"><\/span>Day 11. Zell am See and Krimml Waterfalls<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/kaprun-rakousko.jpg\" alt=\"Zell am See and Kaprun in the Austrian Alps\" class=\"wp-image-93211\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/kaprun-rakousko.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/kaprun-rakousko-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/kaprun-rakousko-700x368.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/kaprun-rakousko-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/kaprun-rakousko-696x365.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><\/figure>\n\n<p>Spend the morning enjoying <strong>Zell am See<\/strong> \u2014 stroll along the lakeside promenade, take the cable car up to <strong>Schmittenh\u00f6he<\/strong> (\u20ac37 return) for 360\u00b0 views of the lake and surrounding 3,000-metre peaks, or simply swim in the lake (in summer the water reaches a pleasant 20\u201323 \u00b0C).<\/p>\n\n<p>In the afternoon, head to the <strong>Krimml Waterfalls<\/strong> \u2014 Austria&#8217;s highest waterfalls (and among the highest in Europe) with a total drop of 380 metres across three tiers. Admission \u20ac6 (2025), it&#8217;s a 10-minute walk from the car park to the lower tier, and the path to the top takes about an hour \u2014 fairly steep but beautifully signposted.<\/p>\n\n<p>Is it worth it? Absolutely. That moment when you&#8217;re standing at the middle tier and an enormous mass of water comes thundering down just metres away is indescribable. Bring a raincoat or at least a hood \u2014 the spray will soak you to the skin.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>On the way back,<\/strong> stop in the town of <strong>Mittersill<\/strong> for dinner \u2014 <strong>Gasthof Br\u00e4urup<\/strong> has excellent food and local beer.<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay-3\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_day_11\"><\/span>Where to stay<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n<p>Stay a second night in Zell am See (same accommodation as Day 10).<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_12_Heading_south_%E2%80%94_Graz_and_Styrian_vineyards\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_12_Heading_south_Graz_and_Styrian_vineyards\"><\/span>Day 12. Heading south \u2014 Graz and Styrian vineyards<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1064\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rakousko-graz.jpg\" alt=\"The old town of Graz\" class=\"wp-image-160812\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rakousko-graz.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rakousko-graz-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rakousko-graz-700x466.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rakousko-graz-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rakousko-graz-1536x1021.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rakousko-graz-696x463.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rakousko-graz-1392x926.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Scotch Mist, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>Today involves a longer drive southeast to <strong>Graz<\/strong> \u2014 about 3 hours. But don&#8217;t worry, Graz is well worth it. It&#8217;s Austria&#8217;s second-largest city, yet compared to Vienna and Salzburg it&#8217;s completely overlooked by tourists \u2014 which is a shame, because it&#8217;s beautiful, has fantastic food, and a completely different vibe.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Graz<\/strong> has a UNESCO-listed centre with Renaissance and Baroque buildings, a thriving contemporary art scene, and arguably the best culinary tradition in Austria. Walk across <strong>Hauptplatz<\/strong>, climb up <strong>Schlossberg<\/strong> (the hill in the middle of the city with the Uhrturm clock tower \u2014 Graz&#8217;s iconic symbol, free to visit), and stroll along the River Mur past the futuristic <strong>Kunsthaus Graz<\/strong> (it looks like an alien blob, but somehow it works \ud83d\ude01).<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>For food,<\/strong> Graz is absolutely outstanding. Head to <strong>Kaiser-Josef-Platz Markt<\/strong> (farmers&#8217; market, mornings) for local cheeses, cured meats, and Styrian pumpkin specialities. For dinner, I recommend <strong>Der Steirer<\/strong> \u2014 authentic Styrian cuisine with an emphasis on local produce. Their Backhendl (fried chicken) is legendary, around \u20ac16.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Styrian pumpkin seed oil<\/strong> \u2014 you simply MUST try this. Dark green, nutty, completely different from olive oil. Buy a bottle to take home (you&#8217;ll find it at the market or in delicatessens across the city).<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_in_Graz\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_in_Graz\"><\/span>Where to stay in Graz<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/at\/hoteddaniel.html?aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Hotel Daniel Graz<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 modern, design-led, right by the main station. