Named after the Archduke Rainer Ferdinand of Austria, who had a magnificent mustache, it opened as a family-run hotel in 1913. That’s more than 100 years ago!

The lobby is decorated as a mix between modern comfort and historical intrigue, with artefacts from the hotel’s past.

But the historical touch isn’t only in the hotel’s public spaces. Since their 2019 renovation, the bedrooms are also part of the experience. One wall in each room has a wallpaper replica of the Archduke’s signed authorization for the hotel to be named after him.

Since the renovation, the hotel classic decor may wink at its past, but it is otherwise completely modern. It has an environmentally-friendly air-conditioning, comfy beds, and a traditional Viennese restaurant on the ground floor.

At the end of your time in Vienna it may just feel like your hotel was more than simply a place to stay, it was part of the story of your Viennese experience.

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The German capital was witness to one of history’s most ruthless dictators, two World Wars, and a decades-long period of division that transformed the city’s character forever.

Here are four of the best things to see if you’re a history lover in the German capital.

Topography of Terror

This free museum in Berlin tells the story of the Nazi Regime’s period in power in Germany from 1933-1945. It details the Nazis’ rise to power, its barbaric methods, and its eventual defeat as a result of WWII. It’s a powerful, moving place to visit.

Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church

This church was destroyed as a result of Allied bombing late in World War II. Now, its half-destroyed shell stands as a testament to the horrors of war.

East Side Gallery

This mile-long stretch of what was once part of the Berlin Wall has been transformed into an artistic exhibition covered with murals about history, peace, and loathing. This shows how a historical place can transition into a story-telling venue.

Treptower Park Soviet War Memorial

Located east of Berlin’s center is the largest Soviet war memorial outside of the former USSR. This striking memorial was erected to honor the Soviet soldiers that worked together to defeat the Axis Powers in WWII.

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Named after the Archduke Rainer Ferdinand of Austria, who had a magnificent mustache, it opened as a family-run hotel in 1913. That’s more than 100 years ago!

The lobby is decorated as a mix between modern comfort and historical intrigue, with artefacts from the hotel’s past.

But the historical touch isn’t only in the hotel’s public spaces. Since their 2019 renovation, the bedrooms are also part of the experience. One wall in each room has a wallpaper replica of the Archduke’s signed authorization for the hotel to be named after him.

Since the renovation, the hotel classic decor may wink at its past, but it is otherwise completely modern. It has an environmentally-friendly air-conditioning, comfy beds, and a traditional Viennese restaurant on the ground floor.

At the end of your time in Vienna it may just feel like your hotel was more than simply a place to stay, it was part of the story of your Viennese experience.

The post It Doesn’t Get Classier Than This: Erzherzog Rainer Hotel In Vienna appeared first on Traveler Master.

The German capital was witness to one of history’s most ruthless dictators, two World Wars, and a decades-long period of division that transformed the city’s character forever.

Here are four of the best things to see if you’re a history lover in the German capital.

Topography of Terror

This free museum in Berlin tells the story of the Nazi Regime’s period in power in Germany from 1933-1945. It details the Nazis’ rise to power, its barbaric methods, and its eventual defeat as a result of WWII. It’s a powerful, moving place to visit.

Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church

This church was destroyed as a result of Allied bombing late in World War II. Now, its half-destroyed shell stands as a testament to the horrors of war.

East Side Gallery

This mile-long stretch of what was once part of the Berlin Wall has been transformed into an artistic exhibition covered with murals about history, peace, and loathing. This shows how a historical place can transition into a story-telling venue.

Treptower Park Soviet War Memorial

Located east of Berlin’s center is the largest Soviet war memorial outside of the former USSR. This striking memorial was erected to honor the Soviet soldiers that worked together to defeat the Axis Powers in WWII.

The post 4 Must-See Spots in Berlin for History Geeks appeared first on Traveler Master.