She married archaeologist Guido Freiherr Von Kaschnitz-Weinberg (the author of The Mediterranean Foundations of Ancient Art) in 1925, and travelled with him on archaeological expeditions.

She received high praise for her short stories, many of which were inspired by events in her life, complemented by her personal reminiscences.

They are thoughtful in nature, rather than eventful, often dealing with particular stages in a woman's life or a relationship.

Her post-war essay collection in Menschen und Dinge 1945 established her reputation in Germany.

Her poems dealt with the war and the early post-war period, often expressing a yearning for a peaceful past, but also hope for the future.