Looking for a magical experience to get your German students talking? Look no further than a school trip to Aachen’s Christmas markets!
Aachen is Germany’s westernmost city and sits on the borders with Belgium and the Netherlands, putting it within easy reach for a short school trip to the German Christmas markets.
Once the imperial residence of Charlemagne, Aachen is now famous for its magical Christmas markets. Make sure you try some of the famous Printen – this local type of gingerbread is absolutely delicious, especially when it’s fresh out of the oven!
Suggested Itinerary (2 days, 1 night)
| Day | Morning Summary | Afternoon Summary | Evening Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Arrive in Aachen and enjoy breakfast in a traditional cafe Walking tour of the town Explore the Christmas markets, followed by lunch in a local cafe or from the food stalls at the market |
Visit the cathedral and treasury |
Evening meal at accommodation |
| 2 |
Explore Aachen while completing our Town Trail, followed by time to enjoy some traditional warm Printen, a local delicacy, from the Christmas market |
Depart and travel back to Calais for Channel crossing |
Arrive back at school |
- 1 night's half-board accommodation
- Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
- Detailed information pack
- Free staff place ratio 1:8
- Itinerary planning service
- Motorway tolls and taxes
- Return Channel crossings
- Return executive coach travel
- Vamoos travel app - giving you access to all your trip documents on your phone or tablet
- VAT at current rates to tour operators
Curriculum Links
A-Level
- Festivals and traditions
- Aspects of German-speaking society
- Cultural heritage
- Individual research project opportunities
GCSE
- Food, drink and eating out
- Customs, celebrations and festivals
- Travel and tourism
- Understanding German culture and identity
Key Stage 3
- Exploring the town
- Food and drink
- Cultural traditions
Primary
- Exploring the town
- Food and drink
- Traditional crafts
- Festivals and celebrations
