Originating in the Swiss Alps and flowing through France, Germany and The Netherlands, the River Rhine lends its name to one of the best known areas in Germany.
The Rhineland is steeped in history and tradition. The steep valleys with their cultivated vineyards and forests are overlooked by enchanting fairytale castles and Gothic churches perched high on the rocks above.
The Romantic middle Rhine between Koblenz and Bingen is a UNESCO World cultural Heritage site.
The Rhineland is an outstanding choice for a school tour, providing an excellent base for a variety of excursion possibilities.
Curriculum Focus
Accommodation
STS offers a choice of different types of accommodation in the Rhineland having high standards and excellent value for money.
An attractive spa town situated between the lively towns of Boppard and St Goar, with views of Liebenstein and Sterrenberg castles, known locally as the 'Hostile Brothers’. The town has many lovely walks along the river and interesting old buildings.
Hotel Apostelhof Capacity: 105
Location: Situated in the main street in Bad Salzig, close to a variety of shops and cafés.
Facilities: Public bar and three adjoining dining rooms, which can often be used for study or recreation. There is also a skittle alley available (you will need to book in advance).
Accommodation: The hotel offers accommodation in the main building and in a modern annexe joined to the hotel by an attractive courtyard. Pupils are usually accommodated in 3-4 bedded rooms, with teachers in twin rooms. All rooms have en-suite facilities.
Meal Basis: Full Board.
STS works with other similar hotels in the Rhineland. We also offer accommodation in Cologne for details and Bonn details on request.
Boppard
This delightful town lies on a bend of the Rhine among wooded hills about 19km south of Koblenz. Boppard has a fine riverside promenade, good shops, and a chairlift to the Vierseenblick - a superb vantage point (seasonal). There is a heated indoor swimming pool open all year round, an outdoor pool with play area and restaurant. The town acts as a base for some of the assignments featured in our Reiseziel Rheinland project material.
Hotel Deutsches Haus Friendly family run hotel with traditional charm and character.
Capacity: 54
Location: Centrally located in the pedestrianised area of Boppard.
Facilities: Large restaurant.
Accommodation: Bedrooms accommodate 2-4 students. All rooms have private facilities.
Meal Basis: Full Board.
Hotel Rheinlust Friendly family run hotel with traditional charm and character.
Official Rating: 3 Star
Capacity: 170
Location: Centrally located on the riverfront in Boppard, close to the Rhine cruise departure point. Easy access to town centre.
Facilities: The hotel has a restaurant, bar and a separate dining area which can be used for evening entertainment. Accommodation: Students are accommodated 2 – 4 to a room. All rooms have private facilities, shower, WC, TV and telephone.
Accommodation: Students are accommodated 2 – 4 to a room. All rooms have private facilities, shower, WC, TV and telephone. Accommodation is provided either in the main building or the annexe building 20m away
Meal Basis: Full Board.
St Goarshausen
The historic 'Cat and Mouse' castles stand guard over this picturesque town situated on the east bank of the Rhine. The famous Loreley Rock offers beautiful views of the valley and can be reached on foot from our centre.
Hotel Erholung A charming family run hotel.
Capacity: 119 Location: Located in a quiet setting, on the edge of St Goarshausen and about 800m from the Rhine.
Facilities: Comfortable dining rooms and meeting/study rooms (can be used for evening recreation). There is also a private bar and a small lounge area. A German wine presentation/tasting can be arranged for a small supplement.
Accommodation: Bedrooms accommodate a maximum of 4 people, all with shower and toilet facilities. Additional accommodation is also available in a separate building.
Meal Basis: Full Board
Day 1 — Depart school. Connect with Channel crossing. Arrive at your accommodation for evening dinner.
Days 2 - 4 — Excursions of your choice.
Day 5 — Depart in the morning and connect with a late afternoon Channel crossing. Return to school.
Meal Arrangements
Full Board. Evening meal on Day 1.
Final Meal - Packed lunch on Day 5.
