School Design and Technology Trip to Berlin

German engineering is world-renowned making Berlin a fantastic choice for a design and technology school trip.

There is so much to see and do in Berlin that we’ll be able to tailor your itinerary to meet your specific requirements. The Deutsches Technikmuseum presents a broad spectrum of old and new technology and demonstrates the various historical connections to culture and everyday life.

Another popular visit is KPM Welt, a modernised porcelain manufacturer, which offers students the opportunity to see the entire manufacturing process, from the initial design concept to the finished product. And don't worry if you only have a small group - with opportunities for history, politics, German and art, Berlin is an excellent choice for a cross-curricular school trip.

Suggested Itinerary

Day 1

Morning

Flight from UK

Afternoon

Walking architecture tour of Berlin

Evening

Evening meal at accommodation Visit to the Reichstag and Brandenburg Gate

Day 2

Morning

Visit to KPM Welt - a modernised porcelain manufacturer

Afternoon

Visit to Schultheis Brewery

Evening

Evening meal at accommodation followed by bowling

Day 3

Morning

Visit the Technikmuseum

Afternoon

Visit Fassbender and explore the surrounding area

Evening

Evening meal at accommodation followed by a visit to the cinema

Day 4

Morning

Visit to Alexanderplatz and the TV Tower

Afternoon

Transfer to the airport for return flight to the UK

3 nights' half-board accommodation
Airport tax and passenger duty at current rates
ATOL protected return flights from the UK
Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
Detailed information pack
Free staff place ratio 1:10
Full itinerary planning service
Vamoos travel app - giving you access to all your trip documents on your phone or tablet
VAT at current rates to tour operators

Curriculum

A Level

Properties of different materials
Use of media in the design process
Digital technologies in design and manufacture
Importance of user-centred design
Key design movements and designers
Common features of manufacturing industries
Designing for the cleaner environment

GCSE

Impact of new and emerging technologies
Design and organisation of the workplace
Role of automation and manufacturing systems
The impact of resource consumption on the planet
Electronic design systems
Specialist techniques and processes
The work of designers and design companies
Meeting customer needs

Accommodation

a&o Berlin Hauptbahnhof

This modern hostel is well located on a quiet street near the main train station in central Berlin.Students will generally be accommodated in multi-bedded rooms and staff in twins. All rooms are en-suite and have modern furnishings/ TV.Hostel facilities include a roof-top bar, games room and multiple conference rooms.

Aletto Kudamm

Newly opened in April 2012, the Aletto Kudamm offers 3* comfort and is only a few minutes walk away from the Zoological Garden, Kurfuerstendamm, the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church and the famous KaDeWe.Students will generally be accommodated in multi-bedded rooms and staff in twins. All rooms are en-suite. Rooms are equipped with individually adjustable air-conditioning, Flatscreen TV with satellite television and radio stations, WiFi Internet access, shower-bath with WC, hairdryer and under-floor heating. Other facilities include a pool table, table football and other games. Weather permitting, there is a basketball court, 5-a-side football pitch, table tennis tables and boules area. The combination of a modern design, high quality facilities and excellent location make this an ideal hostel for school groups.

H2 Hotel Berlin Alexanderplatz

The modern H2 Hotel welcomes its guests to the heart of Berlin 24 hours a day.Groups will generally stay in triple or quad rooms, and group leaders in twins or singles. All rooms are air-conditioned, with flatscreen TVs, private bathrooms with underfloor heating, and free WiFi (available throughout the hotel).The hotel's "fresh island" and shop provide food for the whole day, from breakfast through to the evening meal. Outside of their very flexible mealtimes, coffees and fresh snacks are available too.

Jugendherberge Berlin Ostkreuz

Berlin Ostkreuz Youth Hostel offers modern, state-of-the-art amenities and is ideal for school groups. The youth hostel has 445 beds in total. All rooms have en-suite showers and toilets. Students will be accommodated in multi-bedded rooms (maximum 6 per room) and staff in twins or singles.The hostel boasts a welcoming lobby area, cosy bistro and dining rooms where guests can take their meals (breakfast, half or full-board), common rooms for leisure activities and 18 meeting rooms, plus a large assembly hall.

