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German Language school trips to Berlin
4 days from £264pp
Berlin is one of Europe’s most historic cities and has evolved to become vibrant and cosmopolitan with visits and attractions that will give students a greater understanding of German life, past and present, whilst also helping them to increase their language abilities and bond as a group. We can create an itinerary that matches your exact requirements and showcases Berlin to your group.
Below, you’ll find an example of one of our most popular itinerary choices, but we can tailor-make yours from scratch to meet your exact requirements...
Berlin - 4 days from £264pp*
Travelling in November 2012. Price includes return flights (all taxes & charges included), airport transfers to & from accommodation, 3 nights half-board accommodation at Meininger Hotel Berlin Prenzlauer Berg, services of NST Berlin Representative to assist with check-in & provide 24hr assistance, extensive group travel insurance and a generous free place ratio of 1 in 10.
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Our most popular visits in Berlin for German Language school trips
Here are some of our most popular visits in Berlin for German Language groups. We can tailor-make an itinerary to your exact needs. Call 0845 688 8988 to create your itinerary from scratch today.
Cultural Experiences
Taking part in these enjoyable shared experiences will not only strengthen friendships but also open your students’ eyes to German culture and add real value to their classroom-based learning.
Guided City Tour
Our City Representative, or one of her team, will take your group on a half-day tour of the key sights and provide a first-hand perspective of Berlin’s history and how life has changed for the city’s residents.
Berlin Wall
Students will see how East and West Berlin were divided for 28 years. Potsdamer Platz and the East Side Gallery are two of the remaining areas where it is still accessible to see a section of the wall.
The Reichstag
This impressive building, perhaps most recognisable due to its impressive glass dome, re-opened as the new seat of Federal Parliament in 1999. Here, students can learn about the building’s turbulent 114-year history.
The Brandenburg Gate
Berlin’s only remaining city gate and a symbol of unified Germany. The Quadriga that sits on top has a history as eventful as the city’s.
Wallmuseum-Haus at Checkpoint Charlie
The museum at this world-famous former West/East crossing point features interactive exhibitions and demonstrations of how individuals smuggled themselves across the border. Students will gain an insight into the divide in Germany until 1989, while the exhibits help improve reading and listening skills.
The TV Tower
Berlin’s highest structure has fantastic views of the city from the gallery and revolving café. Your group can pinpoint the many landmarks and attend the free exhibition.
Olympic Stadium Tour
Take a tour of this, now redeveloped, famous sporting venue, originally built for the 1936 Olympic Games, made famous by Jesse Owens’ four gold medals.
Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp
A visit to this holocaust memorial centre and former concentration camp, helps students gain an understanding of the events during WWII. Guided tours of the entrance, guard towers, barracks and museum are available.
Filmpark Babelsberg
Located on the famous Babelsberg campus – home to the world’s oldest large-scale film studio this movie theme park features stunt shows, illusion studios, 4D cinema and films - guaranteed to immerse students into the world of movies.
Regional Food Tasting
Groups staying at one of the Meininger hotels in Berlin can experience traditional delicacies such as ‘Currywurst’ prior to an evening meal free of charge.
Topography of Terror
This fascinating exhibition is contained within the former cellars of Gestapo HQ, illustrating the terrors and crimes of the Nazi era. The new documentation centre and other exhibitions are presented in both English and German.
More Cultural Experiences Include:
Shopping on the Ku’damm
Guided Walking Tours
Boat Cruises
Activity-Based Learning
A range of engaging experiences that offer a level of understanding that you simply cannot replicate in the classroom.
Berlin
Online resources and interactive experiences are available at the Flau Markt and The Story of Berlin.
Potsdamer Platz
A prime example of the new, vibrant Berlin. Students can practise their language skills in the numerous shops, cafés, restaurants and the fabulous Sony centre at this lively public square, once one of the busiest traffic intersections in Europe.
Berlin Markets
The large indoor market in the centre of the city is an ideal place to put language skills to the test and pick up a bargain or two.
DDR Museum
This interactive museum immerses students into daily life during the Communist Era in East Berlin, helping them understand the period in a unique and entertaining way.
The Story of Berlin
A fabulous museum that shows over 800 years of Berlin’s history, through a number of interactive exhibitions and sound and light shows. The exhibition text, and guided bomb-shelter tour, are available in both English and German.
Leisure Visits
Tropical Islands Water Park
An indoor tropical beach, with water slides, lagoons and miniature golf. It’s also home to the world’s largest indoor rainforest.
