About Stephanie Rank

EN Stephanie Rank runs Appartements Ferchergasse in Vienna together with her husband Christian, bringing personal hospitality and responsibility to every stay. With a background in tourism, sustainability, and European project work, she combines hands-on experience with a genuine commitment to making guests' time in Vienna easy, authentic, and sustainable. On this blog, she shares insider tips, practical travel information, and everything worth knowing about sustainable stays in Vienna. DE Stephanie Rank betreibt gemeinsam mit ihrem Mann Christian die Appartements Ferchergasse in Wien und lebt Gastfreundschaft mit Herz und Verantwortung. Mit ihrem Hintergrund in Tourismus, Nachhaltigkeit und europäischer Projektarbeit verbindet sie praktische Erfahrung mit dem Anspruch, Wien-Besucher:innen einen echten, unkomplizierten und nachhaltigen Aufenthalt zu ermöglichen. Auf diesem Blog teilt sie Insidertipps, Wissenswertes rund um nachhaltiges Reisen und praktische Infos für den Aufenthalt in Wien.

From the airport to our place in Hernals

Arrival, Airplane, Airport

The flight has landed, the luggage is here—now what? We get asked this question more often than you might think. That’s because Vienna International Airport is located outside the city, in Lower Austria, and it’s quite a distance to Hernals. Don’t worry, it’s easily manageable—here are the options, compared honestly.

By train—fast and easy

There are several train options for the […]

2026-08-25T16:41:04+02:00By Stephanie Rank|Categories: Vienna info|Comments Off

The Hernals Kalvarienberg – A Slice of History Right on the Doorstep

Right in the middle of Hernals, just a few steps from our apartments, stands a church with a story that reaches all the way to Jerusalem. Sounds far-fetched? It isn’t. Standing on St. Bartholomew’s Square, you’d hardly guess how much has happened here over the centuries.

How it all began …

In 1639, the Jesuit Karl Musart had a Way of the Cross […]

2026-10-09T11:00:03+02:00By Stephanie Rank|Categories: Hernals|Comments Off

A Day Behind the Scenes – How We Get an Apartment Ready for You

Between one guest checking out and the next standing at the door with a suitcase, there’s a quiet, empty apartment – and a whole lot of work you, as a guest, never see. Today, for once, we’re taking you behind the scenes.

First of all: let the air in

The first thing we do when an apartment becomes free: open the windows. There’s no […]

2026-06-11T10:42:51+02:00By Stephanie Rank|Categories: About us|Comments Off

Real Viennese Coffee Houses, Not Tourist Traps

Viennese coffee-house culture has been on UNESCO’s list of intangible cultural heritage since 2011 – and you feel it the moment you open the door: little marble tables, Thonet chairs, rustling newspapers, a waiter making his friendly-grumpy way between the tables. Here, as the saying goes, you consume time and space, and only the coffee shows up on the bill.

You’ve probably already heard […]

2026-09-25T10:45:05+02:00By Stephanie Rank|Categories: Culinary|Comments Off

Travelling Sustainably in Vienna – Small Choices, Big Impact

Travelling sustainably doesn’t mean doing everything perfectly or going without. It means making a conscious little choice here and there – and together that adds up to a lovely difference. The good news: in Vienna, it’s genuinely easy. Here are a few ideas for your stay.

Get around green

Vienna is made to be explored without a car. With the underground, tram and […]

2026-09-18T10:45:06+02:00By Stephanie Rank|Categories: About us, Sustainbility|Comments Off

Shopping & Everyday Essentials Around the Ferchergasse

One of the biggest perks of staying with us: you have your own kitchen – so you can keep your stay as easygoing as you like. A quick breakfast, dinner after a long day, or just a few supplies to have on hand. So you know straight away where to find what, here’s a little overview of the neighbourhood.

The everyday basics

For your […]

2026-09-11T10:30:04+02:00By Stephanie Rank|Categories: Hernals|Comments Off

Vienna with Kids – Relaxed Day Trips for Families

Out and about with children means: not too far, not too long, and please not too boring. We know the feeling – and the good news is that Vienna really does make it easy for families. There’s room to run around, animals to marvel at, and enough variety that something new turns up even after the second „I’m bored“. So here are our favourite […]

2026-09-04T10:30:05+02:00By Stephanie Rank|Categories: Kids|Comments Off

A Home for a While – Our Apartments for Longer Stays and Workations

Apartment 8 Dining table and curtain Some guests stay a weekend, others several weeks – for a project, their studies, an assignment in Vienna, or because they have family here. And anyone staying longer needs something different from a hotel room: a place where you don’t just sleep, but live and can work.

What a longer stay really needs

From experience, we know what matters when […]

2026-08-28T10:30:05+02:00By Stephanie Rank|Categories: About us|Comments Off

Breakfast in Hernals – Our Favourite Spots in the 17th District

There are few nicer ways to start the day than a relaxed breakfast – and the best part: you don’t have to go far from us at all. Here in the neighbourhood, mornings smell of fresh bread rolls, and a few really lovely spots are waiting practically on the doorstep. Come along, we’ll let you in on our favourites.

Cosy and full of […]

2026-06-10T17:15:12+02:00By Stephanie Rank|Categories: Culinary, Hernals|Comments Off

What „Fully Equipped“ Really Means With Us – A Look Into the Kitchen & More

Apartment 4 fully equipped kitchen and dining table „Fully equipped“ – it’s easy to write, and on many sites it’s tossed in without much thought. But what does it actually mean in practice? We believe you should know what to expect before booking. That’s why we’re taking you on a brief tour of one of our apartments today.

The kitchen – the heart of […]

2026-08-14T15:45:10+02:00By Stephanie Rank|Categories: About us|Comments Off

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