Germany

Germany

Types of trips: Adventure, Expedition, Relaxation, Culture and History, Art and Architecture 

Best known for: Sporting Excellence, Good beer, Lederhosen, Great Baroque - Romantic era composers, University level research, Engineering; particular automobiles.

Why Go?: Not far from the UK, Germany has a rich culture and beautiful landscapes to enjoy. It's great for an educational visit as the birthplace of some of the world most famous composers of Classical music, with amazing architecture and revered art work. Also many war artifacts can be seen here as well as the sights of some famous battles.

Fact File

Population: 81,000,000

Capital: Berlin

Language(s): German

Ties to the UK?: Good trade relationship

Landscape: Much flat farm land, very mountainous in the southern regions (Alps), Forests

Climate/Seasons: temperate seasonal climate, continental climate in the east.

When to Go: The summer is a particularly nice time to go but there are plenty of activities available all year round especially at the ski resorts in the Alps.

Reasons to Visit: Great culture and rich history to explore and look into in an idyllic setting

How to Get There: As with many countries in continental Europe although flights are frequent and relatively inexpensive a coach is also a very viable option with large groups of students.

Places to Go: Hamburg, Berlin, Dresen ("City of Culture"), Dusseldorf. Hannover, Leipzig ("City of Music"), Munich, Stuttgart, Nurnberg ("City of History")

Famous People: Max Weber, Joseph Haydn, J. S. Bach, Ludwig Van Beethoven, Albert Einstein, Martin Luther, Michael Schumacher 

Natural Wonders/Wildlife: Wadden Sea Mud Flats, Barbarossa Cave, The Black Forest

History: WWI, WWII, Automotive innovations, Engineering 

Architecture: Spreyer Catherdral, Liebfrauenkirche, Frauenkirche, Semper Opera, 

Culture: Festivals, German Volksfest, Classical Concerts

Sport: Football, Motorsport

Events: Berlin Marathon, Volksfest

Watch Out For: Unlimited speed on the Autobahn

Medical Issues: No mandatory vaccinations needed

Watch this video about visiting Germany!

 
For travel details visit the FCO website page for this country (see below): 
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/germany

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Haus am Checkpoint Charlie, Berlin

The Checkpoint Charlie Museum is named after the famous crossing point on the Berlin Wall between east and west. It was created to document the so-called "best border security system in the world". 

Legoland Deutschland Resort

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    Sea Life Speyer

    Take advantage of the SEA LIFE Speyer as an attractive, non-school setting for school class visits. Motivate your students with a trip to where they experience native and tropical habitats of the oceans up close and learn with all senses.

    AquaDom & Sea Life Berlin

    Take advantage of the AquaDom & SEA LIFE Berlin as an attractive, non-school setting for school class visits. Motivate your students with a trip to where they experience native and tropical habitats of the oceans up close and learn with all senses.

    Sea Life Munchen

    Take advantage of the SEA LIFE München as an attractive, non-school setting for school class visits. Motivate your students with a trip to where they experience native and tropical habitats of the oceans up close and learn with all senses.

    Sea Life Konstanz

    Take advantage of the SEA LIFE Konstanz as an attractive, non-school setting for school class visits. Motivate your students with a trip to where they experience native and tropical habitats of the oceans up close and learn with all senses.

    Sea Life Hannover

    Take advantage of the SEA LIFE Hannover as an attractive, non-school setting for school class visits. Motivate your students with a trip to where they experience native and tropical habitats of the oceans up close and learn with all senses.

    Sea Life Oberhausen Aquarium

    Take advantage of the SEA LIFE Oberhausen as an attractive, non-school setting for school class visits. Motivate your students with a trip to where they experience native and tropical habitats of the oceans up close and learn with all senses.

    Sea Life Timmendorfer Strand

    Take advantage of the SEA LIFE Timmendorfer Strand as an attractive, non-school setting for school class visits. Motivate your students with a trip to where they experience native and tropical habitats of the oceans up close and learn with all senses.

    Sea Life Königswinter

    Take advantage of the SEA LIFE Königswinter as an attractive, non-school setting for school class visits. Motivate your students with a trip to where they experience native and tropical habitats of the oceans up close and learn with all senses.

    Madame Tussauds Berlin

    School can be fun!

    What makes the Madame Tussauds Berlin as extracurricular learning place so special? It offers exciting and educational school trips that combine learning and fun.

    Madame Tussauds is interactive nowadays. As part of an interactive exhibition you can test your theoretical knowledge live here at the Madame Tussauds Berlin.

    Legoland Discovery Centre Berlin

    LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Berlin - it's like you've just jumped into the biggest box of LEGO®bricks ever!

     

    Legoland Discovery Centre Oberhausen

    LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Oberhausen – it's like you've just jumped into the biggest box of LEGO® bricks ever!

    Heide Park Resort

    Enter a world of pirates, cowboys and explorers and enjoy a fantastical adventure at the Heide-Park Resort. With 40 rides to choose from, you can shoot down the Colossos, Europe's highest and fastest wooden rollercoaster; be exhilerated by the world's highest Gyro-Drop-Tower, 'Scream'; or experience the perilous adventures of pirates on the Lake Stage.

    Humburg Dungeon

    Take your students on a 90 minute journey through 600 years of Hamburg’s murky history, as our full cast of entertaining theatrical actors bring to life gripping stories of Hamburg's most infamous characters and events.

    Berlin Dungeon

    Take your students on a 60 minute journey through 700 years of Berlin’s murky history, as our full cast of entertaining theatrical actors bring to life gripping stories of the capital’s most infamous characters and events, from medieval times to the 1900’s.

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