Stadtbad Schöneberg
This large, action-packed swimming complex has a pool with diving boards. It also has an outdoor pool, slide and whirlpools.
IMAX Cinema
Groups can visit the fabulous cinema at Potsdamer Platz.
Bowling Am Schillerpark
This bowling alley is the most popular of two available in Berlin.
Ice-Skating
Groups can spend an evening at the ice-rink in Wilmersdorf.
Language Workshops
In the relaxed environment of this school, students will take part in speaking and listening sessions with native speakers, greatly enhancing their learning experience.
Pro-Log Workshops
Located close to many of our most popular hotels, these workshops are taken, in German, by local teachers. There is a large focus on ‘practise’ and students are split in groups of up to 12, based on ability, to ensure individual participation. The sessions can include city trails or other activities and many groups follow the workshop with a visit to Berlin’s market to practise their newly enhanced language skills.
Below, you'll find some of our most popular accommodation options for school groups.
This is just a sample of our full range, so for full details of all properties available, please call 0845 688 8988 to speak to one of our Educational Travel Advisors today.
Meininger Hotel Berlin Central Station
The hostel, which opened in October 2009, is a modern, stylish construction and offers a breathtaking view all the way to the Brandenburg Gate and the Government Quarter, complete with the Reichstag.
Meininger Hotel Berlin Central Station
A very modern and comfortable hotel which offers a high standard of room as well as good in-house facilities. It is strategically-located in the heart of Berlin, with excellent access to public transport.
AddressElle-Trebbe Strasse 9 | Local Rating |
Capacity832 guests in 296 rooms over 8 floors |
Location Information
The hotel is located next to the main train station in Berlin. There are public transport connections from here to all parts of the city. The location is extremely central with many sights and attractions within walking distance, including the Reichstag (German parliament building) and the Brandenburg Gate. The train station is claimed to be one of the cleanest and safest in Europe. It hosts a wealth of designer shops and economical restaurants.
Accommodation Facilities
- 24-hour reception
- Dining room
- Bar
- Snack bar
- Lounge with bar
- Roof-top terrace with bar
- Gamezone with pool table
- Internet terminals are available
- Internet terminals & free Wi-Fi in the lobby
- Sound-insulated windows
- Individual locker
- Luggage room
- 2 Lifts
- Disabled facilities: 8 rooms have been adapted for use by disabled clients. These rooms have fully adapted bathrooms.
Student Rooms
- 3-4 bedded rooms (Bunk beds)
- En-suite facilities
- Satellite TV
- Telephone
- Hairdryer
- Air-conditioning
- Individual lockers
- Towels
- Non-smoking rooms
Staff Rooms
- Twins/singles
- En-suite facilities
- Satellite TV
- Telephone
- Hairdryer
- Air-conditioning
- Individual lockers
- Tea & coffee-making facilities
- Towels
- Non-smoking rooms
Security Deposit
Please note a deposit of €50 per group for the hotel room key cards is requested upon arrival. This deposit will be fully refunded upon your departure provided all key cards are returned to Reception. The deposit must be paid in cash.
Meininger Hotel Berlin Hallesches UferThis youth hotel offers good quality rooms with modern bathrooms and furnishings. Students will love the hotel’s young, cosmopolitan and relaxed feel. There are excellent public transport connections near the hotel, as well as accessibility to the buzzing ‘Potsdamerplatz’ by foot.
Meininger Hotel Berlin Hallesches Ufer
Each and every MEININGER property combines the service and comfort of a hotel with the carefree and open-minded style of a hostel. So if you’re wanting accommodation in a central location with high quality facilities at affordable prices, then look no further.
AddressHallesches Ufer 30 | Local Rating |
Capacity311 guests, 975 rooms, over 7 floors |
Location Information
This hostel is located in the heart of Berlin and is within walking distance of historical sights such as the Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, the Jewish Museum and Berlin’s ‘new city centre’ at Potsdamer Platz. The nearest U-bahn stations are ‘Möckernbrücke’ (U1 & U7) and ‘Hallesches Tor’ (U1 & U6). Both are within 200 metres of the hotel.
Accommodation Facilities
- 24-hour reception
- Multi-lingual staff
- Dining room
- Snack bar
- Meeting rooms
- Bar
- Gamezone with pinball, table soccer, video games, karaoke and movie nights
- In house cinema room with large screen TV
- Roof terrace
- Free Wi-Fi in public areas
- Internet terminals are available
- Laundry facilities (subject to fees)
- Luggage room
- Individual locker
- Payphone
- 2 lifts
- Parking spaces for coaches (free of charge)
- Disabled facilities: There is 1 x double bedded room on the ground floor with disabled facilities. All areas are wheelchair accessible. Medications can be kept in a refrigerator on request.
