Germany Travel Podcast with Lena Brandt

A morning hike through the Reichenbach side valley, a visit to the Heimatmuseum, and final preparations for the E5 long-distance trek. Practical notes on local transit, mountain safety, and the cost of alpine living in Oberstdorf. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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 42 of Germany Travel Podcast with Lena Brandt. Lena Brandt is in Oberstdorf, Germany. Places in this episode: Tiefenbach, Oberstdorf Ortskern, Heimatmuseum Oberstdorf, Café Central, Reichenbach, Alpe Dornach, Heini-Klopfer-Schanze, Holzofenbäckerei Schroth. Covered: Oberstdorf History, E5 Trail Planning, Reichenbach Hiking, Local Costs, Museum Visits. Chapters:00:00 Tiefenbach02:38 Café Central06:15 Alpe Dornach08:55 Forest A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Oberstdorf #E5Trail #BavariaTravel #AllgäuHiking #GermanCulture #MountainLife #TravelGermany #HikingAdventures #LocalFood #MuseumsOfGermany #SchengenVisa #SustainableTravel #AlpineLiving #ReichenbachValley #Nebelhorn #Fellhorn #Breitachklamm #Kässpatzen https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/germany/

Lena hikes the Fellhorn-Kanzelwand ridge, descends into Reichenbach to plan the E5 trail, and navigates the quiet bureaucracy of settling into Oberstdorf while watching the fog lift over the Allgäuer Hochalpen. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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 41 of Germany Travel Podcast with Lena Brandt. Lena Brandt is in Oberstdorf, Germany. Places in this episode: Freibergsee, Kanzelwand, Berggasthaus Hohes Licht, Breitachklamm, Reichenbach, Heini-Klopfer-Schanze, Sparkasse Allgäu, Bürgerbüro. Covered: Alpine Hiking Logistics, Banking and Bureaucracy, Regional Cuisine Costs, Long Distance Trail Planning, Local Transit Usage. Chapters:00:00 Freibergsee01:22 Reichenbach03:13 Sparkasse Allgäu05:43 Holzofenbäckerei Schroth07:26 Kanzelwand08:41 Brixental A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Oberstdorf #BavariaTravel #Allgaeu #HikingGermany #AlpsExploration #TravelPodcast #LivingInGermany #ExpatLife #SummerHiking #MountainViews #GermanFood #Kasspatzen #TrailRunning #SoloTravel #BudgetTravel #TrainJourney #WeatherWatch #CulturalImmersion https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/germany/

Lena tackles the Fellhorn ridge, explores the deep side valleys near Reichenbach, and visits an alpine dairy to understand the economics of Allgäu cheese while planning her next long-distance trek. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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 40 of Germany Travel Podcast with Lena Brandt. Lena Brandt is in Oberstdorf, Germany. Places in this episode: Reichenbach, Schattenberg, Fellhornbahn, Kanzelwand, Alpe Dornach, Birgsau, Tiefenbach, Holzofenbäckerei Schroth. Covered: Fellhorn-Hohes Licht ridge hike logistics, Alpine dining costs and menus, Reichenbach valley geography, E5 trail planning and booking, Regional dialect and culture, Mountain safety and weather. Chapters:00:00 Oberstdorf01:36 Fellhornbahn03:26 Alpe Dornach06:22 Tiefenbach A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Oberstdorf #BavariaHiking #FellhornRidge #AlpineLife #AllgaeuCheese #GermanyTravel #MountainHuts #HikeGermany #CrossBorderHiking #AutumnInAlps #LocalCulture #SustainableTravel #TrailRunning #NaturePhotography #OutdoorGear #EuropeanMountains #SlowTravel #Wanderlust https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/germany/

