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 1/4
Morning
Depart school
Channel crossing
Evening
Arrivehotel and have evening meal
Day 2/4
Morning
Visit Freiburg and explore town with a guided tour
Afternoon
Ride the Schauinsland cable car for stunning views across the region
Evening
Evening meal in accommodation
Day 3/4
Morning
Visit Black Forest Open Air Museum
Afternoon
Guided tour of Eble Uhren-Park
Drive to Triberg and explore the area around the Triberg Waterfall
Evening
Evening meal in accommodation followed by leaving disco
Day 4/4
Morning
Depart for Calais for ferry/Eurotunnel crossing
Evening
Arrive back at school
What's included?
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3 nights' half-board accommodation
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Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
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Detailed information pack
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Free staff place ratio 1:8
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Itinerary planning service
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Motorway tolls and taxes
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Return Channel crossings
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Return executive coach travel
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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
- 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
Educational activities and visits
Black Forest Open Air Museum
Find out all about life and work in the Black Forest over the last 400 years. As well as the… Read More
Dorotheenhütte Glass Factory
Located in Wolfach, theDorotheenhütte glass factorydisplays many examplesof glassblowing all done on site.Glass has been made in this area for… Read More
Eble-Uhren Park
The Eble family have been making traditional clocks in the Black Forest since 1900. From humble beginnings, their workshop has… Read More
Cultural activities and visits
Europa Park
Germany's largest adventure park boasts 13 themed areas based on different European countries and comprises over 100 attractions.Immerse yourselves in… Read More
Freiburg
Freiburg is the gateway to the Black Forest in the south-western part of Germany and lies close to France and… Read More
Rhine Falls
The Rhine Falls are the largest waterfalls in Europe and offer a spectacular showpiece to visitors. Located near the town… Read More
Schauinsland Cable Car
A pleasurable and impressive way to spend your free-time in Freiburg during any time of the year: the cable car… Read More
Steinwasen Park
Situated in the high Black Forest, Steinwasen Park is a magnet to nature, as well as thrillseekers. There is the… Read More
Strasbourg
Strasbourg is the intellectual and economic capital of Alsace. Its privileged geographical situation as a centre of international communications, as… Read More
Titisee
A hundred years ago there were just about a handful of farmhouses in this location, until the year 1929 the… Read More
Accommodation
Hotel Renchtalblick offers modern rooms with free Wi-Fi. The hotel has been family-owned for several generations. All rooms at the Renchtalblick were renovated in 2013 and are decorated on various themes. All have a a flat-screen TV and a modern bathroom, and almost all have a balcony. A German-style breakfast buffet is available each morning. The hotel restaurant serves German food and specialities from the Alsace region. The Renchtalblick’s terrace offers views of the Black Forest and the town centre. Facilities for children at the Renchtalblick include a playground and a bowling alley.
This family-run guest house is set in countryside in the South West Corner of Germany, just 9 hours from Calais. A short drive to the slopes of Feldberg, close to Lake Titisee and the Badeparadies Water Park is nearby too.Students will be accommodated in multi-bedded rooms, and adults in twins. All rooms are en-suite and some have balconies.Breakfast and evening meal are served every day in the hotel's traditional on-site restaurant. Snacks and drinks are available from reception in the evenings.The hotel also offers its guests use of free WiFi, a lounge, and terrace with BBQ facilities.
Supporting you every step of the way
1 Creating Your Perfect Trip
We'll tailor make your school trip to meet your specific requirements
2 Launching your trip to parents and students
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3 After you've booked
Your dedicated Itinerary Coordinator will work with you on the finer details of your trip
4 While you're away
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5 After your trip
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Need help?
Gail Biggins — Tour Adviser
Don’t hesitate to contact me for any advice or further information on how your school trip can be tailored to your requirements.
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