Halsbury Travel - School trip to Berlin.
Halsbury Travel
Prices from £240*
Bring your subject to life with a school trip to Berlin! A city full of fantastic museums, glorious architecture and a rich history, it's a popular destination for history, art, design and technology, religious studies, languages and even politics groups!
A city full of historic sites that bring some of the darkest events of the 20th century to life, your students are sure to feel the educational benefit of a visit to Berlin.
Whether visiting to pour over the history or bask in the magnificent architecture, Halsbury Travel will tailor-make your trip to suit your curriculum needs and prepare you for an unforgettable educational experience.
Over 35 years of experience in planning school trips have proved Halsbury to be the perfect choice for organising and tailoring trips, relieving teachers of the pressures we know so well.
Our years of expertise mean you are in safe hands and we will be with you every step of the way.
A 24/7 emergency contact number will be provided to you before departure, meaning you can get in touch with us no matter what time of day and feel the benefit of our support throughout your trip.
Destinations in Europe
Berlin - The Berlin Wall Memorial & Berlin Wall Museum - The DDR Museum - Hohenschönhausen Stasi Memorial - Bauhaus-Archiv - East Side Gallery - The Brandenburg Gate - The Bundestag - The Ritter Chocolate Museum - The Jewish Museum Berlin - Marheinekehalle Indoor Market - Berliner Fernsehturm (TV Tower)
A vast array of museums are available to visit whilst in Berlin, with something for every subject group.
The Berlin Wall Memorial is a great place to start on any school trip, impressing upon students the scale of the division of Berlin between 1961 to 1989, providing them with context about the city's history.
The Berlin Wall Museum itself would add further light on the desperation of the divided city, with interactive displays telling them the story of how the wall was built and the differences between life in East Germany compared to West Germany.
They will also come to understand how the wall has impacted culture in the city and still inspires artists today.
Visiting the DDR Museum will truly bring to life the reality of living in East Germany, with the museum allowing students to handle objects in an authentic German home and interact as much as possible with the displays – this is a fully immersive experience showing students first-hand the experiences of everyday life in a socialist state.
What they will learn
Subjects available: History, Design Technology, Languages, Art, Law Politics
Along with immersing themselves in the history of the Berlin Wall, students can learn about the political persecution of prisoners at the Hohenschönhausen Stasi Memorial, a historically preserved prison. This is a great visit for history and politics students as they will be given a tour of the prison by former inmates who will provide first-hand accounts of their experiences of life in the prison and the variety of reasons for their internment there.
Art and design and technology students are spoilt for choice in terms of museums in Berlin, with the Bauhaus-Archiv a great option for teaching them about the history of design, architecture and art.
Another must-see is the East Side Gallery - the longest surviving section of the Berlin Wall that was decorated by artists from around the world in 1990. The vibrancy and passion of these artists is sure to leave an impression on your students.
Languages students will have the opportunity to take lessons with professional, native-speaking teachers with the content designed around your curriculum. After this, why not take them to see the Brandenburg Gate or the Bundestag (formerly Reichstag) building?
Politics students would benefit from a visit to see this historic building as well, as it remains the seat of German political power.
What's included
With many excursions and activities to delve into in Berlin, some of the must-sees are the DDR Museum, the Berlin Wall Memorial and Museum and the Jewish Museum Berlin.
As well as these, there is the opportunity to visit the Ritter Chocolate Museum, where students can make their own authentic German chocolate. You can also explore the Marheinekehalle Indoor Market, where students can soak up the multicultural atmosphere. And, of course, you can head to the top of the Berliner Fernsehturm (TV Tower), where they will get the best views of Berlin!
Also included:
Accommodation (B&B or half board)
Airport tax and passenger duty at current rates
Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
Detailed information pack
Free staff place ratio 1:10
Itinerary planning service
Public transport tickets (zones ABC) for duration of your stay
Vamoos travel app - giving you access to all your trip documents on your phone or tablet
VAT at current rate to tour operators
Transport
Flights are available from airports throughout the UK. Your School Travel Adviser will work with you to choose the most suitable flights for your budget and requirements. All our air tours are ATOL protected. Many groups opt to travel by coach, as this is often the cheaper option and is also more environmentally friendly. We work closely with our coach operators to ensure that all health and safety standards are met and that drivers are child-friendly and have been appropriately vetted.
Accommodation
A range of accommodation options are available. Your School Travel Adviser will work with you to choose the most suitable accommodation option for your budget and requirements. All our accommodation options comply with School Travel Forum standards and local health and safety regulations.
Teacher checklist
Free Places, Education Packs, Inspection Visit, LOtC, Institute of Outdoor Learning, ABTA, School Travel Forum, ATOL
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