ermany has a rich culturalheritage - the combination of
fairytale castles and palaces, gothic churches and monasteries, ancient walled towns and, of course, the magnificent scenery makes this an excellent destination for an educational tour. We offer a popular selection of destinations.
The Rhineland is an important economic and industrial area and one of the world's top wine producing regions.
The Moselle offers its own selection of castles and vineyards, yet with more rugged terrain.
The Black Forest is one of the loveliest regions of Germany, with mountains, hills and green valleys contrasting with thick conifer forests.
The stunning baroque city of Dresden is new for 2009. The exciting capital, Berlin, a city that encapsulates Germany's former divisions is now playing its part as the metropolis of Central Europe.
Berlin
Berlin has a uniquely varied, rich and disturbing history from the Prussian kings to the Weimar Republic, the rise of Nazism and reunification. The capital of a reunified Germany since 1990, Berlin has undergone a vast transformation to reinstate the city as a modern international centre. From 1961 until 1989 the city was divided by the awesome Berlin Wall,the great divide between the Communism of the East and the Capitalism of the West. The wall resulted from the city’s divided sectors following WWII in which Berlin played such a critical role. The changing face of world politics was symbolised by the fall of this once almost impenetrable barrier. A visit to this vibrant city brings many major events of modern history to life. Berlin is an exciting youthful city which can be experienced on many different levels exploring a range of educational themes.
The Black Forest is one of the loveliest regions of Germany, with mountains and hills, green valleys and open fields contrasting with thick conifer forests. And of course, the exciting capital, Berlin, a city that encapsulates Germany's former divisions, now playing its part as the metropolis of Central Europe.
Capital of the Saxony region this city of Art and Culture on the River Elbe owes its baroque splendour to August the Strong, eighteenth century Elector of Saxony. The city boasts a wealth of architectural monuments, top-class museums and world famous cultural attractions. The Old City has been painstakingly rebuilt and restored following mass destruction in WWII.
The Moselle Valley winds its way from Luxembourg, through the Eifel and Hunsruck regions and the historic city of Trier, to join the Rhine at Koblenz. This slow, meandering river flows through some of the prettiest scenery in Germany. The river is dotted with romantic castles and quaint towns which nestle among the terraced vineyards whose harvest is used to produce the famous Riesling wine. With a more tranquil atmosphere than the busy Rhine, the Moselle Valley offers an excellent choice of excursions in both the surrounding area and further afield in the Rhineland.
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 was added to the UNESCO list of World cultural Heritage sites in 2002. The Rhineland is an outstanding choice for a school tour, providing an excellent base for a variety of visits and excursion possibilities.
