Stephanie

About Stephanie Rank

I'm Stephanie, born in 1982, and I'm a passionate host. Here in the blog, I present the many sides of Vienna that make this city so colorful and varied. My life is just as colorful. I am also a yoga teacher, love my essential oils from doTERRA, and like cooking vegan and exploring the city with my Vespa. Anyone who knows me knows that something is always going on with me.

From the Apartment into the Green – Walks & more

Sometimes you don’t have to travel far at all to find yourself surrounded by green. From our place in Hernals, a few minutes is all it takes to swap pavement for forest floor – no car needed, no long expedition. That’s exactly what Christian and I love about our district: the city right on the doorstep, the Vienna Woods just behind it.

Two […]

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Getting Around Vienna by Public Transport – How the Ticket System Works

Wiener Linien © WienTourismus/Paul BauerOne thing first: in Vienna, you really don’t need a car. The city is so well connected by underground, tram and bus that you’ll usually get almost anywhere faster (and a lot more relaxed) on public transport – no hunting for a parking spot. From our place in Hernals, the tram and the suburban train have you in the […]

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The city whispers: intimate stories from Vienna

Vienna brims with grand narratives: opera, waltzes, coffeehouse culture, imperial façades. But in between lie countless small voices, so often unheard.

Vienna Whispers gathers exactly those notes. In short, atmospheric stories, the project speaks of people, moments, and places that would otherwise go unseen. Sometimes tender, sometimes melancholy, sometimes surprising — always with a fine ear for the hidden soul of […]

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Freshly Awarded: We Now Hold the Green Key

We can still hardly believe it – and we couldn’t be happier: after months of work and a rather rigorous audit, we’re finally holding it in our hands, our Green Key. Christian and I are a little proud, we’ll happily admit that.

So what exactly is the Green Key?

Green Key is a global, voluntary eco-certification, coordinated by the Foundation for Environmental […]

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We’ve Had a Makeover – New Logo, Fresh Colours and Easier Booking

You may have noticed it the moment you landed on our site: something has changed. A new logo, fresher colours, a cleaner line. After plenty of tinkering behind the scenes, we’ve given ourselves a new look. And we couldn’t be happier to finally show it to you.

Why a new look?

Honestly? Our old appearance no longer quite matched who we are. Over […]

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Vienna has boats and ships & more…

Summertime and water somehow belong together. Vienna is (unfortunately) still not by the sea, but that’s no reason to miss out on exciting water-related activities.

How about boating?

So today’s focus is on boating, yes exactly, because there is a really fine offer in Vienna where you can combine several things at once. But first things first.

As you know, Vienna is located on the […]

2026-06-12T10:35:34+02:00By |Categories: Kids, Sightseeing|Comments Off on Vienna has boats and ships & more…

Everyone Loves Manner – and we in Hernals especially do!

Mannerschnitten
If you take a stroll through Hernals, you might just catch a sweet scent in the air: the aroma of freshly made hazelnut cream. That’s because right here in Vienna’s 17th district, one of Austria’s most beloved sweets is made – the iconic Manner wafers. And yes, we’re a little proud to have such a world-famous company in our neighborhood. […]

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The Vienna Woods – Vienna’s Green Oasis Right Outside Your Door

Kellergasse in Stammersdorf / Wine cellars in Stammersdorf Größe: 7246 x 5435

Vienna is not only known for its magnificent architecture, culture and coffee houses – the city is also surrounded by a true natural paradise: the Vienna Woods. And the best part? Our Ferchergasse apartments are located on the edge of this green jewel, so you can set off on your nature adventure straight […]

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Two Capitals, One Day: Your Short Trip to Bratislava

Bratislava und Donau

Vienna is beautiful – but why not think outside the box? In less than an hour from our Ferchergasse apartments, you can reach another European capital jewel: Bratislava! The Slovakian metropolis on the Danube is perfect for a varied day trip – full of history, culture and culinary delights.

In Bratislava, a charming old town with narrow streets, baroque buildings […]

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Salzburg and Hallstatt: A magical day trip from Vienna

Salzburg, Altstadt, HohensalzburgAre you a guest at Appartements Ferchergasse and fancy an unforgettable day out? Then grab your camera, because Salzburg and Hallstatt are waiting for you – and best of all: both are easily accessible from Vienna in one day!

Salzburg – culture, charm and a pinch of film history

The Mozart city of Salzburg is always worth a visit. If you want to travel […]

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