Lena explores the high alpine trails of the Nebelhorn, navigates the thunderstorm weather, and hikes through the dramatic Breitachklamm gorge in Germany's southernmost village. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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 39 of Germany Travel Podcast with Lena Brandt. Lena Brandt is in Oberstdorf, Germany. Places in this episode: Freibergsee valley station, Nebelhorn summit, Fellhorn ridge, Kanzelwand, Tiefenbach, Breitachklamm, Café Central, Marktplatz. Covered: Nebelhorn ridge hike, Breitachklamm gorge visit, Oberstdorf cafe culture, Regional transit usage, Alpine weather patterns. Chapters:00:00 Freibergsee valley station01:57 Kanzelwand07:10 Café Central09:43 Marktplatz A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Oberstdorf #Nebelhorn #Breitachklamm #Allgaeu #Bavaria #GermanyTravel #AlpineHiking #SummerInGermany #MountainLife #HauptStrasse #CafeCentral #Deutschlandticket #Wanderlust #Schattenberg #Kanzelwand #IllerValley #TravelPodcast #LenaBrandt https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/germany/

Lena arrives in Oberstdorf, Germany's southernmost village. She navigates the train journey from Reichenau, completes her Anmeldung registration, and explores the Nebelhorn cable car and Breitachklamm gorge. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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 38 of Germany Travel Podcast with Lena Brandt. Lena Brandt is in Oberstdorf, Germany. Places in this episode: Reichenau, Lake Constance, Lindau, Immenstadt, Kempten, Ortskern, Marktplatz, Hauptstraße. Covered: Oberstdorf arrival and transit, Bureaucracy and Anmeldung, Nebelhorn and alpine hiking, Breitachklamm gorge visit, Local dining and costs, Settling into a new flat. Chapters:00:00 Rain01:42 Ortskern03:18 Café Central04:56 Nebelhorn06:44 Breitachklamm08:48 Schattenberg10:19 Kitchen A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Oberstdorf #BavariaTravel #AlpineHiking #GermanyMovingGuide #Breitachklamm #Nebelhorn #Allgaeu #SummerInGermany #TravelPodcast #LenaBrandt #GermanCulture #HikingAdventures #MountainLife #ReichenauToOberstdorf #Deutschlandticket #Anmeldung #BavarianFood #TravelTips https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/germany/

Lena spends her final full day on the vegetable island of Reichenau, navigating the last bits of bureaucracy, sharing practical moving tips, and packing up before heading south toward the Alps. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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 37 of Germany Travel Podcast with Lena Brandt. Lena Brandt is in Reichenau, Germany. Places in this episode: Oberzell, Mittelzell, Niederzell, Rathaus Reichenau, Cafe am Kloster, St. Peter und Paul, Winzerverein Reichenau, Werkgalerie Hochwart. Covered: Reichenau Daily Life, Cost of Living in Germany, Bureaucracy and Registration, Local Dining Costs, Island Agriculture, Moving Out Procedures. Chapters:00:00 Oberzell02:18 Konstanz04:49 Mittelzell07:03 ZUM kleinen LÖWEN09:13 Restaurant dining room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Reichenau #LakeConstance #GermanyTravel #IslandLife #VegetableIsland #UNESCOWorldHeritage #Bodensee #BadenWürttemberg #GermanCulture #SlowTravel #FoodieGermany #WineRegion #HistoryBuff #MovingToGermany #ExpatLife #AutumnInGermany #TravelTips #BudgetTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/germany/

Lena spends her final full day on the vegetable island of Reichenau, tending to her flat, exploring the greenhouses one last time, and preparing for the move south. A look at island life, costs, and the quiet end of a summer chapter. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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 36 of Germany Travel Podcast with Lena Brandt. Lena Brandt is in Reichenau, Germany. Places in this episode: Oberzell, Bezirkssparkasse Reichenau, Mittelzell, Cafe am Kloster, Niederzell, Hochwart, St. Georg Church, Münster St. Maria und Markus. Covered: Reichenau Daily Life, Banking Bureaucracy, Island Agriculture, Moving Out Procedures, Local Dining Costs. Chapters:00:00 Oberzell01:02 Bezirkssparkasse Reichenau03:00 Mittelzell04:53 Hochwart06:55 Restaurant Strandbad Reichenau A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Reichenau #LakeConstance #GermanyTravel #VegetableIsland #UNESCOHeritage #BadenWurttemberg #OttonianArt #GermanCulture #TravelBudget #LivingInGermany #Bodensee #IslandLife #GreenhouseGardening #GermanBanking #SlowTravel #AutumnInGermany #FoodieTravel #HistoryBuff https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/germany/

