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.

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

Vienna in the Rain – The Best Indoor Tips for Wet-Weather Days

Rain in Vienna? Not so bad. To be honest, Christian and I also quite like the city when the sky is gray – because then Vienna shows its cozy, sometimes slightly morbid side. And even when it’s raining, you can discover Vienna in a different way.

Art as far as the eye can see

Vienna is a city of museums, and on a […]

2026-08-07T17:00:06+02:00By Stephanie Rank|Categories: Sightseeing|Comments Off

The Austrian Ecolabel & the EU Ecolabel – What’s Actually Behind Them?

You may have noticed two small logos on our website: the Austrian Ecolabel (Österreichisches Umweltzeichen) and the EU Ecolabel. Pretty seals of quality, all well and good – but what do they really mean? We think you should know what’s behind our green promise. Because both are more than just a sticker.

Two recognised labels

The Austrian Ecolabel is the […]

2026-07-31T17:00:13+02:00By Stephanie Rank|Categories: About us, Sustainbility|Comments Off

Free Vienna – Experiences and Sights That Cost Nothing

View of the Volksgarten Vienna has a reputation for being pricey – and yes, a slice of Sachertorte in a city-centre café comes at a price. But you know what? Some of the loveliest sides of this city cost nothing at all. You just need to know where to look. And that’s exactly what we’re here for.

So here are our favourite […]

2026-07-24T16:45:23+02:00By Stephanie Rank|Categories: Sightseeing, Vienna info|Comments Off

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