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/at\/grandhotelwiesler.html?aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Hotel Wiesler<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 a boutique hotel on the banks of the Mur with lovely views. For a lower budget, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/at\/a-amp-o-graz-hauptbahnhof.html?aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">A&amp;O Hostel Graz<\/a><\/strong> or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?ss=Meininger%20Hotel%20Graz&amp;aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Meininger Hotel Graz<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_13_Worthersee_%E2%80%94_the_Alpine_Riviera\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_13_Worthersee_the_Alpine_Riviera\"><\/span>Day 13. W\u00f6rthersee \u2014 the Alpine Riviera<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1068\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rakousko-worthersee.jpg\" alt=\"Lake W\u00f6rthersee in Carinthia\" class=\"wp-image-160813\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rakousko-worthersee.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rakousko-worthersee-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rakousko-worthersee-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rakousko-worthersee-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rakousko-worthersee-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rakousko-worthersee-696x465.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rakousko-worthersee-1392x929.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Johann Jaritz, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>From Graz, continue southwest to <strong>W\u00f6rthersee<\/strong> \u2014 Austria&#8217;s most famous and warmest lake (about 2 hours&#8217; drive). In summer, the water reaches up to 27 \u00b0C, meaning you can genuinely swim here rather than just dip a toe in and run.<\/p>\n\n<p>The <strong>main hub<\/strong> on the lake is <strong>Velden am W\u00f6rthersee<\/strong> \u2014 an elegant resort town where Porsches line up next to Porsches in summer and the atmosphere feels more like the Italian Riviera than Austria. Stroll along the promenade, have lunch at one of the lakeside restaurants, and spend the afternoon swimming.<\/p>\n\n<p>If you want peace and quiet, head to the <strong>south shore<\/strong> \u2014 the beaches are less crowded. A lovely swimming spot is <strong>Strandbad Maiernigg<\/strong> (entrance around \u20ac7).<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Klagenfurt<\/strong> (capital of Carinthia, 20 min from W\u00f6rthersee) is worth a quick stop \u2014 the old town is pleasant for a walk, the <strong>Lindwurm<\/strong> (dragon) on the main square is the city&#8217;s symbol, and in summer the place buzzes with life.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>For dinner:<\/strong> <strong>Landhaus Bacher<\/strong> (yes, the same name as in Wachau, but a different restaurant \ud83d\ude05) in Velden, or <strong>Restaurant Maria Loretto<\/strong> in Klagenfurt \u2014 a terrace right over the lake, a romantic dinner watching the sunset.<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_at_Worthersee\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_at_Worthersee\"><\/span>Where to stay at W\u00f6rthersee<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/at\/falkensteiner-schlosshotel-velden.html?aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Falkensteiner Schlosshotel Velden<\/a><\/strong> is a luxury choice right in central Velden. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?ss=Seepark%20Hotel%20Klagenfurt%20W%C3%B6rthersee&amp;aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Seepark Hotel<\/a><\/strong> has its own beach on the lake. For a reasonable budget, try <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?ss=Barry%20Memle%20Lakeside%20Resort%20Velden&amp;aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Hotel Barry Memle Lakeside Resort<\/a><\/strong> or apartments on the south shore.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_14_Semmering_and_departure_%E2%80%94_one_last_Alpine_experience\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_14_Semmering_and_departure_one_last_Alpine_experience\"><\/span>Day 14. Semmering and departure \u2014 one last Alpine experience<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"710\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rakousko-semmering.jpg\" alt=\"The mountain resort of Semmering\" class=\"wp-image-160816\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rakousko-semmering.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rakousko-semmering-300x133.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rakousko-semmering-700x311.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rakousko-semmering-768x341.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rakousko-semmering-1536x682.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rakousko-semmering-696x309.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rakousko-semmering-1392x618.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: D-Kuru, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>The last day of your road trip \u2014 from W\u00f6rthersee you&#8217;ll head back northeast. The drive to Vienna airport takes about 3.5 hours, but make a stop at <strong>Semmering<\/strong> along the way.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Semmering<\/strong> is a historic mountain resort that was a favourite escape for Viennese high society at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. The <strong>Semmering Railway<\/strong> (UNESCO World Heritage) is the world&#8217;s first mountain railway \u2014 even if you don&#8217;t ride it, drive through the area and admire the viaducts and tunnels nestled among the green hills.