Lena explores the glass houses of Reichenau's vegetable harvest, visits the Winzerverein for wine, and reflects on the island's unique agricultural economy versus its monastic history. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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 35 of Germany Travel Podcast with Lena Brandt. Lena Brandt is in Reichenau, Germany. Places in this episode: Oberzell, St. Georg, Hochwart, Werkgalerie Hochwart, Mittelzell, Bezirkssparkasse Reichenau Hauptstelle, Herrenbrücke marina, Winzerverein Reichenau. Covered: Reichenau agriculture, Winzerverein wine, Greenhouse farming, Local economy costs, Museum visit, Daily routine on island. Chapters:00:00 Oberzell03:21 Winzerverein Reichenau07:08 Museum Reichenau A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Reichenau #Bodensee #GermanyTravel #VegetableIsland #UNESCOHeritage #LakeConstance #BadenWurttemberg #GermanWine #OttonianArt #SustainableAgriculture #IslandLife #TravelGermany #FoodieTravel #HistoryBuff #NatureWalk #MonasteryLife #EuropeanTravel #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/germany/

Lena explores the glass houses of Germany's vegetable island, visits the UNESCO Romanesque churches with their rare murals, and settles into the practical rhythm of island life. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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 33 of Germany Travel Podcast with Lena Brandt. Lena Brandt is in Reichenau, Germany. Places in this episode: Oberzell, Bezirkssparkasse Reichenau - Hauptstelle, Cafe am Kloster, St. Georg Oberzell, Hochwart, Mittelzell, Münster St. Maria und Markus, Restaurant Strandbad Reichenau. Covered: Banking and Bureaucracy, UNESCO Churches and Murals, Local Agriculture and Economy, Hiking and Nature, Local Dining, Daily Routine. Chapters:00:00 Oberzell01:47 Mittelzell03:54 Hochwart05:33 Winzerverein Reichenau09:27 Museum Reichenau A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Reichenau #LakeConstance #Bodensee #GermanyTravel #UNESCOWorldHeritage #VegetableIsland #OttonianArt #ExpatLife #GermanyLiving #SwitzerlandBorder #MedievalHistory #SustainableAgriculture #LakeConstanceWine #TravelGermany #SlowTravel #MonasticIsland #GermanBureaucracy #FoodieTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/germany/

Lena explores the greenhouse vegetable harvest and visits the UNESCO Romanesque churches of Reichenau island, while sorting out her local bank account and planning future hikes. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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 32 of Germany Travel Podcast with Lena Brandt. Lena Brandt is in Reichenau, Germany. Places in this episode: Oberzell, Mittelzell, Niederzell, St. Georg, Münster St. Maria und Markus, St. Peter und Paul, Winzerverein Reichenau, Cafe am Kloster. Covered: Reichenau settlement logistics, UNESCO church tours, local economy and agriculture, banking and bureaucracy, daily life on the island. Chapters:00:00 Oberzell02:36 Pension Keller05:17 Niederzell07:55 Restaurant Seeräuber Reichenau A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #ReichenauIsland #LakeConstanceTravel #GermanyLiving #UNESCOHeritage #VegetableIsland #OttonianArt #BodenseeLife #GermanBanking #AnmeldungProcess #SimCardGermany #MonasteryHistory #SwissBorder #AutumnInGermany #RheinRiverValley #SlowTravel #LocalFood #RomanesqueArchitecture #NatureWalk https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/germany/

Lena arrives on the Gemüseinsel in Lake Constance, moving from Freiburg to the UNESCO monastic island. She crosses the causeway by bus, settles into a Budni apartment, and explores the vegetable fields and the Münster by evening. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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 31 of Germany Travel Podcast with Lena Brandt. Lena Brandt is in Reichenau, Germany. Places in this episode: Mittelzell, Oberzell, Niederzell, Münster St. Maria und Markus, St. Peter und Paul, Winzerverein Reichenau, Ganter Hotel & Restaurant Mohren, MvseumsCafé Reichenau. Covered: Arrival and settling into a new flat, Monastery, Münster and herb garden, Island villages and local churches, Wine cooperative and local food, Practicalities: SIM card, transport, costs. Chapters:00:00 Konstanz01:13 Untersee02:26 Mittelzell04:03 MvseumsCafé Reichenau05:20 Niederzell06:56 Ganter Hotel & Restaurant Mohren A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Reichenau #LakeConstance #Bodensee #Gemüseinsel #UNESCOWorldHeritage #GermanyTravel #BadenWürttemberg #ReichenauIsland #MonasticIsland #GermanLiving #TravelGermany #SlowTravel #VegetableIsland #Konstanz #ReichenauMünster #LocalLife #SettlingIn #AugustTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/germany/

