Black Forest German Language School Trips & Tours
The Black Forest, situated on the east side of the French-German border is the perfect destination for a language school trip to explore and compare two countries. With a range of educational and cultural visits, Strasbourg, Freiburg, forest and spa towns are not to be missed.
A study tour to this popular destination is ideal for both German and French language groups, with a varied and exciting range of target language-focused visits and experiences to build and develop conversational and comprehension skills. Rich in cultural and educational visits, the Black Forest offers a memorable and varied experience for language groups.
Prices start from£689pp
Price Shown includes
- 4 nights’ full board accommodation
- Executive coach transport from and to school and throughout your stay
- Free Go Explore journal for every pupil
- Extensive group travel insurance
- 1 in 8 free place ratio
Price shown is based on 40 paying passengers from selected departure points and is subject to availability.
Accommodation
Popular options in Black Forest
Black Forest
Top visits
Triberg
This full day visit takes your group through the scenic Black Forest to the town of Triberg. Students can explore the Town Hall, with its intricate wood carvings, and the Heimatmuseum devoted to the traditions of the Black Forest including costumes, watch and clock-making, cooperage, ceramics and woodcarvings.
Gutach Falls
Many groups who visit Triberg include a visit to the spectacular Gutach Falls which plunge over a series of seven waterfalls and at 163m are Germany’s highest.
Wolfach Glass Blowing Demonstration & Tour
The last glassworks in the Black Forest that still manufactures mouth blown glass, here you can watch glassblowers and glass grinders at work and explore the engraving studio.
Freiburg
The historic town of Freiburg has become a cultural and historical centre. Situated at the heart of the Black Forest, Freiburg, is rich in history and culture.
Gutach Open Air Museum
The museum has many restored 16th century buildings and has preserved the old customs and traditions of the town.
Strasbourg
Popular with groups, the Cathedral, with its astronomical clock, offers a superb view of the city. Students can visit the picturesque “quartier de la Petite France” and take the tourist train for a tour around the old town.
Europa Park Theme Park
With over 100 attractions, 11 roller coasters and 13 European themed areas, this theme park is a popular choice for our groups!
Nautiland Swimming Centre
This indoor water park in Hagenau is home to 63 metres of toboggan slides, river rapids, water cascades and fountains.
Lake Titisee
Formed by a glacier melt in the Pleistocene era and situated in the dense groves of the Black Forest, this is the perfect setting for free time.
Language Workshops
In a relaxed environment, students will take part in speaking and listening sessions with native speakers, greatly enhancing their learning experience.
Designed to increase confidence in their language skills, these workshops are a great educational visit.
Educational resources
Free Go Explore journals
We understand that learning resources form an important part of a language tour. Our free Go Explore educational resources are a great tool for pupils to record their language experience and build their confidence when exploring another culture, language and location.
With space to add information, pre-visit notes, a daily journal about what they’ve seen and learnt and space for relevant vocabulary our journals are useful for assisting in controlled assessment preparation and is a valuable memento of time spent abroad.
Transport
Available from any location in the UK, our executive coaches are fitted with seatbelts, toilet facilities, air conditioning, DVD and reclining seats.
Coach
We can arrange for your group to fly from a range of UK airports and we’ll work with you to plan your route at the best value possible.
Flight
Giving you full support throughout
Before your tour
- Your own dedicated NST contact
- Bespoke tour itineraries
- Unrivalled local knowledge & expertise
- Curriculum linked visit programmes
- Great value for money - no hidden costs
- Free group leader inspection visits
- Risk assessment guidance
- Safety assured, transport, accommodation and visits
Whilst you're away
- Free educational resources
- Group-friendly accommodation
- Exceptional standards of coaching
- On-tour support from our reps on the ground
- Support & assistance from our specialists throughout your tour
- 24/7 support just a call away
- Extensive group travel insurance
On your return
- Priority rebooking services
- Rewarding your loyalty with our reward scheme
- You say, we listen - we're committed to continuously improving our tours
- School travel company of choice since 1967
“Linda and Ria at NST were so friendly and helpful whenever I contacted them - both of these colleagues at NST are great and a pleasure to work with. We have run this trip to the Black Forest for nine years and are really happy with what we have in place. Our pupils love it and this is a great destination for a trip.”
Mr S Holmes, Hinchley Wood School
