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Let your students experience maths outside of the classroom with a visit to Frankfurt.
Visit the beating heart of the German economy, financial centre of the Eurozone and home to the German stock exchange. Located in nearby Gießen is Mathematikum, Germany's only dedicated Maths Museum. Bring maths to life for your students and experience the fun side of mathematics through more than 100 interactive exhibits.
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4 Days/3 Nights
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Includes:
- 3 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
- Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
- Free itinerary planning service
- Motorway tolls and taxes
- VAT
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Example AccommodationMathematikum
The Mathematikum is a museum, located in Gießen, Germany, just North of Frankfurt, which offers a huge variety of mathematical hands-on exhibits. It opened its doors in November 2002. Since then, more than 500,000 visitors have been there. Check out the fun side of mathematics through more than 100 interactive exhibits on three floors. How can a bridge be contructed not using any nails, glue, rope...
Money Museum of the Deutsche Bundesbank
Money plays an important role in every area of our lives. But only stable money is good money. The Money Museum of the Deutsche Bundesbank shows the fascinating world of monetary and foreign exchange policy and offers an introduction to the history of money.See how coins and banknotes are made. Find out what functions money performs. Try your hand at controlling the money stock. Can you achieve pr...
European Central Bank
Inside or outside the Eurozone, the European Central Bank is the nerve-centre of Europe’s economy. The ECB welcomes school groups from across Europe for presentations on the Euro, the structure of the ECB and its role in the new Europe. A unique opportunity to gain a glimpse behind the scenes of the European economy.
Main Tower
This is the best place to take in Frankfurt’s steel and glass skyline. Look out for Sir Norman Foster’s Commerzbank, at 259m city’s tallest building. Popular visit with all groups.
EXPLORA Museum of Science & Technology
Visual phenomena and optical illusions, anything that confuses the eye and the brain, are the speciality of EXPLORA, the Frankfurt Science Centre. Located in a former world war bunker in the Nordend district, the Explora Museum provides an interesting visual experience with a range of optical illusions and interactive exhibits such as holograms, 3-D art and warped mirrors.
Stock Exchange
When one thinks of the stock exchange the picture is of turbulent floor trading with wildly gesticulating traders who communicate and make deals via hand signals and shouting. This is the impression you get from the movies. Today although more than 90 percent of exchange turnover is handled via fully electronic and location-independent trading systems it is still worth taking a look at traditional...
Deutsche Bank
Visit to Deutsche Bank headquarters. Visitors can choose from a variety of presentations covering a wide range of banking topics. After a short video presentation which includes the possibility of a discussion on the topic covered, guests may also visit Deutsche Bank's trading floor. The Deutsche Bank Dialogue team also offers tailor-made presentations for school groups on the basics of banking, i...
Commerzbank-Arena Football Stadium
The Waldstadion (official name:Commerzbank-Arena) is a 52,300 seat stadium and is home to Eintracht Frankfurt . The Waldstadion was first opened in 1925 and during World War II it was used for political events of the Nazi Party.The stadium was completely rennovated in 2005 and used as a host venue for the 2006 World Cup.Guided tours are offered allowing you to take a glimpse behind the scenes of t...
| Morning | Afternoon | Evening | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Departure from school | Arrive in Frankfurt, check in to YH and Dinner | |
| Day 2 | Visit Mathematikum in Gießen | Visit the European Central Bank where you will learn about the ECB and its role and function | Dinner in accommodation |
| Day 3 | Visit the Money Museum of the Deutsche Bundesbank and learn from an expert about how the monetary system works | Take a ride to the top of the Main Tower, the best place to take in Frankfurt’s steel and glass skyline. Look out for Sir Norman Foster’s Commerzbank, at 259m city’s tallest building. | Dinner in accommodation |
| Day 4 | Depart accommodation and return to Calais | Arrive back at school | |
JH Frankfurt-Haus der Jugend
Located on the banks of the River Main YH Frankfurt is a excellent modern hostel. Students are accommodated in multibedded rooms, some of which are en-suite. Staff are accommodated in twin rooms. The hostel has a games room and internet access available.
Meininger City Hostel Frankfurt
This new 3* standard hostel has been open since summer 2010. They offer 162 rooms spread over 7 floors. Students will usually be accommodated in multi-bedded rooms and staff in twins. Rooms have shower/WC, TV, telephone and hair dryer and are accessed by a keycard system.
