Germany Travel Podcast with Lena Brandt

Episodes

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  The Last Morning on the Mosel 14.08.2026 8m

  Lena spends her final day in Traben-Trarbach with a slow breakfast at a local café, a last walk along the river, and a visit to the Brückentor and the art nouveau villas. She reflects on the town's wine heritage, the practicalities of settling in, and what she'll miss as she prepares to move on. Plan your trip to Germany: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Germany guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 14 of Germany Travel Podcast with Lena Brandt. Lena Brandt is in Traben-Trarbach, Germany. Places in this episode: Winzercafé Ehses, Brückentor, Buddha-Museum, Die Mosel Vinothek, Sparkasse Mittelmosel - Eifel Mosel Hunsrück, Moseltherme, Grevenburg ruins, Hotel Bellevue. Covered: Slow travel and reflection, Grape harvest and wine culture, Practical settlement steps, Mosel river town history, Art Nouveau architecture. Chapters:00:00 Park-Hotel02:01 Buddha-Museum02:58 Die Mosel Vinothek04:05 Sparkasse Mittelmosel - Eifel Mosel Hunsrück05:25 Grevenburg ruins07:05 Brückentor A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #TrabenTrarbach #MoselValley #GermanyTravel #Riesling #WineCountry #SlowTravel #Jugendstil #Moselsteig #TravelGermany #MoselRiver #GermanWine #TravelDiaries #SummerInGermany #RhinelandPalatinate #ArtNouveau #OldTown #GermanyAdventures https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/germany/
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  The Harvest Table and the Wine Festival 13.08.2026 8m

  On day six in Traben-Trarbach, Lena spends the morning at the Kirchengut Wolf winery in Wolf, lends a hand with the pre-harvest work, and spends the evening at a winery courtyard festival in the Altstadt as the wine festival season begins. A practical look at the cost of settling into the town's slower rhythm. Plan your trip to Germany: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Germany guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 13 of Germany Travel Podcast with Lena Brandt. Lena Brandt is in Traben-Trarbach, Germany. Places in this episode: Kirchengut Wolf, Wolf district, Park-Hotel Traben-Trarbach, Die Mosel Vinothek & Winebar, Brückentor, Mittelmosel-Museum, Buddha-Museum, Stadtturm. Covered: Wine harvest preparation, Winery courtyard festival, Local food and drink, Cost of living in Traben-Trarbach, Wine festival season planning. Chapters:00:00 Wolf district01:37 Brückentor03:45 Die Mosel Vinothek & Winebar07:16 Riverside A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #TrabenTrarbach #MoselWine #GermanWineFestival #Riesling #KirchengutWolf #MoselValley #Weinfest #Altstadt #LivingInGermany #SlowTravel #WineHarvest #Jugendstil #Moselsteig #RhinelandPalatinate #Deutschlandticket #GermanVineyard #SummerInTheMosel #WineCountry https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/germany/
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  The Hidden Cellars of Traben-Trarbach 12.08.2026 9m

  Lena explores the underground wine cellars of Traben-Trarbach, learns about the town's wine-trading boom, and considers what it would take to settle here, all while enjoying the late-summer Mosel charm. Plan your trip to Germany: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Germany guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 12 of Germany Travel Podcast with Lena Brandt. Lena Brandt is in Traben-Trarbach, Germany. Places in this episode: Unterwelt Traben-Trarbach, Brückentor, Hotel Bellevue, Grevenburg Castle Ruins, Park-Hotel Traben-Trarbach, Die Mosel Vinothek, Mittelmosel-Museum, Buddha-Museum. Covered: Wine cellars, History, Settling in, Local food, River life. Chapters:00:00 Die Mosel Vinothek02:26 Brückentor05:06 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #TrabenTrarbach #MoselValley #WineCellars #Jugendstil #TravelGermany #ExpatLife #SlowTravel #Riesling #ArtNouveau #TrabenTrarbachDaily #MoselSteig #LivingInGermany #GermanWine #TravelPodcast #HiddenGem #MoselRegion #CafeCulture #Riverside https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/germany/
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  The Wine Cellars and a River of Riesling 11.08.2026 9m

