Nicola "Nico" von Lahnstein (born as Nicola Brandner) is a fictional character of the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe (Forbidden Love). The character has been played by actress Verena Zimmermann and made her first appearance on October 1, 2002. Much of the character's history revolves around her rebellious teenage years, being the illegitimate daughter of Johannes von Lahnstein, the deep connection shared with her sister Jana, her romance with Andi Fritzsche and marriage to Philipp zu Hohenfelden. Zimmermann later took part in the 2014 web special Die längste Nacht von Königsbrunn.