The author's travels in Austria took place under different circumstances. Most of the trips were trips through Austria on the author's way to some other destinations in Europe (Amsterdam-several times, Nice-several times, Munich-several times and to Oslo). During these travels, the author stayed for a short time in some Austrian cities (Vienna, Salzburg), and sometimes he just passed through the passenger terminals of the airport (Vienna) on his way to cities in various parts of Europe. The author made the most content-rich trip to Austria by participating in the scientific conference 15th International Passive House Conference 2011, which was held (May 26-30, 2011) in Innsbruck. In order to get to know those parts of Austria that are not on the main roads (from Slovenia to Germany, for example), the author decided to drive by car (with the possibility of taking breaks where he wants) from the Slovenia-Austria border to Innsbruck. the southern part of Austria and the northern part of Italy in order to better get to know the alpine part of these countries, smaller urban settlements in their natural environment and experience the atmosphere of the most important road that connects the southern part of Europe with its northern part. Coming from Slovenia to the Austrian town of Villach (in the south of Austria), the author continued his drive to Innsbruck through the picturesque Gail Valley, which stretches in the East-West direction, passing through smaller towns: Sankt Stefan im Gailtal, Hermagor-Pressegger See and Kötschach-Mauthen. Considering the time of the trip (May), the experience of the Gail valley, squeezed between the high peaks of the Alps (which were covered with snow), was particularly rich. From Austria, the journey to Innsbruck continued via the Italian cities of Bruneck, Bolzano and Merano. Staying in Innsbruck for five days, the Author got to know this city in detail. An intimate experience of Innsbruck The author connected it with Sarajevo, since both cities hosted the Winter Olympic Games, Innsbruck in 1960 and 1976, and Sarajevo in 1984.