On her final day in Freiburg, Lena takes one last walk through the Münstermarkt, climbs the Schlossberg for a farewell view, and reflects on what it means to leave a place that almost felt like home. She also sorts out the practicalities of moving on, from transit passes to what she'll miss most. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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 30 of Germany Travel Podcast with Lena Brandt. Lena Brandt is in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany. Places in this episode: Münsterplatz, Münstermarkt, Schlossberg, Schlossbergturm, Schlossbergbahn, Martinstor, Historisches Kaufhaus, Augustinermuseum. Covered: Freiburg last day reflections, Münstermarkt and local food, Freiburg housing market, Schlossberg and views, Freiburg transport practicalities. Chapters:00:00 Münsterplatz02:13 Schlossberg03:58 Wilde Feige05:40 Das Kartoffelhaus07:12 Historisches Kaufhaus08:21 Kaiserstuhl A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Freiburg #FreiburgImBreisgau #GermanyTravel #BadenWürttemberg #Münstermarkt #Schlossberg #MünsterFreiburg #Kaiserstuhl #Spätburgunder #BlackForest #SlowTravel #LivingInGermany #FreiburgAltstadt #GermanFood #TravelPodcast #WeekendInFreiburg https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/germany/

On her final full day in Freiburg im Breisgau, Lena wanders the rain-washed Altstadt, shares a hearty meal at a favorite spot, and climbs the Schlossberg for a last look at the city she's come to call home. She reflects on the practicalities of settling in and the joy of finding a rhythm. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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 29 of Germany Travel Podcast with Lena Brandt. Lena Brandt is in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany. Places in this episode: Münstermarkt, Altstadt, Café Alma, Zähringer Straße, Schlossberg, Schlossbergturm, Wiehre, Das Kartoffelhaus. Covered: Freiburg rainy day activities, Freiburg market and local food, Freiburg housing and cost of living, Freiburg construction and transit updates, Freiburg museum visit (Colombischlössle), Freiburg slow travel and settling in. Chapters:00:00 Freiburg im Breisgau01:49 Zähringer Straße04:03 Wiehre05:05 Colombischlössle06:52 Stühlinger A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Freiburg #FreiburgImBreisgau #BlackForest #GermanyTravel #TravelGermany #FreiburgAltstadt #Münstermarkt #Bächle #Schlossberg #Käsespätzle #FreiburgFood #Spätburgunder #Kaiserstuhl #SlowTravel #LivingInGermany #ExpatLife #FreiburgGuide https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/germany/

Lena rides out a Freiburg thunderstorm, visits the Augustinermuseum's tower for a rainy view, and enjoys a cozy evening of Käsespätzle and local wine, reflecting on what it means to feel at home in a new city. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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 28 of Germany Travel Podcast with Lena Brandt. Lena Brandt is in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany. Places in this episode: Augustinermuseum, Münstermarkt, Das Kartoffelhaus, Dreisam river, Schwabentor, Zähringer Straße, Kaiserstuhl, Café Alma. Covered: Freiburg old town after rain, Augustinermuseum art and tower, Münstermarkt and local food, Käsespätzle and Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte, Freiburg housing costs and settling in, Kaiserstuhl wine harvest anticipation. Chapters:00:00 Café Alma01:11 Museum interior with distant thunder02:31 Münstermarkt05:13 Schwabentor06:35 Kaiserstuhl A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Freiburg #FreiburgImBreisgau #BlackForest #GermanyTravel #VisitFreiburg #ThunderstormDay #Käsespätzle #Kaiserstuhl #WineHarvest #Augustinermuseum #Münstermarkt #SchwarzwälderKirschtorte #Bächle #TravelPodcast #GermanyLife #RainyDayIdeas #CosyTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/germany/

