The Cold War School Trips
Help your students to gain a deeper understanding of the ideological differences that caused the Cold War, as well as learn more about what life was like for those living in East Germany and the Soviet Union on a Cold War-themed history trip to Germany!
Cold War school trips to Berlin
Although the ideological confrontation between the Soviet Union and the United States might not have involved direct conflict between the two superpowers, the Cold War, as it came to be known, was fought by all other available means.
Using economic pressure supported by huge propaganda efforts, both power blocks fought for dominance. Berlin, the city physically divided by this geopolitical tension, is the perfect place to explore the era.
If you want your students to learn more about the Berlin Wall, then visits to the Berlin Wall Memorial, the Berlin Wall Documentation Centre and the Asisi Berlin Wall Experience are unmissable. Your students will see for themselves how the wall physically separated the city, and the two conflicting ideologies. They’ll also hear the personal stories of some of those who lived in a divided Berlin, to find out how they were affected by the erection of the Berlin Wall.
At Checkpoint Charlie, the famous crossing point between East and West Berlin, students will learn more about the division of the city. At the museum, they’ll learn more about the desperate attempts people made to flee East Berlin.
If you want your students to get a better idea of what life was like in East Berlin and learn why people might have wanted to escape, then a visit to the DDR Museum is a must. This interactive museum really immerses visitors in life in the GDR, from ‘driving’ the iconic Trabant, to the reconstruction of a typical tower block apartment, with all its day-to-day items. Here, they’ll also learn more about what it was like to live under state surveillance.
Cold War School Trip to Berlin
A history school trip to Berlin with a focus on the Cold War will give your students to better understand how and why the city was divided!
- A-Level
- GCSE
- Key Stage 3
Why arrange a Cold War school trip?
Bring the period to life
The Cold War had such a huge impact on life in Europe and North America, particularly in Eastern Bloc where socialism had completely transformed millions of people’s day-to-day lives. A history school trip to Berlin offers students the opportunity to see how radically different life in the Eastern Bloc was to that in the West.
By visiting Berlin’s many fantastic attractions that tell the story of the Berlin Wall and life in East Berlin, your students will better understand how the city was physically and ideologically divided from 1961 to 1989.
Experiencing all this for themselves will give them a deeper understanding of why the ideological divide was so crucial and how this affected the lives of everyday people living in the Eastern Bloc.
Inspire them
There’s no better way to inspire your students than by giving them the opportunity to immerse themselves in history and bring the period they’re studying to life. This is especially the case when it comes to the Cold War, as this is a period in fairly recent history, that their parents and grandparents will certainly still have memories of.
This means that they can learn about the history from people who lived through it. Certainly, in Berlin we can arrange for your students to meet a former political prisoner, who will be happy to share their experiences with them.
Students will be able to make links between the events of the Cold War and current events and relations between NATO and Russia. It will be easy for them to understand how history doesn’t remain in the past and is often an important element of international politics today. They’ll better understand that a good working knowledge of history can help us to understand what is happening around us. And, who knows, perhaps this could persuade them to take their studies further!
Enjoy the trip as much as your students
Founded by former teachers, we understand the value of history school trips and how to make them successful.
Your trip will be completely tailor made, to ensure that it meets your specific requirements and learning objectives. And we’ll be on hand throughout the process to answer any questions you have.
In fact, we’ll be with you every step of the way, from now until you return home at the end of your trip. While abroad, you’ll be able to reach us with just one phone call, at any time of the day or night. And, with this comprehensive level of support while you’re away, you’ll be able to relax and enjoy immersing yourself in history as much as your students.
Why choose Halsbury?
Here are just a few reasons why teachers choose Halsbury for educational school trips that inspire.
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School trips designed by teachers for teachers
Originally founded by teachers in 1986, we understand the pressures on you as Group Leader and are here to make the process of running your school trip as easy as possible.
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School trips tailored to your curriculum
We'll design your trip around your specific learning objectives and curriculum, to ensure your school trip is a truly educational experience.
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Health & safety prioritised
As a proud Assured Member of the School Travel Forum, the health and safety of your group is always our priority.
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Support every step of the way
We'll be with you every step of the way, from your very first enquiry until the moment you return home, including 24-hour support while you’re on your school trip.
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Financially secure school trips
We're ABTA bonded and all our air tours are ATOL protected, so you can be sure that your school trip is financially secure.
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Rewarding loyalty scheme
You'll earn loyalty points from your very first school trip with Halsbury. These can be used towards a discount on your school trip or a free gift for your school.