Aachen offers a magical atmosphere and short journey times, making it the perfect choice for a Christmas markets school trip!
School trips to Germany can cover any number of subjects, from history to maths, politics and science, among many others.
In fact, the diversity of learning opportunities here makes Germany the perfect choice for cross-curricular school trips, giving more students the opportunity to enjoy the experience of travelling abroad with their school.
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Why visit Germany?
The complex history
Germany’s long and complicated history is a huge draw for school groups. A history school trip to Germany can explore everything from the German monarchy to the Weimar Republic, the Nazis and the Holocaust, or even the Cold War.
Many groups on a history school trip to Germany choose to base themselves in the capital, Berlin or Munich. If you do the same, you’ll find an almost unending choice of educational visits – which is fantastic news if you want to make this into an annual tour!
The rich culture
A school trip to Germany is an exciting opportunity for your students to explore the rich culture. Whether you want to explore the traditions of the Black Forest, explore ‘fairy tale’ Germany in the Rhineland or experience a traditional Christmas at one of Germany’s famous Christmas markets in Aachen, Cologne or Düsseldorf, your students will return home with deeper cultural understanding and a love for all things German.
And if you’re visiting on a German language study trip, your students will love the many opportunities to use their language skills to explore the culture, leaving them with a greater enthusiasm for the subject, as well as giving them more confidence in using German.
The creativity
Germany has a long history of art, making it a fantastic choice for an art students. And it’s ideal for a design and technology trip too, with German engineering considered among the best in the world!
The opportunity to bring STEM to life
If you want to bring science or maths to life for your students and show them the real-world applications of your subject, then a school trip to Germany is hard to beat. Germany’s economic capital, Frankfurt, is a fascinating option for maths school trips, while Cologne’s variety of science attractions is the ideal choice to inspire your young scientists.
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School Christmas Markets Trip to Aachen
School Primary Languages Trip to Aachen
The historic city of Aachen is a smaller, safe city with plenty of culture to explore, making it ideal for a primary German school trip!
£160PP
Cold War School Trip to Berlin
A history school trip to Berlin with a focus on the Cold War will give your students to better understand how and why the city was divided!
£417PP
Political History School Trip to Berlin
Your school trip to Berlin offers students the opportunity to discover the politics behind WW1, WW2, the Cold War and the EU!
£240PP
School German Culture Trip to Berlin
Introduce your students to the German culture with a German school trip to Berlin, the vibrant capital city!
£405PP
School German Language Study Trip to Berlin
Berlin offers total immersion in the German language and culture, with German lessons at a specialist language school!
£596PP
The Nazis & the Holocaust School Trip to Berlin
After this trip, your students will better understand how and why the Nazis rose to power.
£501PP
The Nazis & the Holocaust School Trip to Berlin & Krakow
A history school trip to Berlin & Krakow includes a visit to Auschwitz and is unmissable for groups studying the Nazis & the Holocaust.
£749PP
School Art Trip to Berlin
Berlin is a hugely exciting destination for young artists, making it a great choice for your art school trip!
£519PP
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Activities in Germany that your school group will love
East Side Gallery
The longest surviving section of the Wall that once divided the city, this half-mile stretch along the bank of the
Jewish Museum Berlin
Daniel Libeskind's steel lightening bolt of a building is as much a part of this groundbreaking new museum as the
DDR Museum
Welcome to one of Europe's most interactive museums!The DDR Museum offers you a hands-on experience of the everyday life of
Checkpoint Charlie Museum
During the lifetime of the Berlin Wall, this was the only way for non-Germans to cross from one half of
Bundestag
Formerly the Reichstag, the seat of Germany's parliament lay empty and derelict from 1933 to 1999. Now crowned with a
Phantasialand
Phantasialand is one of Europe’s top entertainment parks. Situated in Brühl near Cologne, in the heart of the Rhineland, it
Marksburg
Towering above the riverside village of Braubach, the Marksburg is the only castle in the Rhine Valley never to have
Black Forest Open Air Museum
Find out all about life and work in the Black Forest over the last 400 years. As well as the
Where to visit in Germany
School trips to Aachen
School trips to Aachen offer a fantastic introduction to Germany and, in particular, make for a fantastic end-of-term festive treat!
