Take a German school trip to the Black Forest and watch your students fall in love with Germany!
Germany’s Black Forest has always been a popular destination for school trips and language tours. The region borders both France and Switzerland and is an area of beautiful forests with clear lakes and rolling hills.
This area of Germany is famous for its local crafts, such as cuckoo clocks, glass blowing and cakes, so there’s lots to keep your students entertained and give them a glimpse into the traditional side of Germany, as well as offering them plenty of opportunity to practise their German language skills. You'll be able to visit Freiburg, safe, student-friendly city which can be explored on foot. And Strasbourg and the European Parliament are also close. You could even choose to visit the spectacular Rhine Falls in Switzerland, or spend the day at Europapark theme park!
Suggested Itinerary (4 days, 3 nights)
| Day | Morning Summary | Afternoon Summary | Evening Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Depart school Channel crossing |
Arrivehotel and have evening meal |
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| 2 |
Visit Freiburg and explore town with a guided tour |
Ride the Schauinsland cable car for stunning views across the region |
Evening meal in accommodation |
| 3 |
Visit Black Forest Open Air Museum |
Guided tour of Eble Uhren-Park Drive to Triberg and explore the area around the Triberg Waterfall |
Evening meal in accommodation followed by leaving disco |
| 4 |
Depart for Calais for ferry/Eurotunnel crossing |
Arrive back at school |
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- 3 nights' 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
- Aspects of German-speaking society
- Festivals and traditions
- Art and architecture
- 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
- Environmental issues
- Holiday destinations
- Travel and tourism
- 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
- Plants and animals
- Cultural traditions