On day four in Freiburg, Lena explores the car-free Vauban district and the leafy Wiehre, before a rainy afternoon in the Kaiserstuhl wine country. She checks in on the Spätburgunder harvest, reflects on the city's green politics and housing crunch, and works out what a settled life here might actually cost. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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 27 of Germany Travel Podcast with Lena Brandt. Lena Brandt is in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany. Places in this episode: Vauban, Wiehre, Wilde Feige, Augustiner am Platz, Freiburg Hauptbahnhof, Freiburger Münster, Kaiserstuhl. Covered: Vauban district tour, Freiburg housing and rental costs, Kaiserstuhl wine harvest lunch, Cost of living in Freiburg, Reflections on settling in Freiburg. Chapters:00:00 Vauban00:38 Wiehre02:40 Wilde Feige04:42 Freiburg Hauptbahnhof07:48 Restaurant terrace A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Freiburg #Vauban #FreiburgTravel #GermanyTravel #BlackForest #Kaiserstuhl #Spätburgunder #Federweisser #SustainableLiving #GreenCity #CostOfLiving #ExpatsInGermany #Wiehre #Flammkuchen #WineHarvest #BadenWürttemberg #SlowTravel #LivingInGermany https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/germany/

On day three in Freiburg, Lena follows the Bächle through the old town, navigates the city's summer construction, and takes a tram ride out to the Kaiserstuhl wine country as the Spätburgunder harvest begins. She also gets practical about flat hunting and the cost of living in Germany's sunniest city. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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 26 of Germany Travel Podcast with Lena Brandt. Lena Brandt is in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany. Places in this episode: Kaiserstuhl, Oberrotweil, Kolben Kaffee, Das Kartoffelhaus, Café Liebes Bisschen, Schlossberg, Münstermarkt, Stühlinger district. Covered: Housing and rental market in Freiburg, Kaiserstuhl wine region and harvest, Freiburg transport and construction, Local food and drink, Settling in: bureaucracy and practicalities. Chapters:00:00 Münstermarkt01:12 Kolben Kaffee02:40 Wiehre district04:27 Das Kartoffelhaus07:36 Schlossberg08:51 Kaiserstuhl A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Freiburg #FreiburgImBreisgau #BadenWürttemberg #GermanyTravel #Kaiserstuhl #Spätburgunder #Federweißer #FreiburgMünster #Altstadt #BlackForest #GermanWine #WineHarvest #CostOfLiving #ExpatLife #SlowTravel #FreiburgLiving #GermanMarket #Bächle https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/germany/

Lena spends day two in Freiburg im Breisgau exploring the Augustinermuseum, watching the Kaiserstuhl wine harvest begin, and learning the rhythm of the Münstermarkt. She also gets practical about finding a flat, opening a bank account, and the cost of a cappuccino. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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 25 of Germany Travel Podcast with Lena Brandt. Lena Brandt is in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany. Places in this episode: Augustinermuseum, Münsterplatz, Historisches Kaufhaus, Bertoldsbrunnen, Martinstor, Schlossberg, Wiehre, Das Blümchen Freiburg. Covered: Freiburg city life, Art museum visit, Practical settlement bureaucracy, Local wine region harvest, Cost of living in Freiburg, Local food and drink. Chapters:00:00 Augustinermuseum01:21 Münsterplatz04:10 Bertoldsbrunnen06:13 Schlossberg07:42 Wiehre A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Freiburg #FreiburgImBreisgau #GermanyTravel #BadenWurttemberg #BlackForest #Kaiserstuhl #WineHarvest #Spatburgunder #Münstermarkt #Augustinermuseum #GermanLife #ExpatsInGermany #FreiburgAltstadt #RegioKarte #Anmeldung #GermanFood #SlowTravel #LivingInGermany https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/germany/