Most groups that arrange an educational tour to Aachen do so as a Christmas markets or primary languages school trip. But whatever your reasons for visiting, we’ll tailor-make your school trip to Aachen to ensure that it suits your curriculum and learning objectives.
School trips to Berlin
School trips to Berlin remain a hugely popular option for teachers of many subjects, including German, history, art, and design and technology.
Berlin is one of our favourite destinations because you can go there every year and still find something new to see and do each time, which makes it a great choice for a regular, annual school trip.
Plus, because we know the city so well ourselves, we can help you design an itinerary to suit your specific requirements and learning objectives.
Of course, you’ll want to spend some of your time in Berlin sightseeing and visits to the Brandenburg Gate, the Bundestag, and the TV Tower are not to be missed.
It's a perfect year-round destination. And although the warm summers in Berlin are lovely, you may want to consider visiting during December to include a visit to the Christmas markets.
School trips to Black Forest
School trips to the Black Forest are ideal for groups wishing to get away from the crowds and explore the ‘real’ Germany!
Most popular as a destination for German school trips, the Black Forest offers lots of exciting opportunities to explore the German culture.
School trips to Cologne
School trips to Cologne offer your students the exciting opportunity to visit this spectacular cathedral city at the heart of the Rhineland!
Although most popular among German and science groups, whatever your reason for your school trip to Cologne, we’ll tailor it to suit your curriculum and specific learning objectives.
School trips to Düsseldorf
School trips to Düsseldorf’s Christmas markets are a great alternative to nearby Cologne and certain to be a big hit with your students!
Most groups choose to visit Düsseldorf to experience its Christmas markets, but whatever your reason for visiting, we’ll ensure that your school trip to Düsseldorf is tailor made to suit your curriculum and specific learning objectives.
School trips to Frankfurt
School trips to Frankfurt offer students the opportunity to explore the beating heart of the German economy!
Most school groups who visit Frankfurt choose to do so on a maths or business studies school trip. Whatever your reason for visiting, we’ll tailor-make your school trip to ensure it suits your curriculum and specific learning objectives.
School trips to Munich
Your school trip to Munich will give your students the opportunity to explore a historic German city that remains an important cultural centre for modern Germany!
Munich is the third-largest city in Germany and the capital of Bavaria. Munich is an important centre for art, science and culture, and the city’s museums, vibrant art scene and string of festivals make for a diverse and educational trip.
This sophisticated city has a long history and boasts a range of historical and cultural activities, especially for those studying the Nazis and the Holocaust. During the 1920s, Munich was the home of a number of emerging political factions, including the NSDAP, which is why the Nazis called the city the ‘Capital of the Movement’.
Munich is a truly charismatic city and an excellent choice for a German school trip, especially if you are looking for a trip that will both introduce your students to the German culture and inspire in them a passion for the language and the country.
Some of the most popular visits among our groups include Neuschwanstein, a fairy tale castle made famous by Disney, and the Olympic Park constructed for the 1972 Olympic Games, which remains a marvel of modern engineering.
School trips to Rhine
School trips to the Rhine are an excellent choice for introducing your students to Germany and the German culture!
We often find that once our teachers take a group on a school trip to the Rhine, they tend to return year on year. That’s because this is an ideal location for school trips – it’s safe, much less busy than some of the big cities, and there are so many visits and activities here that you don’t have to replicate the exact same trip every year.
Learn more about Germany school trips
Read some of our latest blogs covering school trips to Germany.
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16 May 2019
Getting to Know Berlin by Asha Loizou
Asha recently visited Berlin - find out what she thought of her first visit to the German capital.
