Your German school trip to Cologne will leave your students with a greater understanding of German culture and, hopefully, a real passion for the German language!
The cathedral city of Cologne is Germany's 4th largest city and has a lot to offer school groups studying the German language. This is the cultural centre of the Rhineland and was founded by the Romans over 2,000 years ago, so there’s plenty of history to discover here. Highlights include the famous Gothic cathedral, a Rhine boat trip and, of course, the Lindt Chocolate Museum. Cologne is a magical city at any time of year, but especially so at Christmas, when you can visit its numerous Christmas markets.
Most groups choose to include a visit to Phantasialand, one of Europe's top entertainment parks. There are 7 zones all with different focuses or themes, such as Berlin, Mexico and Deep in Africa, making it educational, as well as entertaining. Each has its own individual character, but they all have one thing in common – the potential for learning through experience.
Suggested Itinerary (4 days, 3 nights)
| Day | Morning Summary | Afternoon Summary | Evening Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Depart school |
Travel to Cologne |
Arrive in Cologne Check in and evening meal at accommodation |
| 2 |
Guided tour of Cologne and visit to the Gothic cathedral |
Visit to Lindt Chocolate Museum and the Sports Museum |
Evening meal in accommodation followed by bowling evening |
| 3 |
Full-day excursion to Phantasialand |
Continue the fun at Phantasialand |
Evening meal in accommodation followed by disco evening |
| 4 |
Depart Cologne |
Return journey to the UK |
Arrive back at school |
- 3 nights' half-board accommodation
- Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
- Day pass for Phantasialand
- 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
- Sports and music events
- 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
- Cultural traditions
