1. Austrian Alps Scenic Route (7–10 days)
Route:
Salzburg → Zell am See → Grossglockner High Alpine Road → Heiligenblut → Lienz → Innsbruck → Salzburg
Highlights
- Grossglockner High Alpine Road with views of Austria’s highest mountain
- Alpine lakes and glaciers
- Charming Tyrolean villages
- Historic city of Innsbruck
Good for: Spectacular alpine scenery and mountain driving.
2. Danube Cultural Route (5–7 days)
Route:
Passau → Linz → Wachau Valley → Krems → Vienna → Bratislava (optional extension)
Highlights
- Scenic Danube river landscapes
- Vineyards and medieval towns in the Wachau Valley
- Melk Abbey
- Historic centers of Linz and Vienna
Good for: Culture, wine regions, and relaxed driving.
3. Tyrol and Western Austria Route (6–9 days)
Route:
Innsbruck → Seefeld → Lech → Arlberg Pass → Bregenz → Lake Constance → Innsbruck
Highlights
- High alpine passes and scenic valleys
- Ski resorts such as Lech and Zürs
- Lake Constance shoreline
- Historic alpine villages
Good for: Mountain scenery and alpine culture.
4. Lakes of Salzburg and Salzkammergut Route (4–6 days)
Route:
Salzburg → Wolfgangsee → Hallstatt → Bad Ischl → Attersee → Mondsee → Salzburg
Highlights
- Crystal-clear alpine lakes
- Hallstatt village and lake views
- Historic spa town of Bad Ischl
- Beautiful lake roads ideal for slow travel
Good for: Lakes, photography, and scenic relaxation.
5. Southern Austria and Carinthia Route (5–7 days)
Route:
Graz → Klagenfurt → Wörthersee → Nockalm Road → Millstätter See → Grossglockner region
Highlights
- Warm alpine lakes in Carinthia
- Scenic Nockalm alpine road
- Mediterranean atmosphere in southern Austria
- Historic city center of Graz
Good for: Lakes, nature, and relaxed summer travel.
6. Grand Austria Motorhome Tour (12–16 days)
Route:
Vienna → Wachau Valley → Linz → Salzburg → Salzkammergut → Grossglockner → Lienz → Innsbruck → Arlberg → Bregenz → Graz → Vienna
Highlights
- Combines major cities, alpine passes, and lake regions
- Historic towns and UNESCO sites
- Scenic mountain roads and national parks
- Wine regions along the Danube
Good for: A complete overview of Austria.
RV Travel Tips for Austria
- Austria has excellent roads and well-developed campsites.
- Some alpine roads (e.g., Grossglockner) require toll fees.
- Many towns provide motorhome parking areas (Stellplätze).
- Summer and early autumn are best seasons for RV travel.