05 Mar 2019
James Wylie's Five Top Tips for School Trips to Berlin
Itinerary Coordinator James Wylie's five top tips for groups going on a school trip to Berlin.
09 Jul 2019
Lynsey and Asha's Trip to Berlin
Lynsey and Asha recently took a tour of some of the most popular visits and activities for our school groups in Berlin.
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FAQs
I can't see the destination in Germany I want to travel to - does this mean you can't help me?
Not at all. What you see on this page is our most popular school trip destinations in Germany. But we've actually got great relationships with suppliers all over the country, which means we can pretty much take you wherever you want to go.
Just get in touch and we'll see what we can do.
Equally, if you have an idea of what you want to do, but you're not sure which destination would be the best choice for your group, just contact us and we'll be pleased to chat through the options with you.
Should we fly or travel by coach to Germany?
This will largely depend on your group requirements and budget. If you have a large group (i.e. a group large enough to fill a coach) then coach could be the cheaper option. It's also much better for the environment and, as it's door-to-door, it's often more convenient too.
But Germany is quite a long way and you'll need to factor in the journey times into your trip.
Often, groups will travel by coach to places like Aachen and the Rhineland, with those travelling to Berlin and Munich preferring to fly.
At the end of the day, the choice is entirely yours. But your Tour Adviser will be more than happy to chat through the options with you and help you work out what the best option is for your trip.
Do you offer travel insurance?
We do. Travel insurance is an optional extra and you can find out more about it in our travel insurance resource (which includes the policy documents and FAQs).
If you decide against arranging this insurance through us (which is absolutely fine, by the way), please just remember you must have suitable travel and medical insurance to cover your group.
When is the best time to visit Germany on a school trip?
Germany is a year-round destination for school trips so, honestly, you'll have a great time whenever you can make it over.
Many groups choose to visit in December when the famous Christmas markets take place. This is a particularly good time to visit for language students as they'll be able to use their language skills when interacting with the stall holders.
If your students are studying history then the vibrant cities of Berlin and Munich are ideal in any season. In the summer, many groups choose to visit the Rhine and the Black Forest, when the communities in these regions tend to hold exciting festivals (and the weather is a bit more reliable so you can plan on enjoying these stunning landscapes properly).
Can the trip itinerary be adapted to my curriculum and requirements?
Every single trip we arrange is tailor made, so absolutely yes.
Our Tour Advisers and Itinerary Coordinators are all experienced school travel specialists. They'll work closely with you to make sure your itinerary supports your learning objectives. They'll be able to offer suggestions and advice to make sure you make the most of your time.
So, when you're browsing through our school trips, just remember that the itineraries and activities you see are there for inspiration only - your own itinerary can look as similar or as different as you want.
Equally, we've suggested trip durations based on what groups usually request - if you want to go for a shorter or longer duration, just let us know.
How far ahead should I start planning my trip?
As a general rule, we recommend that you start planning your trip 12-18 months before you want to travel. This gives you plenty of time to get it approved and launched to students and parents.
Planning early will mean you have a greater choice of accommodation and travel options - and it will make paying for the trip easier for families, as they'll be able to break it down into smaller, more manageable payments.
You can check out our trip-planning timeline for a better idea of the process and when you should expect to be doing things.
If you are looking to travel sooner than this, it is possible. But it will depend on availability and you may find prices are a bit higher - but get in touch and let's see what's possible.
What accommodation options are there in Germany?
It really depends on where exactly you want to go, but there's usually a great choice of accommodation options in Germany.
If you need to keep costs down as much as possible, you could go for youth hostel-style accommodation. Basic but comfortable, this will see students sharing dormitory-style rooms, which is usually the cheapest option.
Or you may prefer to spend a bit more on hotel accommodation, if the budget allows for a little more comfort.
Whatever type of accommodation you go for, you can be sure it's suitable for school groups. That's because, as a member of the School Travel Forum with a rigorous Safety Management System in place, we'll only offer accommodation we believe to be suitable.