Student Rooms
- 2-6 bedded rooms (Bunk beds)
- En-suite facilities
- TV
- Towels
- Non-smoking room
Staff Rooms
- Twins/singles
- En-suite facilities
- TV
- Telephone
- Towels
- Tea & coffee-making facilities
- Non-smoking room
Weekly Activity Plan Available Free of Charge for School Groups
Monday
Karaoke Night
Singstar-Contest, including a small prize for the best singer.
Tuesday
Game Contest
Classes challenge other classes: in board games, darts, table foosball, billiards etc, including a small prize for the winner.
Wednesday
DVD-Night
Watch soccer games, on TV, DVD’S of the newest TV series or your most favourite movies in our in house cinema.
Thursday
Goodbye Party
With good music, cocktails (non alcoholic) and a good party mood.
Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Free Choice
Musical request program, DVD night or Goodbye Party – you have the choice!
Safety Guidance
The hotel conforms to all local standards, which does not require windows to have restricted opening or plate glass windows/patio doors to have anti-collision motifs to ensure that people are aware glass is present. Group leaders are advised to consider this in their risk assessments/group management plan and ensure appropriate control measures are put in place.
Security Deposit
Please note a deposit of €50 per group for the hotel room key cards is requested upon arrival. This deposit will be fully refunded upon your departure provided all key cards are returned to Reception. The deposit must be paid in cash.
Meininger Hotel Berlin Prenzlauer Berg or MitteOpened in March 2008, this 7th floor accommodation represents the best quality in purpose-built youth hotels and is ideally located for visits in both former West and former East Berlin.
Meininger Hotel Berlin Prenzlauer Berg or Mitte
Each and every MEININGER property combines the service and comfort of a hotel with the carefree and open-minded style of a hostel. So if you want accommodation in a central location with high quality facilities at affordable prices, then look no further.
AddressSchönhauser Allee 19 | Local Rating |
Capacity260 guests, 90 rooms |
Location Information
The hotel is located in the up-and-coming Prenzlauer Berg area, with the historical Jewish cemetery around the corner. The two most famous places of East Berlin, Hackescher Markt and Alexanderplatz, are barely 15 minutes walk away. The underground station ‘Senefelderplatz’ on line U2 connects the east and west areas of the city, and is literally opposite the hotel. Very nearby the hotel is the ‘Kulturbrauerei’ a complex of cinemas, restaurants and galleries with lots to offer young people. There are many trendy shops, bars and restaurants in the vicinity. Nearby you will find: • Jewish Cemetery • Hackescher Markt • Alexanderplatz • Senefelderplatz • Kulturbrauerei • Shops, bars & restaurants
Accommodation Facilities
- 24-hour reception
- Seminar room
- Boulevard Terrace
- Lounge with fireplace
- Snack bar
- Bar
- Luggage room
- Individual locker
- Internet terminals and free Wi-Fi in public areas
- Gamezone with table football and pool table
- Karaoke evenings, cinema nights and play station competitions are held
- 2 Lifts
- Disabled facilities: On each floor there is one fully equipped room for disabled guests (7 rooms altogether).
Student Rooms
- 4-6 bedded rooms (Bunk beds)
- En-suite facilities
- Satellite TV
- Towels
- Non-smoking room
Staff Rooms
- Twins/Singles
- En-suite facilities
- Satellite TV
- Telephone
- Tea/coffee making facilities
- Towels
- Non-smoking room
Safety Guidance
The hotel conforms to all local standards, which does not require plate glass windows/patio doors to have anti-collision motifs to ensure that people are aware glass is present. Group leaders are advised to consider this in their risk assessments/group management plan and ensure appropriate control measures are put in place.
Security Deposit
Please note a deposit of €50 per group for the hotel room key cards is requested upon arrival. This deposit will be fully refunded upon your departure provided all key cards are returned to Reception. The deposit must be paid in cash.
Aletto IIThe building dates from 1900 and was completely renovated and refurbished prior to re-opening as a hotel in 2005.
Aletto II
This modern hotel has been purpose-built with school and student groups in mind. It provides a very good standard of bedrooms along with reasonable in-house facilities at a competitive price. Access to the city centre could not be easier, either on foot or using public transport.