Lena arrives in Freiburg im Breisgau, her new base for the autumn. She explores the Münster, follows the Bächle, and visits the farmers' market, all while working out the practicalities of living in one of Germany's warmest cities. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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 24 of Germany Travel Podcast with Lena Brandt. Lena Brandt is in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany. Places in this episode: Freiburg Hauptbahnhof, Hotel Freiburg City Center by Leonardo Hotels, Freiburger Münster, Münsterplatz, Kaiser-Joseph-Straße, Martinstor, Tourist Information (Rathausgasse 14), Augustiner am Platz. Covered: Arrival in Freiburg, Freiburg Münster and Münstermarkt, Bächle and Altstadt exploration, Wiehre and Stühlinger districts, Schlossberg viewpoint and funicular, Rental costs and RegioKarte practicalities. Chapters:00:00 Freiburg Hauptbahnhof02:11 Münsterplatz03:22 Schlossberg04:31 Augustiner am Platz05:45 Wiehre07:00 Schlossbergturm08:50 Quiet room at night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Freiburg #FreiburgImBreisgau #GermanyTravel #BadenWurttemberg #TravelGermany #FreiburgMunster #Munsterplatz #Bächle #BlackForest #SlowTravel #MoveToGermany #LivingInGermany #GermanMarkets #Käsespätzle #Schlossberg #Wiehre #Stühlinger https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/germany/

On her last full day in the Black Forest valley, Lena hikes the Belchen's high pastures, visits a glassblower's workshop, and savours a final dinner at the Bahnhof Münstertal. She reflects on what it means to have settled here for a week, the practicalities of staying longer, and the quiet gift of leaving a place she now knows. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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 23 of Germany Travel Podcast with Lena Brandt. Lena Brandt is in Münstertal, Black Forest, Germany. Places in this episode: Münstertal, Dorfcafé am Bach, Glasbläserhof Schwarzwaldhütte, Branden, Kaltwasser, Talstation Münstertal - Café & Restaurant, Bahnhof Münstertal, Stohrental. Covered: Glass-blowing heritage, High pasture landscape, Local food and honey, Practical costs and KONUS card, Train travel and station café, Reflections on settling. Chapters:00:00 Belchen00:50 Münstertal02:14 Freiburg03:40 Bahnhof Münstertal04:38 Stohrental05:32 Quiet room, packing06:23 Quiet village night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Münstertal #BlackForest #GermanyTravel #Schwarzwald #Glassblowing #Branden #BahnhofMünstertal #KONUSCard #Hiking #SlowTravel #LocalFood #FarmShop #Gemütlichkeit #BadenWürttemberg #TravelGermany #DayTrip #AccommodationCosts #SettlingInGermany https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/germany/

On her final day in Münstertal, Lena hikes the Belchen's flanks, enjoys a picnic with a view, and reflects on what the valley has given her. She also shares practical tips on costs, the KONUS card, and finding a flat, before preparing to move on. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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 22 of Germany Travel Podcast with Lena Brandt. Lena Brandt is in Münstertal, Black Forest, Germany. Places in this episode: Münstertal, Stohrental, Branden, Bienenkundemuseum, Bahnhof Münstertal Café-Restaurant-Bühne, Gasthof Hotel zum Hirschen. Covered: Hiking, Local history, Beekeeping museum, Cost of living, Settling in Germany. Chapters:00:00 Münstertal01:41 Branden03:34 Bienenkundemuseum05:51 Gasthof Hotel zum Hirschen A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Münstertal #BlackForest #GermanyTravel #HikingGermany #KONUSCard #Bienenkundemuseum #Belchen #BlackForestHiking #TravelGermany #SlowTravel #GermanyLiving #BlackForestNature #MünstertalGermany #Stohrental #Teufelsgrund #GermanyAdventure https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/germany/

On day six in Münstertal, Lena explores the valley's quieter side, visiting the Bienenkundemuseum's bee-friendly garden and reflecting on the art of staying put. She also considers the practicalities of a longer stay, from the KONUS card to the cost of a guesthouse breakfast. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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 21 of Germany Travel Podcast with Lena Brandt. Lena Brandt is in Münstertal, Black Forest, Germany. Places in this episode: Spielweg, Bienenkundemuseum Münstertal, Dorfcafé am Bach, Brandenstadion, Stohren, Neumagen, Berggasthof Gießhübel, Bad Krozingen. Covered: Beekeeping heritage, Local café life, Hiking Stohren valley, Banking and registration, Accommodation costs, Community and Gemütlichkeit. Chapters:00:00 Spielweg02:10 Stohren03:17 Bad Krozingen04:40 Ebner Begg Bakery Café05:39 Dorfcafé am Bach06:39 Roadside A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Münstertal #BlackForest #GermanyTravel #Bienenkundemuseum #KONUSCard #SchwarzwaldCard #Beekeeping #ForestHiking #SlowTravel #GermanBanks #Anmeldung #SchwarzwälderKirschtorte #DorfcaféAmBach #BerggasthofGießhübel #Münstertalbahn #Volksliedersingen #Gemütlichkeit #BlackForestLiving https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/germany/

