cologne
Cologne is a popular travel destination, particularly among young people due to its casual lifestyle. In addition to city tours, a visit to Cologne Cathedral is of course not to be missed. It is the city's landmark and, unlike most other buildings around it, also survived the bombing raids in the Second World War. Other excursion options include the Rhine, the Chocolate Museum and the German Sports and Olympic Museum. Phantasialand is also a popular destination in Cologne.
Cologne is also worth a trip if you have less time available and is also easy to reach from most locations. However, when it comes to politics and outdoor activities, other cities are more attractive.
Cologne highlights
- Cologne Cathedral - discusses architecture and history
- Sports and Olympic Museum - Learn about sports competitions
- Phantasialand - Strengthen the class community
Frankfurt/Main
In no other city in Germany is the EU as present as in Frankfurt am Main. The headquarters of the European Central Bank is part of the impressive skyline that can only be found in Frankfurt in Germany. The city is particularly suitable for rainy days, as it has a variety of museums to offer, for example on the topics of money, film or art. A popular destination in Frankfurt is the Alte Oper, an opera house in whose concert halls classical music, jazz, but also musicals and other cultural programs can be visited. For those interested in literature, it is a good idea to visit the Goethe House in Frankfurt. The former home of the Goethe family is now open to the public as a memorial to the poet.
Frankfurt is particularly suitable for shorter school trips, as it is possible to travel relatively quickly from all over Germany.
Frankfurt highlights
- European Central Bank - Learn about political and economic cooperation in the EU
- Alte Oper - Experience a diverse cultural program
- Goethe House - Visit the workplace of one of Germany's most famous poets
Which city should you choose for the school trip?
A class trip should offer the best mix of fun and learning. You want to strengthen the class community and create memories that extend beyond the class trip. In addition, topics that have been learned at school should be further explored. So once you've discussed a historical topic, such as the GDR and the Cold War, Berlin is more appropriate than Hamburg, Munich, Cologne or Frankfurt am Main. Berlin is also a must for classes interested in politics. In order to perfectly combine learning and fun, the puzzle tour “Flight & Espionage at the Berlin Wall” is recommended. During the city rally on smartphones, students solve puzzles in groups to enable an antique dealer to escape from the GDR. Here they learn playfully about Berlin's history at the time of the division of Germany, about flight to the West and the spying of the Stasi.