Free Back-Up Material
STS Guide to Rhineland and a map.
Tour Variations
Reiseziel Rheinland Study Break
The course comprises tasks and assignments covering the main skills involved in language learning. The work is suitable for students at Key Stage 3 and GCSE or those at an earlier stage of learning German.
Excursion Selection
Full Day Rhineland Tour - Pass the impressive Stolzenfels Castle, now a museum, continuing through the pretty mediaeval town of Rhens to Boppard. A chairlift ride is possible at Gedeonseck giving views of the river (seasonal).
Boppard has an attractive riverside promenade, from which boat trips are possible. Continue to St Goar with its splendid ruined Rheinfels Castle dating from 1245 and Doll and Teddy Bear museum. Cross the river to St Goarshausen, with its 'Cat and Mouse' castles.
Continue to the Loreley Rock (132m). This is a treacherous part of the river, where legend claims a mermaid singing from the rock lured sailors to their deaths. The village of Kaub is dominated by the restored ruins of the Gutenfels Castle.
On an islet in the river is the fortified toll castle of Pfalz. Continue to Rüdesheim.
Moselle Valley - Travel along the scenic Moselle Valley to Cochem. Visit the thousand year old castle of the Archbishops of Trier. There is a chairlift ride (seasonal) for views of the town and castle. Cochem has an excellent swimming complex with wave machine. Time permitting return via the Burg Eltz, a fairytale castle with turrets and spires originally built in the C12th.
Towns & Cities Koblenz - at the confluence of the Moselle and the Rhine. Visit the Middle Rhine Museum, the two fine Romanesque churches and admire the view down onto the 'Deutsches Eck' from Ehrenbreitstein Fortress.
Boppard - popular picturesque town with an attractive riverside promenade. There is a nearby chairlift to the Vierseenblick, providing views of the 'lakes' created by the Rhine (seasonal).
Rüdesheim - popular wine town noted for its busy narrow streets. Visit Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet, a wine museum or take a chairlift to the Niederwald Monument.
Cologne - the history of Cologne goes back to Roman times. Its magnificent cathedral is a fine example of Gothic architecture. The Germano-Roman Museum gives an insight into life in Cologne in Roman times. The Sport Olympic Museum and the Chocolate Museum are popular visits!
Bonn - the capital of former West Germany. See the collegiate church, the town hall, the market place and Beethoven's birthplace.
Königswinter - south of Bonn, this lively town is situated at the foot of the Siebengebirge, traditional home of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves. Take the railway to the famous Drachenfels (Dragon's Rock mountain).
History Castles - there are many picturesque castles along the banks of the Rhine. Marksburg Castle dates from the 12th Century and is the only intact castle in the Rhineland. Stolzenfels was rebuilt in neo-Gothic style in 1842. The Rheinfels Castle also merits a visit.
Special Interest
Vineyards - a conducted tour of wine cellars and museums can be arranged.
Christmas Market - During December there are a large Christmas Markets in Cologne, Bonn and smaller markets in other locations including Koblenz and Rudesheim - Details on request.
Chocolate Museum - Cologne.
Music - STS can arrange concert tours to Rhine and Moselle Valleys (two of the most popular destinations for all types of concert groups), details on request.
Leisure Rhine Cruise - supplement payable.
Swimming - at Montemare swimming complex and Tauris Adventure pool, near Koblenz also Freizeitcentrum at Cochem.
Bowling - Koblenz and Neuwied.
Phantasialand - www.phantasialand.de Located between Cologne and Bonn, this exciting theme park offers over 30 attractions including Colorado Adventure, Mystery Castle, River Quest, Winja's Fear and Feng Ju Palace. Open April – October and advent weekends in December.
Departing from your school and returning to school by standard touring coach, arriving at your centre on Day 1 and departing from the centre on the final day. 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: Boppard, St Goarshausen and Bad Salzig - 7½hours.
Tour Length
5 days. Extra day supplement applicable upon request.
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