Location Information
The Aletto II Youth Hostel is centrally located in the heart of Berlin. It is within walking distance of historical sights such as the Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, the Jewish Museum and Berlin’s ‘new city centre’ at Potsdamer Platz. The nearest U-bahn stations are ‘Möckernbrücke’ (U1 & U7) and ‘Hallesches Tor’ (U1 & U6). Both are less than 5 minutes’ walk from the hotel.
Accommodation Facilities
- 24-hour reception
- Dining room
- 2 rooms with TV and DVD/Video can be used for meetings
- Bar & small games area (video games & football table)
- Vending machine
- Safe
- 2 Lifts
- Coach parking is located five minutes walk from the hotel
- Disabled facilities: All areas of the hotel are wheelchair accessible. 8 rooms have been adapted for disabled use with grab rails and shower seating in the bathrooms. Medication can be stored in a refrigerator upon request.
Student Rooms
- 4-8 bedded rooms
- En-suite facilities
- TV
- Additional showers and toilets on each of the floors
Staff Rooms
- Twins/singles
- En-suite facilities
- TV
- Additional showers and toilets on each of the floors
Safety Guidance
The hotel conforms to all local standards, which does not require plate glass windows/patio doors to have anti-collision motifs to ensure that people are aware glass is present. Group leaders are advised to consider this in their risk assessments/group management plan and ensure appropriate control measures are put in place.
Citylight HotelThe complex was built in 1961 and was completely renovated and inaugurated as a hotel in 2002.
Citylight Hotel
This hotel has received consistently high praise from returning groups. It is modern and spacious, with excellent leisure facilities and very professionally managed. Access to the city centre is easy using public transport.
AddressBoettgerstrasse 23 | Local Rating |
Capacity335 guests in 90 rooms over 4 floors. |
Location Information
The hotel is located in the district of ‘Mitte/Wedding’ in the north of the city. It is a 3 minute walk to the U-Bahn and S-Bahn stations at ‘Gesundbrunnen’ (5 stops to Brandenburg Gate and 8 stops to Zoo Station). Next to the hotel is a large park with an outdoor swimming pool (summer only) and an indoor climbing centre. The large shopping mall ‘Gesundbrunnen’ and restaurants are situated nearby.
Accommodation Facilities
- 24-hour reception
- Dining room
- Bar
- Large leisure room in basement with a large television screen, two pool-tables, dartboard and computer games
- Summer patio area
- Vending machine
- Disco room / Karaoke evenings
- 2 internet terminals
- Safe
- Lift
- Free coach parking is situated 70 metres from the hotel.
- Disabled facilities: There are 2 rooms suitable for disabled guests on the ground floor. For further details consult NST.
Student Rooms
- 3-6 bedded rooms
- En-suite facilities
- Telephone
- Hairdryer
- TV (available at a supplement)
Staff Rooms
- Twins/singles
- En-suite facilities
- Telephone
- Hairdryer
- TV
- Snacks & bottled water
Safety Guidance
The hotel conforms to all local standards, which does not require plate glass windows/patio doors to have anti-collision motifs to ensure that people are aware glass is present. Group leaders are advised to consider this in their risk assessments/group management plan and ensure appropriate control measures are put in place.
We can pre-book your meals at our great group prices to help your itinerary run smoothly.
Popular options include:
- Maredo restaurants
- Route 66
- Der Alte Fritz
- Hard Rock Cafe
NST City Representative
Our Berlin City Representative, Tatjana, or a member of her team, will meet you on arrival, assist you with hotel check-in, advise you on points of interest and public transport and provide 24-hour emergency assistance.
Free Educational Resources
By choosing NST, you’ll receive some free educational resources to help your group get the most out of their time away.
The Go Explore Journal
When you book your language tour with NST, you'll receive a FREE Go Explore journal for every student. By keeping a daily record of their experiences on the tour using NST's journals, your students will be better able to learn and recall key language phrases.
Teachers often tell us that the journals become a treasured souvenir once their students have returned to the classroom. They can even be used to demonstrate to parents and school governors the impact of taking learning outside the classroom and used as examples of individual learning and development.
Click here to view a sample of our Go Explore Journal for French Language groups.
Project Work
We’ve prepared project work based on the visits incorporated within your itinerary, so you’ll easily be able to incorporate these challenging and enjoyable activities into your pre- and post-tour lesson plans. Your students will be able to conduct interviews with visit staff set around a specific topic and in the native tongue.
Click here to view a sample of our Go Explore Project Work for French Language groups.