  On day four in Traben-Trarbach, Lena explores the town's grand wine-trading history, tours a hidden underground cellar, and meets a local winemaker to learn about the upcoming grape harvest. She also savors a lunch at the Alte Zunftscheune and enjoys an evening boat ride on the Mosel. Plan your trip to Germany: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Germany guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 11 of Germany Travel Podcast with Lena Brandt. Lena Brandt is in Traben-Trarbach, Germany. Places in this episode: Brückentor, Mittelmosel-Museum, Buddha-Museum, Julius Kayser, Alte Zunftscheune, Mosel-Radweg, Kirchengut Wolf, Winzercafé Ehses. Covered: Wine trade history, Underground cellars, Art Nouveau architecture, Grape harvest, Local food, Settling in Germany, River life. Chapters:00:00 Brückentor01:48 Alte Zunftscheune03:58 Mosel-Radweg05:45 Sparkasse Mittelmosel06:54 Winzercafé Ehses07:58 Bellevue A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #TrabenTrarbach #Mosel #Riesling #GermanyTravel #WineTasting #Jugendstil #Moselsteig #Deutschlandticket #HarvestSeason #RiverBoat #BuddhaMuseum #UndergroundCellars #GermanWine #SlowTravel #LivingInGermany #ExpatLife #SummerInGermany https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/germany/
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  Wine Vaults and River Breezes 10.08.2026 8m

  Lena explores Traben-Trarbach's underground wine cellars, enjoys an Art Nouveau afternoon, and plans a vineyard hike for the upcoming harvest season. Plan your trip to Germany: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Germany guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 10 of Germany Travel Podcast with Lena Brandt. Lena Brandt is in Traben-Trarbach, Germany. Places in this episode: Brückentor, Unterwelt Traben-Trarbach, Kaffeehaus Alte Ratsschänke, Romantik Jugendstilhotel Bellevue, Die Mosel Vinothek & Winebar, Park-Hotel Traben-Trarbach. Covered: Underground wine cellars, Jugendstil architecture, Cost of living comparison, Residence registration process, Wine festival planning. Chapters:00:00 Brückentor01:04 Romantik Jugendstilhotel Bellevue02:53 Riverside04:15 Room tone05:18 Die Mosel Vinothek & Winebar07:01 Riverside A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #TrabenTrarbach #MoselValley #GermanyTravel #Jugendstil #WineVaults #Riesling #MoselSteig #LivingInGermany #SlowTravel #GermanWine #RiverLife #ArtNouveau #WineFestival #Anmeldung #Deutschland #Wanderlust #MoselRegion https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/germany/
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  The Moselsteig and the Art of the Slow Climb 09.08.2026 10m

  Lena hikes the Moselsteig's high trail above Traben-Trarbach, explores the Grevenburg castle ruins, enjoys a riverside lunch in Wolf, and considers what a longer stay in this wine town might look like. Plan your trip to Germany: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Germany guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 9 of Germany Travel Podcast with Lena Brandt. Lena Brandt is in Traben-Trarbach, Germany. Places in this episode: Moselsteig, Grevenburg Castle Ruins, Mont Royal, Traben, Trarbach, Wolf district, Winzercafé Ehses, Die Mosel Vinothek & Winebar. Covered: Hiking, Wine culture, Local food and drink, Slow travel, Living in Germany, History. Chapters:00:00 Traben01:56 Castle ruin courtyard03:20 Mont Royal04:32 Wolf district07:36 Trarbach A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #TrabenTrarbach #Moselsteig #MoselWein #Riesling #GermanyTravel #HikingGermany #MoselValley #Grevenburg #WineRegion #TravelPodcast #LivingInGermany #CulturalTravel #ArtNouveau #OldTown #Ferienweinland #RiverSide #SlowTravel #EpicHikes https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/germany/
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  Arriving in Traben-Trarbach: Riesling, Cellars, and the Mosel Bend 08.08.2026 8m

  Lena takes the Moselweinbahn from Koblenz to Traben-Trarbach, settles into her new base, and dives into the town's wine-trading heritage with a cellar tour and a taste of the local Riesling. Practical notes on train travel, registration, and costs along the way. Plan your trip to Germany: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Germany guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 8 of Germany Travel Podcast with Lena Brandt. Lena Brandt is in Traben-Trarbach, Germany. Places in this episode: Traben-Trarbach station, Brückentor, Park-Hotel Traben-Trarbach, Mittelmosel-Museum, Buddha-Museum, Die Mosel Vinothek & Winebar, Kaffeehaus Alte Ratsschänke. Covered: wine culture, history of wine trade, public transportation, accommodation booking, local attractions, hiking plans. Chapters:00:00 Traben-Trarbach station00:58 Brückentor02:44 Kaffeehaus Alte Ratsschänke04:08 Mittelmosel-Museum05:28 Die Mosel Vinothek & Winebar06:54 Riverside at night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #TrabenTrarbach #MoselValley #GermanyTravel #MoselWeinBahn #Riesling #WineTasting #Jugendstil #Brückentor #BuddhaMuseum #Moselsteig #RiverPromenade #TravelGermany #WineCountry #HarvestSeason #UndergroundCellars #Gemütlichkeit #SmallTownGermany #MoselRiver https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/germany/
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  Last Day in Frankfurt, River Lights and Rain 07.08.2026 9m

