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The Black Forest in Germany has always been a popular destination for school trips and language tours.
The Black Forest borders both France and Switzerland and is an area of beautiful forests with clear lakes and rolling hills. This area of Germany is famous for its local crafts such as cuckoo clocks, glass blowing and cakes and there are lots of activities to keep your group entertained.
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5 days/4 nights
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Includes:
- 4 nights half board accommodation
- Return executive coach travel (TV/Video/WC/Seatbelts)
- Return Ferry/Eurotunnel crossings
- Free staff place ratio 1:8
- Detailed information pack
- Fully comprehensive travel and medical insurance
- Itinerary planning service
- Motorway tolls and taxes
- VAT
Suggested Activities
Sample Itinerary
Example AccommodationDorotheenhütte Glass Factory
In Wolfach there is a glassworks, the Dorotheenhütte with display of glassblowing at Dorotheenhütte. Older children have chance to have a go at glass-blowing for themselves. Glass has been made in this area for around 2000 years, and the experts at Wolfach are still using traditional glass-blowing techniques. Watch them make lead-crystal art in front of your eyes, and there is then the c...
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 farmhouses that represent all the regions in the Black Forest, the museum also has animals, craft demonstrations and activity days for people of all ages
Europa Park
Known as the most popular theme park in Germany, Europa Park is split into fifteen different areas, mostly named after European countries or regions. New for 2009, experience the "megacoaster" - Blue Ice! You'll be turned upside down not once, but four times and is the rollercoaster for all the people who think they have tried everything! If you want something a bit tamer, don't worry - Europa par...
Rhine Falls
The Rhine Falls are the largest waterfalls in Europe and offer a spectacular showpiece to visitors. Located near the town of Schaffhausen in northern Switzerland and close to the German border, the falls are 150m (450ft) wide and 23m (75ft) high, with an average flow of some 700 m³/s of water. Taking a boat trip into the basin below the cataracts you can feel the great power of the rushing wa...
Titisee
A hundred years ago there were just about a handful of farmhouses. Until the year 1929 the settlement which covered a larger area was called "Viertäler" which means four valleys. Today the town called "Titisee" is a health resort with many hotels and inns. In a community reform programme the town was connected with the town of " Neustadt" and now it is called "Titisee-Neustadt". It has develo...
Steinwasen Park
Situated in the high Black Forest, Steinwasen Park is a magnet to nature, as well as thrillseekers. There is the chance to burn off excess energy in the extensive, forest-flanked grounds, get up close to free roaming animals or release your inner Indiana Jones on the world's longest hanging bridge. Other highlights include toboggans that speed 800 metres along hairpin bends, the hair-raising train...
Freiburg
Freiburg is the gateway to the Black Forest in the south-western part of Germany and lies close to France and Switzerland The climate of the area is very mild and has turned Freiburg into a centre of wine production. popular opinion has it that Freiburg is the warmest, sunniest city in Germany.
Schauinsland Cable Car
A pleasurable and impressive way to spend your free-time in Freiburg during any time of the year: The cable car gives you the opportunity to experience incredible panoramic views from the top of the 1284m high Schauinsland.
Strasbourg
Strasbourg is the intellectual and economic capital of Alsace. Its privileged geographical situation as a centre of international communications, as well as its rich history, ensure its exceptional importance. It was therefore natural that Strasbourg was chosen as the home of European institutions.
| Morning | Afternoon | Evening | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Depart school and cross channel | Arrive hotel and have dinner | |
| Day 2 | Visit Black Forest Open Air Museum | Visit Freiburg, explore town with a guided tour. Go on the Schauinsland Cable Car for stunning views over the region. | Dinner in the hotel |
| Day 3 | Day spent at Europa Park, Germany's largest theme park. | Dinner in the hotel | |
| Day 4 | Morning: visit to Eble Uhren-Park with a guided tour. Drive to Triberg and explore the area around the Triberg Waterfall | Afternoon: Drive to Feldberg and take a ride on the chairlift | Dinner in the hotel |
| Day 5 | Depart hotel after breakfast and drive back to Calais for channel crossing | Arrive back at school | |
Our dedicated itinerary planners will work with you to create your personal itinerary, request a quote above to find out more.
Hotel Sonnenmatte
This family-run guest house set in countryside just outside Titisee offers a wide range of amenities, including a games room, a heated swimming pool, garden chess and a large open area for games, sitting and relaxing. Students will be acommodated in 3-5 bedded rooms, with adults in twins. All rooms are en-suite.
Please note that this hotel has typical 'German beds' ie. twin beds pushed together and housed in a wooden frame, there are however two separate mattresses and two separate duvets etc.
Please note that this hotel has typical 'German beds' ie. twin beds pushed together and housed in a wooden frame, there are however two separate mattresses and two separate duvets etc.