Meininger Berlin East-Side-Gallery

Located opposite the last remaining piece of the Berlin Wall, the East Side Gallery, this hotel also boasts easy public transport links to all of the city's attractions. Students stay in multi-bedded rooms, with staff in twins or singles. Breakfast, packed lunches and evening meals are all available. As well as a bar and lobby area, there is also a game zone that your students will love!

Meininger Berlin Hauptbahnhof

If you're looking for a hotel in Berlin that offers super quick and easy access to all of the city's attractions, then the Meininger Berlin Hauptbahnhof is hard to beat, as it's located next to Berlin's central station! Students will stay in multi-bedded rooms, with staff in twins or singles. The hotel can provide breakfast, packed lunches and evening meals. Plus, as well as a bar and lobby area, the hotel boasts a fantastic game zone that will go down a treat with your group!

a&o Berlin Mitte

Located in the Mitte district of Berlin, this hostel's central location means you're right in the heart of the action. You'll be just two metro stations from Alexanderplatz and 10 minutes' walk from Ostbahnhof. All guestrooms feature a fully-equipped bathroom and WiFi is available throughout the property.

Educational Activities

Altes Museum

The Altes Museum, built between 1823 and 1830 based on the design by Karl Friedrich Schinkel, is one of the

Berlin Architecture Tour

Take an architecture tour of Berlin. The most popular of which is Potsdamer Platz - In Past and Present. In

Berlin Weltballon

Hit the heights with the Hi-Flyer and get a bird‘s eye view of Berlin - from 150 metres up! As

Berliner Fernsehturm (TV Tower)

Visible from almost any point in the city, the television tower was a flagship of East German architecture.

BMW Motorcycle Plant

Robots build cars in an automobile factory

A guided tour of BMW’s motorcycle plant enables you to see how motorcycles are built, right from the start of the production line to then end, as well as the working environment. There is also the opportunity to ask any questions you may have.

Deutsches Technikmuseum (Museum of Technology)

The Deutsches Technikmuseum, founded in 1982 is a perfectfor fans of transport and technology. Despite its name, the majority of

KPM Welt

A visit to the modernised porcelain manufacturer lets you see how the world renowned table services, gifts and accessories are

Marheinekehalle Indoor Market

There's no better place to experience the Berlin way of life than at a food market with the multi cultural

Neues Museum

At the time it was built, the Neues Museum was one of the most ambitious building projects in Prussia. Erected

Schultheiss Brewery

This guided tour offers groups the chance to see beer being produced, focusingon how beer is brewed in the present

Science Center Medical Technology

Walking and grasping are things we do every day yet what happens in the body during these activities is complex

Science Center Spectrum

Why is the sky blue? Can you see heat? And why does a plane stay up in the sky? Just

Autostadt

Explore the world of one of Germany's best known car manufacturers, Volkswagen!

Cultural Activities

Chocolatiers Fassbender & Rausch

Fassbender & Rausch began making chocolates in Berlin in 1863. Since then the shop has become the largest outlet of

Olympic Stadium

The Berlin Olympic Stadium was constructed for the Olympic Summer Games of 1936 under the general architectural direction of architect

Supporting you every step of the way

Creating your perfect trip

Your quote will be put together by an experienced Tour Adviser who’ll be an expert in the subject area and will know the destination really well too. They’ll work with you to create a trip to suit your group’s needs and meet your learning objectives.

Launching your trip to parents and students

The next step is to get your trip approved and then get students signed up to it. Our ‘Trip Launch Pack’ will help you with this step. This is full of resources (all free to download) designed to make your life easier at this crucial point in the trip planning process.

After you’ve booked

Once you’ve booked, your dedicated Itinerary Coordinator will start work on the finer details. They’ll make sure your itinerary makes the most of your time and they’ll take on most of the admin tasks for your trip (freeing you up to do what you do best – teach).

Support while you’re away

From lost property to properly lost, we’ll always be on the end of the phone while you’re out on the trip. You’ll get a final info pack before you go, as well as access to all your trip documents via the Vamoos app.

After your trip

We’ll ask you for feedback, so we can improve our service. Let’s start planning your next trip too, so parents have plenty of time to pay (and so it’s less stressful for you). And don’t forget to head to our resources hub to continue the learning back in the classroom.