School German Culture Trip to Berlin

Take a trip to Berlin, Germany’s buzzing capital, to give your students an unforgettable introduction to German culture!

Berlin is the perfect setting in which to inspire a love of all things German in your students. It’s packed full of fascinating history and yet is still a modern, vibrant and cool city.

Whether it’s meeting a former Cold War political prisoner, taking part in a street art workshop, making your own chocolate bars or touring the city by bike or Segway, your itinerary will be carefully designed to meet your requirements, to ensure your students enjoy the experience of Berlin that you want them to have.

Are your students preparing for exams? Then you may like to consider our German Language Study Trip to Berlin instead, as this includes German language lessons at a specialist language school.

Suggested Itinerary

Day 1

Afternoon

Flight to Berlin Transfer to accommodation by S-Bahn

Evening

Evening meal in accommodation followed by visit to Alexanderplatz and the TV Tower

Day 2

Morning

Visit Potsdamer Platz, the Brandenburg Gate and the Reichstag

Afternoon

Visit Checkpoint Charlie and the Jewish Museum

Evening

Evening meal in accommodation followed by visit to IMAX cinema

Day 3

Morning

Visit the Berlin Story Bunker

Afternoon

Visit the Kaiser Wilhelm Gedächtniskirche and the Tiergarten

Evening

Evening meal in accommodation followed by bowling

Day 4

Morning

Visit the Berlin Wall Memorial

Afternoon

Transfer to airport by S-Bahn for flight back to the UK

3 nights' half-board accommodation
Airport tax and passenger duty at current rates
Return airport transfers in-resort
ATOL protected return flights from the UK
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

A Level

Aspects of German-speaking society
Multiculturalism in German-speaking society
Festivals and traditions
Art and architecture
Cultural life in Berlin, past and present
Germany and the EU
Politics and the youth
German reunification and its consequences
The digital world
Youth culture: fashion, trends, music and TV
Individual research project opportunities

GCSE

Food, drink and eating out
Daily life and free time activities
Customs, celebrations and festivals
Home, town and neighbourhood
Sports and music events
Understanding German culture and identity

Key Stage 3

Exploring the town
Hobbies and pastimes
Food and drink
Eating out
Introducing yourself
Describing others
Likes and dislikes
Cultural traditions

Accommodation

a&o Berlin Hauptbahnhof

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.

Aletto Kudamm

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.

a&o Berlin Mitte

Located in the Mitte district of Berlin, this hostel's central location means you're right in the heart of the action. You'll be just two metro stations from Alexanderplatz and 10 minutes' walk from Ostbahnhof. All guestrooms feature a fully-equipped bathroom and WiFi is available throughout the property.

Meininger Berlin Hauptbahnhof

If you're looking for a hotel in Berlin that offers super quick and easy access to all of the city's attractions, then the Meininger Berlin Hauptbahnhof is hard to beat, as it's located next to Berlin's central station! Students will stay in multi-bedded rooms, with staff in twins or singles. The hotel can provide breakfast, packed lunches and evening meals. Plus, as well as a bar and lobby area, the hotel boasts a fantastic game zone that will go down a treat with your group!

Meininger Berlin East-Side-Gallery

Located opposite the last remaining piece of the Berlin Wall, the East Side Gallery, this hotel also boasts easy public transport links to all of the city's attractions. Students stay in multi-bedded rooms, with staff in twins or singles. Breakfast, packed lunches and evening meals are all available. As well as a bar and lobby area, there is also a game zone that your students will love!

Educational Activities

Brandenburg Gate Museum

Experience history like you are there.

Bundestag

Take your students to visit the Bundestag, formerly the Reichstag, which is once again the focus of German political life.

Checkpoint Charlie Museum

During the lifetime of the Berlin Wall, this was the only way for non-Germans to cross from one half of the city to the other.

Jewish Museum Berlin

The most visited museum in Germany, it's guaranteed to be a thought-provoking experience.

Memories of the Cold War - Meet a Former Political Prisoner

A rare and memorable opportunity to make history come to life.

Cultural Activities

Berlin Bike Tour

A bike tour is a particularly great way to get a taste of life in Berlin and learn about its

Berlin Street Art Workshop

During this tour, groups will get a detailed view of over 50 local and international artists works on display in

Berliner Fernsehturm (TV Tower)

Visible from almost any point in the city, the television tower was a flagship of East German architecture.

Best of Berlin Segway Tour

Arguably the best way to see the city, this tour takes you by all the main attractions with a local

Blue Man Group Berlin

The Blue Man Group show has been described as intense, innovative and creative... and a little crazy! The show is

East Side Gallery

The longest surviving section of the Wall that once divided the city, this half-mile stretch along the bank of the River Spree was decorated by artists from across the world in 1990.

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

Potsdamer Platz

In the years since German reunification Potsdamer Platz has made a transformation from a swathe of no man's land abutting

Filmpark Babelsberg

Babelsberg was the home of German cinema in its heyday in the twenties and thirties. This theme park lets children

Supporting you every step of the way

Creating your perfect trip

Your quote will be put together by an experienced Tour Adviser who’ll be an expert in the subject area and will know the destination really well too. They’ll work with you to create a trip to suit your group’s needs and meet your learning objectives.

Launching your trip to parents and students

The next step is to get your trip approved and then get students signed up to it. Our ‘Trip Launch Pack’ will help you with this step. This is full of resources (all free to download) designed to make your life easier at this crucial point in the trip planning process.

After you’ve booked

Once you’ve booked, your dedicated Itinerary Coordinator will start work on the finer details. They’ll make sure your itinerary makes the most of your time and they’ll take on most of the admin tasks for your trip (freeing you up to do what you do best – teach).

Support while you’re away

From lost property to properly lost, we’ll always be on the end of the phone while you’re out on the trip. You’ll get a final info pack before you go, as well as access to all your trip documents via the Vamoos app.

After your trip

We’ll ask you for feedback, so we can improve our service. Let’s start planning your next trip too, so parents have plenty of time to pay (and so it’s less stressful for you). And don’t forget to head to our resources hub to continue the learning back in the classroom.