School Christmas Markets Trip to Berlin
German school trips to Berlin are always a hit with students, but the vibrant German capital really is magical at Christmas time, making it a fantastic choice for your school trip to the German Christmas markets!
Home to 60 different Christmas markets, all of them with their own unique atmosphere, Berlin really does offer something for everyone. Why not try the Winterwelt in Potsdamer Platz, just outside the Sony Centre? This is one of the most popular Christmas markets in Berlin and features many stalls selling traditional seasonal gifts and cuisine, as well as Europe’s largest toboggan run and mobile ice rink.
Of course, you can combine your school trip to Berlin’s Christmas markets with a visit to the city’s many historical and cultural attractions, including the Brandenburg Gate and the Checkpoint Charlie Museum. Or team up with the school's history, art or design and technology department to make this trip cross-curricular.
Suggested Itinerary (4 days, 3 nights)
Day 1/4
Afternoon
Fly to Berlin
Transfer to accommodation by S-Bahn
Evening
Evening meal in accommodation followed by visit to Alexanderplatz and the TV Tower
Day 2/4
Morning
Visit to Potsdamer Platz, Brandenburg Gate and Reichstag
Afternoon
Visit to Checkpoint Charlie Museum
Evening
Evening meal in accommodation
Visit to Winterwelt Christmas markets at Potsdamer Platz
Day 3/4
Morning
Visit to the Berlin Story Bunker
Afternoon
Visit to Kaiser Wilhelm Gedächtniskirche and the Christmas market nearby
Evening
Evening meal in accommodation
Visit to IMAX cinema
Day 4/4
Morning
Visit the Berlin Wall Memorial
Afternoon
Transfer by S-Bahn to airport for flight back to the UK
What's included?
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3 nights' half-board accommodation
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Airport taxes and passenger duty at current rates
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ATOL protected return flights from the UK
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Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
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Detailed information pack
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Free staff place ratio 1:10
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Itinerary planning service
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Public transport tickets (zones ABC) for duration of your stay
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Vamoos travel app - giving you access to all your trip documents on your phone or tablet
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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
Educational activities and visits
Cultural activities and visits
Berlin Christmas Market
The Christmas Markets in Berlin are renowned for their metropolitan flair and, as a result, often have an edgier, more… Read More
Berliner Fernsehturm (TV Tower)
Visible from almost any point in the city, the television tower was a flagship of east German architecture. From its… Read More
Brandenburg Gate
The Brandenburg Gate was commissioned by Friedrich Wilhelm II to represent peace. Designed by Karl Gotthard Langhans, the Court Superintendent… Read More
East Side Gallery
The longest surviving section of the Wall that once divided the city, this half-mile stretch along the bank of the… Read More
Kaiser Wilhelm Gedächtnis Kirche
Built to commemorate Germany’s first Kaiser and gutted by bombing in 1943, this church’s spire, "der Hohle Zahn" ("the hollow… Read More
Kurfürstendamm
Known to the people of Berlin as Ku'damm, this broad alley which cuts a swate through the West Berlin is… Read More
Potsdamer Platz
In the years since German reunification Potsdamer Platz has made a transformation from a swathe of no man's land abutting… Read More
Ritter Chocolate Workshop
Visit the capital of German chocolate in Berlin and create your own Ritter chocolate, from choosing the ingredients to designing… Read More
Accommodation
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.
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.
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