  On Lena's final evening in Frankfurt am Main, she takes one last walk along the Main riverbank, watches the sunset from the Friedensbrücke, and enjoys a farewell dinner of Frankfurter Würstchen in Sachsenhausen. A brief summer rain shower sends her into the Kleinmarkthalle, where she reflects on her first week of living in Germany. Plan your trip to Germany: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Germany guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 7 of Germany Travel Podcast with Lena Brandt. Lena Brandt is in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Places in this episode: Friedensbrücke, Sachsenhausen, Kleinmarkthalle, Main river. Covered: Farewell evening walks along the Main, Frankfurt's open-air festivals (Sommerwerft), Eating at the Kleinmarkthalle, Reflections on week one of living in Germany, The cost of settling in a German city, Using the Deutschlandticket for the road ahead. Chapters:00:00 Friedensbrücke00:25 Sachsenhausen01:59 Riverbank open air03:05 Kleinmarkthalle04:30 Food hall interior05:56 City night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #FrankfurtAmMain #FrankfurtTravel #GermanyTravel #LivingInGermany #Kleinmarkthalle #FrankfurtAltstadt #Sachsenhausen #Apfelwein #Deutschlandticket #MainRiver #Sommerwerft #FrankfurtSkyline #GermanFood #GruneSosse #HandkaseMitMusik #FrankfurterWurstchen #OnTheRoad #Podcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/germany/
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  Frankfurt Farewell: Apple Wine and the Road South 06.08.2026 7m

  Lena spends her last full day in Frankfurt am Main savoring the city's apple wine culture, exploring the quiet corners of Sachsenhausen, and planning her journey south along the Rhine into the Taunus hills. A bittersweet goodbye to the banking city before the road begins. Plan your trip to Germany: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Germany guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 6 of Germany Travel Podcast with Lena Brandt. Lena Brandt is in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Places in this episode: Eiserner Steg, Römerberg, Kaiserdom, Paulskirche, Apfelweinwirtschaft Atschel, Museumsufer, Städel Museum, MAIN TOWER. Covered: Apple wine culture, Sachsenhausen taverns, Kleinmarkthalle market, Day trip planning to Taunus, Reflections on living in Frankfurt. Chapters:00:00 Eiserner Steg01:15 Apfelweinwirtschaft Atschel02:24 Museumsufer04:04 Kleinmarkthalle04:52 Bornheimer Wochenmarkt05:42 Quiet room06:33 Night city A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #FrankfurtAmMain #FrankfurtTravel #GermanyTravel #SoloTravelGermany #AppleWine #Ebbelwoi #Sachsenhausen #HandkaesMitMusik #Kleinmarkthalle #DerFetteBulle #WHYCoffee #BornheimerWochenmarkt #RhineValley #TaunusHills #GroserFeldberg #Deutschlandticket #FrankfurtAltstadt #GermanyTrip https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/germany/
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  Nordend Flat, Summer Storm, Taunus Plan 05.08.2026 9m

  Lena signs the lease on her Nordend flat, rides out a summer thunderstorm by the Main, and starts sketching the route south along the Rhine into the Taunus hills. Day five in Frankfurt am Main, and the city is starting to feel like home. Plan your trip to Germany: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Germany guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 5 of Germany Travel Podcast with Lena Brandt. Lena Brandt is in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Places in this episode: Nordend, Commerzbank near Hauptwache, WHY! Specialty Coffee, Friedensbrücke, Museumsufer, Städel Museum, Sommerwerft, Sachsenhausen. Covered: Banking in Germany, Flat rental in Nordend, Städel Museum visit, Summer storm on the Main, Apfelwein taverns in Sachsenhausen, Planning route south. Chapters:00:00 Nordend01:34 WHY! Specialty Coffee03:14 Museumsufer05:24 Friedensbrücke06:20 Sachsenhausen07:27 Taunus hills A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #FrankfurtAmMain #FrankfurtLife #GermanyTravel #Nordend #Sachsenhausen #Apfelwein #StaedelMuseum #MainRiver #Deutschlandticket #MovingToGermany #ExpatLife #FrankfurtGuide #TaunusHills #SummerStorm #GermanFood #LivingInGermany https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/germany/
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  The Banker's City and the Green Belt 04.08.2026 9m

