School Trips to Germany
Germany has become one of the go-to European destinations for school trips and tours in recent years. As well as being steeped in history, it is a diverse country with plenty of remarkable landmarks and curious differences from region to region.
What are the benefits of Germany school trips?
Germany school trips offer an incredible opportunity for students to immerse themselves in the vibrant culture of Deutschland while enhancing their language skills.
Beyond the linguistic benefits, Germany is a country rich in history, and unique experiences, from the dynamic cities of Berlin and Munich to the ancient castles along the Rhine and the enchanting folklore of the Black Forest.
And while German cuisine might not be as celebrated as its French counterpart, it boasts its own array of delicious dishes that students can enjoy, adding a tasty dimension to their cultural exploration.
At NST, we offer school trips to Germany that are tailored to suit every purpose and taste. Contact us for more information or advice on planning your ideal school trip to Germany.
Learn more about our school trips to Germany
Aachen
Aachen
Christmas Markets
Located close to the German-Belgian border, Aachen has a famous Christmas market - well worth a visit over the festive period.
The Black Forest
The Black Forest
A school trip to the Black Forest gives students of all ages the chance to experience authentic German traditions and customs for themselves.
You can find more information on each trip we offer below, or visit our page about Black Forest school trips.
German Language
A language study tour to this popular destination is ideal for both German and French groups, and comes complete with a varied and exciting range of target language-focused experiences.
Music Tours
We can combine performances and visits in France and Germany for a memorable two-country concert tour to the Black Forest.
Berlin
Berlin
The capital city has never been more popular for educational visits and always proves highly valuable, whatever subject you choose to focus on during school trips to Germany.
Cologne
Cologne
Christmas Markets
Each year, the beautiful city of Cologne opens up one of Europe's most famous Christmas markets.
You can find out more about a school trip to the markets here
If you’re looking for more information or free advice, get in touch with one of our expert travel advisors today.
Munich
Munich
There’s so much to do and see in Munich that you’ll definitely need a watertight itinerary to fit it all in on your school trip to Germany!
You can find more information on each trip we offer below, or visit our page about Munich school trips.
Language
There’s no better way to reinforce classroom-based learning than by surrounding your pupils with native speakers on a German language study tour, and the diverse city of Munich ticks every box.
History
Munich was once a Nazi stronghold referred to as Hauptstadt der Bewegung (“capital of the movement”) and on your history school trip in nearby Nuremberg you will visit the infamous rally ground.
Find out more about our Munich & Nuremberg history trips.
Design & Technology
Munich is Germany’s third largest city and the country’s undisputed leader when it comes to technology. Thanks to the “Munich mix” of technology companies of all sizes to inspire your design and technology students.
Rhine & Moselle
Rhine & Moselle
The wonderfully diverse setting of the Rhine and Moselle is home to beautiful valleys, ancient castles and Gothic churches—perfect for school trips to Germany.
You can find more information on each trip we offer below, or visit our page about Rhine & Moselle school trips.
Primary Schools
The region offers a wide range of visits that give an insight into German life and a safe and welcoming environment within which to practise language skills.
Language
A German language school trip to the Rhine and Moselle is the perfect destination for German language groups to enhance classroom-based learning.
Music Tours
We can combine performances and A music concert tour to the Rhine and Moselle region offers an excellent range of performance venues, a varied choice of excursions and a welcoming environment to perform in front of new audiences.
Culture
The Rhine & Moselle region offers a wide range of visits that give an insight into German life and a safe and welcoming environment within which to practise language skills.
Rhineland
Rhineland
We offer a tailored Germany school trip for primary school students to the Rhineland.
Experience one of our trips to Germany...
Work with our experts
Hundreds of groups travel with NST to Germany every year, and members of our team regularly visit the country to really get to know the ins-and-outs of each city and area, from logistics and visits to our range of student-friendly accommodation.
Your dedicated Tour Co-ordinator will use their knowledge of Germany to create an itinerary that’s tailor-made, perfectly timed and meets your exact school travel needs.
They’ll be able to share their first-hand experience, suggest options you might not have considered and give you insight into the feedback other teachers have given us too.
There’s a lot to contend with when travelling abroad, and many teachers find the service of NST’s Representatives in Germany invaluable. In Berlin and Munich we can arrange for your representative to meet you on arrival, assist you with hotel check-in, advise on points of interest and public transport and provide your group with 24 hour emergency assistance. With NST, you can be safe in the knowledge that you’ll never be on your own on your school tour.
They’ll also be happy to discuss your programme of visits, offer an insight into your destination and suggest popular evening activities too.
Planning your first school trip?
If you're planning your first school trip, our essential guide will take you through each step of the process...
- 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
Additional support, resources & information:
Tour planning service
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
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 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
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
Get live updates on your group's tour location
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
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
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
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.
Why choose NST...
Here's why thousands of teachers choose NST each year...
- Unrivalled knowledge
Your dedicated tour co-ordinator will use their unrivalled local knowledge and expertise of Germany to create a tailor-made, curriculum-linked itinerary to meet your group’s exact needs.
- Making it easier for you
With our online school trip organiser, travel app, free classroom posters and trip launch resources to support your in-school promotion.
- Free group leader inspection visits
We offer a free inspection visit to your chosen destination to support your risk assessment planning.
- Value for money
We’re committed to bringing you the best possible value trips to help make every penny count.
- More than 50 years’ experience
With over 50 years’ experience, with NST you can rest assured that your group is in safe hands.
- Risk assessment guidance
Our risk assessment guidance will help you to manage group safety on your next educational trip.
- Peace of mind
Your group’s location can be followed with our trip tracking device - Locate My Trip - plus you’ll have 24/7 support from us whilst you’re away.
- Offsetting carbon emissions
For every trip taken, we'll plant a Maya nut tree in Peru to support reforestation, local communities & biodiversity. Plus, we'll offset an additional tonne of CO2 to guarantee carbon emission reductions.
Looking for protection on your next school trip?
Booking with a school travel company is the best way for you to protect parents’ money and give yourself peace of mind.
Don’t forget – if your school arranges transport, accommodation and other services directly, you’ll be liable under the Package Travel Regulations – meaning you’ll have all the responsibilities of a travel company, both legal and financial.
Financial protection from the moment you book
NST are fully bonded:
- ABTA
- ATOL
- IATA
Managing safety on school trips
For your protection, NST's independently audited Safety Management System covers:
- 24-hour emergency cover
- Audited accommodation & transport
- Excursions & school visit assessment
- Group leader preview visits to assist with risk assessment planning
We're LOtC Council’s Quality Badge assured
The Department for Education advises schools to always look for the LOtC Quality Badge when choosing a school travel provider.
