On a politics school trip to Berlin, your students will explore the long and complex political history of Germany, from monarchy to the Weimar Republic, the Third Reich, the division of Germany during the Cold War and, eventually, stable democracy!
Berlin’s turbulent history has left the city with a wealth of historic sites and museums focused on political history and, for this reason, it really is unrivalled as a destination for politics school trips.
It’s also an important city within the European Union, making it a great choice for groups studying the EU too. The Europa Experience is a 360° cinema, which allows your students to witness a plenary session of the European Parliament. They can then learn more about the role of MEPs and Commissioners.
Small group? The good news is that Berlin is a fantastic destination for cross-curricular school trips, so why not team up with another department? History, German, art and design and technology are just some of the subjects for which a school trip to Berlin works well.
Suggested Itinerary (3 days, 2 nights)
| Day | Morning Summary | Afternoon Summary | Evening Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Flight to Berlin, transfer to accommodation |
Bundestag Dome and Europa Experience |
Evening meal |
| 2 |
Guided tour of Hohenschonhausen Stasi Prison by former inmate |
DDR Museum |
Evening meal |
| 3 |
Story of Berlin |
Transfer to airport |
Return flight to UK |
- 2 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
- 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 Links
A-Level
- Formation, role and objectives of the EU
- Challenges of German Nationalism
- Germany: democracy and dictatorship
- West Germany and the DDR
- Origins of the Cold War
- International relations and global conflict