Lena's fifth day in Münstertal takes her to the Uhrenmuseum for a history of timekeeping, then up the valley for a final look at the Belchen. She reflects on the valley's rhythm of work and rest, and what it means to live by a slower clock. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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 20 of Germany Travel Podcast with Lena Brandt. Lena Brandt is in Münstertal, Black Forest, Germany. Places in this episode: Uhrenmuseum Münstertal, Münsterhalden, Spielweg, Brandenstadion, Ebner Begg Bakery Café, Bienenkundemuseum, Scharfenstein Castle, Schwarzwaldhaus 1902. Covered: Clockmaking history, Local hiking trails, Practical settlement costs, KONUS card, Reflections on slowing down. Chapters:00:00 Münsterhalden01:01 Spielweg03:17 Scharfenstein Castle04:40 Obermünstertal A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Münstertal #BlackForest #GermanyTravel #SlowTravel #CuckooClock #Uhrenmuseum #HikingGermany #BadenWürttemberg #KONUSCard #Scharfenstein #BlackForestLiving #GermanHistory #VisitGermany #ClockMaking #ValleyLife #TravelPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/germany/

Lena spends her fourth day in Münstertal exploring the valley's working heritage, from a traditional farmhouse and local crafts to a bee museum. She ends the day with a quiet dinner in Staufen, pondering the rhythm of a place that makes things. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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 19 of Germany Travel Podcast with Lena Brandt. Lena Brandt is in Münstertal, Black Forest, Germany. Places in this episode: Schwarzwaldhaus 1902, Bienenkundemuseum Münstertal, Dorfcafé am Bach, Hotel Sonne, Talstation Münstertal - Café & Restaurant, Landhaus Langeck, Belchen. Covered: Working valley heritage, Bee-keeping history, Local food & drink, Wine culture in Staufen, Practical settlement costs, KONUS card benefits. Chapters:00:00 Schwarzwaldhaus 190201:21 Dorfcafé am Bach02:58 Hotel Sonne04:22 Belchen05:16 Landhaus Langeck A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Münstertal #BlackForest #GermanyTravel #SlowTravel #Schwarzwald #Bienenkundemuseum #Schwarzwaldhaus1902 #KONUSCard #StaufenImBreisgau #GermanVillage #WorkingLandscape #HikingGermany #BadenWurttemberg #TravelPodcast #OffTheBeatenPath #GermanFood #LocalLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/germany/

Lena takes a day trip to the wine town of Staufen im Breisgau, explores its medieval streets, tries local wines, and reflects on what it means to settle somewhere new. She also checks in on the practical side of moving to Germany, from bank accounts to the KONUS card. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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 18 of Germany Travel Podcast with Lena Brandt. Lena Brandt is in Münstertal, Black Forest, Germany. Places in this episode: Münstertal, Bahnhof Münstertal, Staufen im Breisgau, Adler Stube, Talstation Münstertal, Sparkasse Staufen-Breisach, Hotel Sonne, Staufen castle ruins. Covered: Day trip to Staufen im Breisgau, Wine tasting and local food, German settlement bureaucracy (Anmeldung, KONUS card), Comparative costs of renting vs guesthouse in Münstertal, Reflections on slow travel and settling in. Chapters:00:00 Münstertal00:47 Staufen im Breisgau01:43 Hotel Sonne02:45 Adler Stube03:41 Bank interior05:17 Talstation Münstertal A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Münstertal #Schwarzwald #BlackForest #StaufenImBreisgau #BadenWürttemberg #GermanyTravel #KONUSCard #Deutschland #WineTasting #DayTrip #Anmeldung #PracticalGermany #SlowTravel #Belchen #Münstertalbahn #GermanWine #SettleInGermany https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/germany/

