School Trips to Berlin

Art & Design

From world class museums and galleries to the Berlin Wall and neighbourhoods decked with street art, few cities can compare to Berlin’s vibrant art and design scene.

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Business Studies

The city of Berlin is a large factor when determining Germany as a major European and global economic power. Where better place to gain an insight into the world of business and industry?

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German Christmas Markets

Berlin is the perfect choice for groups who want to combine a traditional market experience with a visit to one of Europe’s most vibrant cities.

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Computer Science

Germany is the biggest exporter of technology in Europe, so a computer science trip to Berlin is the perfect opportunity to inspire and educate your pupils about the history, future, and application of computing.

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Cultural Trips

A cultural school trip to Berlin covers all aspects of culture, politics, media and science, giving students a well-rounded experience of a wonderful cosmopolitan city.

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Design & Technology

A school trip to the vibrant and cosmopolitan city of Berlin offers a wealth of design and technology opportunities, from Bauhaus Museum to the Deutsches Technikmuseum. A visit to this creative melting pot is certain to inspire your students about the world of design, technology, and engineering.

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German Language

Where better place to learn and improve a class’ German language skills than the cosmopolitan capital city of Berlin? 

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History - Impact of the Cold War

The recent history of Germany’s capital is still clearly evident today, to the extent that it is impossible to walk through the city without being continually made aware of its recent past. During a history school trip to Berlin, your group will see for themselves the breathtaking pace and breadth of change since 1989.

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History - Germany 1918 to 1945

During a history school trip to Berlin, our experienced guides can provide an introductory talk on the history and diversity of what was the largest Jewish community in Germany and to the background and tragic events of the Final Solution.

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Media & Film Studies

Berlin’s affluent creative and media sector makes it an ideal destination for a media and film studies school trip.

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Psychology & Sociology

The impact of political and social upheaval over the course of the 20th century make Berlin an incredibly interesting city for students of psychology and sociology.

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Religious Studies

A religious studies school trip to Berlin offers a unique insight into Jewish culture and persecution during the Second World War.

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Science

Known as Europe’s ‘Capital of Science’, Berlin has one of the most developed scientific research networks on the planet.

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Walking tour

See the sites and discover Berlin’s history on a walking tour

Border crossing point

Visit the legendary border crossing point at Wallmuseum-Haus at Checkpoint Charlie

Berlin Wall

See how East and West Berlin were divided for 28 years at the Berlin Wall

Sachsenhausen Memorial

Gain an understanding of WWII events at the Sachsenhausen Memorial

Brandenburg Gate Museum

Embark on a journey through 300 years of history at the Brandenburg Gate Museum

DDR Museum

Immerse yourself in daily life during the Communist era in East Berlin at the DDR Museum

Topography Museum

Uncover the terrors and crimes of the Nazi era at the Topography of Terror

TV Tower views

Take in views at the TV Tower and find out how it is part of German history

Olympic Stadium

See an excellent example of Nazi architecture at the Olympic Stadium, built in 1936

Tour planning service

With NST, you’ll get your own dedicated, knowledgeable Tour Co-ordinator who’ll work with you from start to finish. You’ll benefit from their unrivalled destination knowledge, and their experience gained from working with many other groups too. They’ll tailor-make your itinerary from scratch and take care of everything for you:

• Pulling together an itinerary that runs smoothly
• Planning the right balance of visits every day with realistic timings
• Pre-arranging and pre-booking your visits, entrance tickets, passes and meals

You’ll receive your final itinerary a full 4-weeks before you travel too.

Free school trip promotion pack

We’ll support you and provide everything you need to advertise your school trip around school and to parents. Our free school trip promotion pack consists of:

• Parents’ letter & permission slip template for you to complete A3 posters to promote your trip around school
• PowerPoint presentation templates which you can tailor to your own needs
• Parents’ leaflets covering how NST manage safety, financial protection and details of our travel insurance
• Online parents’ video which showcases the benefits of taking a school trip

For selected destinations, we’ll provide a trip launch web page using video footage and imagery. This web page is provided by a weblink and can be shared with pupils and parents in many ways.

Risk assessment support including preview visits

Risk assessment plays a vitally important part in the planning and organisation on any school tour.

Our risk assessment guide aims to help you understand more about your obligations and how you can more effectively manage group safety on your next educational visit and provide you with risk assessments for your trip. 

Planning first school trip

Organising your first school trip can appear to be a daunting process.

If you're planning your first school trip, our guide will help to take you through each step of the planning process, answering frequently asked questions and providing tips and support along the way.

Our helpful guide covers the following:

• Choosing your destination
• Gaining approval from your Local Authority and/or your Head
• Promoting your tour in school
• Confirming your booking
• Tailor-make your tour
• Completing your risk assessments (including a sample risk assessment)
• Quick reference timeline
• Pre-tour checklist

View our essential guide to a successful school trip here.

Get live updates on your group's tour location

Locate My Trip uses GPS technology and is the easy, convenient way for your school to follow your location whilst on tour. Specifically designed to provide reassurance to both parents and teachers, NST will know where your group are 24/7. If your schedule needs to change, we’ll put plans in place to keep your tour on track. 

With Locate My Trip your group can also share photos and videos with the school and parents, via a secure link, to keep them updated on your experience whilst you’re away.

Watch our short Locate My Trip video here.

Your online school trip organiser - My Tour Manager

Save time and stay on track with your school trip admin with our online orgnaniser - designed to help busy teachers like you.

With My Tour Manager, you'll be able to download FREE resources and access trip paperwork online and in one place. Your personalised checklist details what you need to do and by when, plus you'll receive fortnightly reminders too.

What's more, you can take all your trip documents on the go whilst on your tour with our app, My Tour Manager-On-the-Go.

Find out more and watch out short My Tour Manager video here.

Free classroom resources

We've created a range of free geography resources and educational posters to brighten up your classroom!

Take a look at our downloadable posters here.

Brexit & your school trip

How will Brexit affect my school trip?

Following the end of the transition period there are several changes that will affect groups travelling with us to the EU.

For more information on these changes, visit our dedicated Brexit page here.

If you're travelling with NST and have any specific questions. please contact your Educational Travel Advisor.