The Black Forest or Schwarzwald, a densely forested area, offers a landscape of rolling green valleys and mountains including the 1493m Feldberg.
This area is renowned for its picturesque mediaeval towns, mountain lakes and elegant architecture.
The region includes the historic university city of Freiburg and the sophisticated spa town of Baden-Baden with its superb Kurhaus.
The region is also famed for its local crafts, cuckoo clocks and traditional friendly hospitality.
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Accommodation
As the UK's leading school tour operator, we offer a first rate choice of accommodation to suit all requirements and budgets. Should the accommodation you prefer not be featured in our programme, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Kippenheim A lovely old wine-producing town, situated 46km north of Freiburg with a good selection of shops. Kippenheim provides an ideal base for groups to visit the Black Forest, Europa Park, Switzerland and France.
Hotel Anker This renovated, traditional hotel offers a good standard of accommodation and a warm welcome.
Official Rating: 2 Star
Capacity: 120
Location: In the town centre.
Facilities: Attractive dining room (can be used for evening recreation), bar and lounge area and an outdoor swimming pool (seasonal and un-supervised). A disco, barbecue evenings and wine tasting can also be arranged for our groups.
Accommodation: In rooms for 2 - 5 people all with private facilities. Twin rooms are available for Party Leaders and accompanying staff.
Meal Basis: Full Board.
Towns & Cities Freiburg - this spa town is capital of the Black Forest and contains art and architecture ranging from the Gothic cathedral to the Museum of Modern Art.
Baden-Baden - one of the most sophisticated and elegant resorts in Germany and a prominent spa town since Roman times.
Donaueschingen - the Danube source.
Breisach - famous for its cathedral and Europe's biggest wine cellar.
Basel, Switzerland - at the junction of three influential countries, it has many cultural attractions for groups to experience, including the old town and 12th Century cathedral.
Heidelberg - a famous university city since 1386, which still owes some of its liveliness to its 27,000 students. Visit the Students' Gaol and The Knight House, a magnificent mansion built in 1592.
Strasbourg, France - visit the seat of the European Parliament, with its 'olde worlde' charm including the Petite France area with half timbered houses and canals. There are many museums and places of interest.
History Open Air Museum of the Black Forest, Gutach - The cultural history of the Black Forest comes to life. Six impressive Black Forest farm houses dating from the 16th-18th centuries. Barns, bakehouses, distillery hut, mill and saw mill. Open Mid March-Nov. Black Forest Museum, Triberg - The collection includes arts and crafts. There is a reconstructed mine and regular clockmaking and straw braiding demonstrations. A separate wing houses a collection of nearly 100 mechanical music instruments.
Special Interest European Parliament - a guided visit of the parliament building in Strasbourg and its debating chamber plus a short film about the history of the European Parliament (pre-booking required by the school).
Christmas Markets - Strasbourg has a daily market 29.11.2008 - 31.12.08 closed christmas day, (2009 dates to be confirmed). located in and around Place de la Cathédrale. Other Christmas markets include Freiburg, Heidelberg and Europapark.
Glass Blowing - at Todtnau, south of Freiburg, watch a demonstration of hand blown glass at the local craft centre.
Glass Blowing - Wolfach.
Music - STS can arrange concert tours, details on request..
Leisure Cable Car Ride - from the outskirts of Freiburg, take a cable car ride up Schauinsland mountain (1284m) with views over the Black Forest, the Vosges and Swiss Alps. There is also a ride to the top of the Hasenhorn (1065m) near Todtnau.
Europa Park - Situated on the German border close to Freiburg on the edge of the Black Forest. This park offers many rides and attractions. Open April - October. Reopens at Christmas. The park will be decorated for the festive season and there will be a Christmas market in the German Alley. A good combination of Theme Park thrills with a traditional German Christmas atmosphere. Opening approximately from 29.11.2008 - 11.01.2009. Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Natural History & The Environment Waterfalls - the Gutach Falls are one of the highest in Germany with 7 cascades.
Departing from your school and returning to school by full specification touring coach with 2 drivers, arriving at your centre on Day 1 and departing from your centre on Day 5.
Minimum group size: Coach tour price is based on 35 paying passengers. Supplements apply for smaller groups.
Standard Channel Crossing
Ferry: Dover to Calais: 1½
Other channel crossings: Available at a supplementary charge.
Eurotunnel: Folkestone to Calais: 35 minutes platform to platform.
Transfer Times
Calais: Kippenheim - 9 hours.
Tour Length
5 days. Extra day supplement applicable upon request.
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The region includes the historic university city of Freiburg and the sophisticated spa town of Baden-Baden with its superb Kurhaus.
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