Lena takes a day hike up the Belchen, Germany's 'King of the Black Forest,' exploring the mountain's nature, history, and the simple joy of a summit picnic. She also visits the Schwarzwaldhaus 1902 museum and considers the practicalities of settling in the valley. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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 17 of Germany Travel Podcast with Lena Brandt. Lena Brandt is in Münstertal, Black Forest, Germany. Places in this episode: Belchen, Münstertal, Obermünstertal, Branden, Schwarzwaldhaus 1902, Bahnhof Münstertal Café-Restaurant-Bühne, Staufen, Neumagen river. Covered: Hiking Belchen, Schwarzwaldhaus 1902, Cost of living/settling, Local food & drink, KONUS card. Chapters:00:00 Obermünstertal01:19 Belchen03:17 Branden04:39 Schwarzwaldhaus 190207:17 Neumagen river A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Belchen #BlackForest #HikingGermany #Munstertal #Schwarzwald #GermanyTravel #Hiking #MountainViews #SouthernBlackForest #GermanFood #SlowTravel #KONUSCard #EuropeanTravel #GermanyAdventure https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/germany/

Lena arrives in Münstertal, a Black Forest valley with a silver-mining past, and explores the Teufelsgrund mine, St. Trudpert monastery, and the local farmhouse museum. She reflects on the journey from the Mosel and the practicalities of settling in a new village, from registration to the KONUS guest card. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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 16 of Germany Travel Podcast with Lena Brandt. Lena Brandt is in Münstertal, Black Forest, Germany. Places in this episode: Münstertal, Erlebnisbergwerk Teufelsgrund, Burg Scharfenstein, Schwarzwaldhaus 1902, St. Trudpert Monastery, Bienenkundemuseum Münstertal, Berghaus Freiburg, Bahnhof Münstertal Café-Restaurant-Bühne. Covered: Silver mining heritage, Monastery history, Beekeeping, Practical settlement (registration, KONUS card), Local food & wine, Hiking. Chapters:00:00 Münstertal01:23 Erlebnisbergwerk Teufelsgrund02:20 Burg Scharfenstein03:06 Schwarzwaldhaus 190204:48 Garden06:07 Talstation Münstertal07:05 Staufen A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Münstertal #BlackForest #GermanyTravel #SilverMine #StTrudpert #HikingGermany #BlackForestHiking #KONUSCard #GermanyVisa #Anmeldung #BeekeepingMuseum #FarmhouseMuseum #TravelGermany #BlackForestNature #SlowTravel #GermanyGuide #BadenWürttemberg #MünstertalTourism https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/germany/

On her last full day in Traben-Trarbach, Lena marks Assumption Day with a riverside walk, a historic hike up Mont Royal, and slow goodbyes. She reflects on what settling in really means as she prepares to move south along the Mosel. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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 15 of Germany Travel Podcast with Lena Brandt. Lena Brandt is in Traben-Trarbach, Germany. Places in this episode: Kaffeehaus Alte Ratsschänke, Brückentor, Mont Royal, Wolf, Kirchengut Wolf, Winzercafé Ehses, Mittelmosel-Museum, Brückenschenke. Covered: Assumption Day holiday, Mont Royal fortress hike, Museum visit, Local food and drink, Reflections on settling, Preparing to leave. Chapters:00:00 Kaffeehaus Alte Ratsschänke01:10 Brückentor01:59 Mont Royal03:32 Winzercafé Ehses04:25 Mittelmosel-Museum05:37 Jugendstilhotel Bellevue07:06 Buddha-Museum A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #TrabenTrarbach #MoselTravel #AssumptionDay #MariäHimmelfahrt #GermanyTravel #Riesling #Moselsteig #MontRoyal #Jugendstil #WineCountry #SlowTravel #Gemütlichkeit #MoselValley #TravelPodcast #HikingGermany #CulinaryTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/germany/

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. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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/

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. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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/

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. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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/

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. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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/

Lena explores Traben-Trarbach's underground wine cellars, enjoys an Art Nouveau afternoon, and plans a vineyard hike for the upcoming harvest season. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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/

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. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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/

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. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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/

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. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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/

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. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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/

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. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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/

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. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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/

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. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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/

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. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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/

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. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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/