<\/p>\n\n<p>Stop at the <strong>Semmering Pass<\/strong> \u2014 there are a few hotels, caf\u00e9s, and beautiful views in both directions. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?ss=Grand%20Hotel%20Panhans%20Semmering&amp;aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Hotel Panhans<\/a><\/strong> is a grand belle \u00e9poque hotel where you can treat yourself to a stylish coffee and cake on the terrace (the Apfelstrudel here is excellent).<\/p>\n\n<p>If you have time for a short hike (1\u20132 hours), head up <strong>Sonnwendstein<\/strong> (1,523 m) \u2014 it&#8217;s about an hour&#8217;s walk from the car park at the pass, and the view over the Alps and the Vienna Basin is the perfect full stop to your road trip.<\/p>\n\n<p>In the afternoon, continue to Vienna airport (1 hour) for your flight home, or if you&#8217;re driving back to the UK via the Channel, head north towards Germany.<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay-4\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_day_14\"><\/span>Where to stay<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n<p>If you fancy one more night in Austria, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?ss=Grand%20Hotel%20Panhans%20Semmering&amp;aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Grand Hotel Panhans<\/a><\/strong> at Semmering is an experience in itself \u2014 a historic hotel with enormous rooms and a wonderfully nostalgic atmosphere. Otherwise, continue to the airport or spend a final night in Vienna.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practical_tips_to_finish\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practical_tips_to_finish\"><\/span>Practical tips to finish<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>A few things I&#8217;ve learned from personal experience that&#8217;ll save you some hassle:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Download offline maps<\/strong> \u2014 mobile signal often drops out in the mountains. Google Maps and Maps.me both support offline navigation.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Dress in layers<\/strong> \u2014 25 \u00b0C in the valley in the morning, 0 \u00b0C on the glacier. A decent windbreaker and fleece are useful even in summer.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Tap water<\/strong> in Austria is excellent \u2014 no need to buy bottled.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Supermarkets:<\/strong> Hofer (Austria&#8217;s Aldi) and Lidl are the cheapest for groceries. Spar and Billa are pricier but stock better local products.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>German is spoken everywhere<\/strong>, but English is no problem in tourist areas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_pack\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_pack\"><\/span>What to pack<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p>I&#8217;ve written a <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/carry-on-packing-tips\/\">detailed guide on packing into carry-on luggage<\/a> \u2014 yes, even for a 14-day trip. The essentials for Austria: comfortable <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/how-choose-hiking-boots\/\">hiking boots<\/a>, a waterproof jacket, swimwear (lakes!), and a light fleece or jumper for mountain evenings.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Travel_insurance_and_eSIM\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Travel_insurance_and_eSIM\"><\/span>Travel insurance and eSIM<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p>For travelling around Europe, I recommend getting travel insurance \u2014 although you have your GHIC card (or EHIC), it won&#8217;t cover everything (a helicopter rescue from a mountain could cost you thousands of euros). Have a look at my <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/safetywing-travel-insurance-review\/\">SafetyWing review<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<p>If you want mobile data without worrying about roaming limits, check out my <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/holafly-esim-review-travel\/\"><a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Holafly\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/holafly\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Holafly<\/a> eSIM review<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions_about_an_Austria_road_trip\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions_about_an_Austria_road_trip\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions about an Austria road trip<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>Before you set off, here are the answers to the questions we get asked most often by readers about a 14-day Austria road trip.<\/p>\n\n<!-- LK_FAQ_PLACEHOLDER -->\n\n\n<!-- LKM_GYG_CARD start q=\"itinerar dni\" lang=\"en\" rendered=\"2026-05-15T06:09:38+00:00\" v=\"1\" -->\n<style id=\"lk-gyg-styles\">\n@import url(\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Playfair+Display:wght@700&family=DM+Sans:wght@300;400;500;600&display=swap\");\n\/* === LKM GYG karty \u2014 sjednocen\u00e9 se Stay22 modulem === *\/\n.lk-gyg-module * { box-sizing: border-box; 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