  Lena's fourth day in Frankfurt takes her from the rooftops to the Stadtwald, untangling the city's twin identity as a financial capital and a green, walkable metropolis. Plan your trip to Germany: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Germany guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 4 of Germany Travel Podcast with Lena Brandt. Lena Brandt is in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Places in this episode: MAIN TOWER, Eiserner Steg, Stadtwald, Römerberg, Restaurant Paulaner am Dom, Kleinmarkthalle, Nordend. Covered: Frankfurt skyline and financial district, Frankfurt Green Belt and Stadtwald, Finding a flat in Nordend, Frankfurt food culture, Cost of living in Frankfurt, Local transit options. Chapters:00:00 MAIN TOWER02:10 Stadtwald02:56 Nordend05:36 Römerberg07:02 Kleinmarkthalle08:01 Eiserner Steg A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #FrankfurtAmMain #GermanyTravel #FrankfurtCity #GrüneSoße #Apfelwein #Stadtwald #MainTower #Kleinmarkthalle #LivingInGermany #FrankfurtExpat #Deutschlandticket #GreenBelt #OederWeg #Nordend #Sachsenhausen #FrankfurtTavern #SummerInGermany #RhineValley https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/germany/
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  Flat Hunting, Apple Wine, and the Main 03.08.2026 8m

  Lena spends her third day in Frankfurt hunting for a permanent flat, exploring the Nordend and Bornheim districts, and ending with apple wine in Sachsenhausen. She also navigates transit disruptions and the city's summer festival scene. Plan your trip to Germany: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Germany guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 3 of Germany Travel Podcast with Lena Brandt. Lena Brandt is in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Places in this episode: Nordend, Bornheim, Bockenheim, Sachsenhausen, Oeder Weg, Berger Straße, Kleinmarkthalle, Apfelweinwirtschaft Atschel. Covered: flat hunting, Sachsenhausen, Nordend, Bornheim, Kleinmarkthalle, Mainfest fireworks, apple wine taverns, U-Bahn construction. Chapters:00:00 Nordend02:43 Sachsenhausen04:51 Oeder Weg06:43 Mainkai A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Frankfurt #FrankfurtAmMain #FrankfurtTravel #FrankfurtLiving #Sachsenhausen #Nordend #Bornheim #Bockenheim #Mainfest #Sommerwerft #Apfelwein #Handkaese #Kleinmarkthalle #Deutschlandticket #Anmeldung #ExpatsInGermany #GermanyTravel #RiverMain https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/germany/
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  Mainfest, Museumsufer, and the Green Sauce 02.08.2026 7m

  Lena explores Frankfurt's Mainfest riverside fair, dives into the Städel Museum's collection, and tastes Grüne Soße. Along the way, she sorts out the practicalities of finding a flat and navigating the city's transit disruptions. Plan your trip to Germany: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Germany guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 2 of Germany Travel Podcast with Lena Brandt. Lena Brandt is in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Places in this episode: Römerberg, Main, WHY! Specialty Coffee, Städel Museum, Eiserner Steg, Sachsenhausen, Apfelweinwirtschaft Atschel, STAYERY Frankfurt Sachsenhausen. Covered: Frankfurt festivals, Museumsufer and Städel, Flat hunting in Frankfurt, Apfelwein and Grüne Soße, Public transport and disruptions. Chapters:00:00 Main01:29 WHY! Specialty Coffee02:27 Eiserner Steg03:29 Sachsenhausen05:11 Bockenheim06:05 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Frankfurt #Mainfest #Fischerstechen #Städel #Museumsufer #GrüneSoße #Apfelwein #Sachsenhausen #Bockenheim #FrankfurtTravel #GermanyTravel #ExpatLife #Anmeldung #FrankfurtFlat #SummerInGermany https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/germany/
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  Arriving in Frankfurt: Paperwork, Apple Wine, and the Main 01.08.2026 9m

  Lena Brandt lands in Frankfurt am Main, gets her bearings with Anmeldung, a bank account, and a SIM card, then explores the riverbanks, Sachsenhausen's apple-wine taverns, and the city's skyline. A practical and personal start to a journey through Germany. Plan your trip to Germany: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Germany guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 1 of Germany Travel Podcast with Lena Brandt. Lena Brandt is in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Places in this episode: Bockenheim, WHY! Specialty Coffee, Commerzbank, Römerberg, Sachsenhausen, Apfelweinwirtschaft Atschel, Städel Museum, Nordend. Covered: Arrival logistics, Anmeldung and bureaucracy, Cost of living in Frankfurt, Exploring Sachsenhausen, Transit options. Chapters:00:00 Frankfurt am Main01:29 WHY! Specialty Coffee02:38 Commerzbank03:41 Römerberg04:32 Sachsenhausen07:35 Bockenheim A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #FrankfurtAmMain #GermanyTravel #ExpatLife #Anmeldung #FrankfurtGuide #Apfelwein #MainRiver #Sachsenhausen #StaedelMuseum #Deutschlandticket #MovingToGermany #TravelGermany #FrankfurtEats #LiveInGermany #FrankfurtDiaries #RentInFrankfurt #GermanBureaucracy #FrankfurtJourney https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/germany/