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Travelling in November 2012

Holocaust visits in Berlin for History school trips

Here are some of our most popular Holocaust visits in Berlin for History groups. We can tailor-make an itinerary to your exact needs. Call 0845 688 8988 to create your itinerary from scratch today.

Key Visits

Neue Synagogue

When inaugurated in 1866, the New Synagogue on Oranienburger Strasse was one of the largest in the world and the most important in the city. Damaged during Kristallnacht, the building was destroyed during the war. The front section and dome were restored in the 1980s and now house a fascinating museum chronicling the history of the building and its congregation – particularly good sections on the 1930s and the wartime period.

House of the Wannsee Conference

The lakeside villa where the now famous meeting took place in January 1942, houses a permanent exhibition which seeks to place the Wannsee Conference in its historical context. The exhibition traces the chronological development of the Holocaust from the origins of anti-Semitism through the conference itself to the mass deportations and extermination.

Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp

One of the earliest and most important in Germany, the story of the camp from its origins, its development within the camp system, its wartime use, the liberation and its post-war history during the Soviet period, are told in a series of exhibitions within the extensive remains of the camp itself.

Ravensbruck Concentration Camp

Situated about 60 miles north of Berlin, the extensive remains of Ravensbruck, the principal women’s concentration camp, now house collections and exhibitions chronicling all aspects of the camp’s history. Among the thousands executed here were female members of the British spy network S.O.E. including Violet Szabo.

Holocaust Memorial

Opened in 2005, The Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe by the architect Peter Eisenman is a prominent addition to the landscape of central Berlin. The memorial’s 2711 concrete stellae cover an area of 4.7 acres.

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 Hallesches Ufer

This 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.

Address Hallesches Ufer 30 10963 Berlin Germany View map of location	Local Rating 2 Star plus Standard
	Capacity 311 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.

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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.

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Aletto Youth Hotel

Originally constructed in the 1920s, the building was totally renovated and refurbished in 2002. The hotel extends over 6 floors.

Aletto Youth Hotel

This modern hotel, specifically designed with older school groups and students in mind, offers a good level of comfort, good facilities, a competitive price and is well positioned in Berlin’s centre.

Address Grunewaldstraße 33 10823 Berlin-Schöneberg Germany View map of location	Local Rating Youth hotel
	Capacity 280 guests in 72 rooms.

Location Information

The hotel is situated in the district of Schöneberg, south of Kurfurstendamm, close to all public transportation. This is a good safe area with plenty of shops nearby. Numerous buses connect guests directly from the hotel to the Zoo station (Bus 146, about 10 minutes), Brandenburg Gate and Unter Den Linden (Bus 348, around 15 minutes). The nearest Underground stations are ‘Eisenacherstraße’ (Line 7) which is a 2 minute walk from the hotel and ‘Bayerischer Platz’ (Line 4) which is a 3 minute walk from the hotel.

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Accommodation Facilities

• 24-hour reception
• Dinner self-service bar
• 2 breakfast rooms
• Breakfast buffet bar
• Games room with electronic games, electronic darts and table football
• Cinema room with large screen television and DVD player
• Luggage room
• Courtyard area with benches
• Karaoke evenings on request
• Safe
• Internet access
• Disabled facilities: This property has no specific facilities or adapted rooms for disabled clients, apart from public disabled toilets. It should be noted that property extends over 6 floors but does not have a lift.

 Student Rooms

• 3-6 bedded rooms
• En-suite facilities
• TV/radio
• Extra toilets and showers on each corridor

 Staff Rooms

• Twins/singles
• En-suite facilities
• TV/radio
• Extra toilets and showers on each corridor

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Citylight Hotel

The 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.

Address Boettgerstrasse 23 13357 Berlin View map of location	Local Rating 2 star superior hotel
	Capacity 335 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.

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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.

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We can pre-book your meals at our great group prices to help your itinerary run smoothly.

NST City Representative

Our Berlin City Representative, Tatjana, or a member of her team will meet you on arrival, assist with hotel check-in, advise on points of interest and public transport and provide 24 hour emergency assistance

NST Guide Lecturers

An increasing number of schools book a Guided Study Tour each year due to the recommendation of NST’s customers. Why not add an NST Guide Lecturer to your tour package.

Your Guide Lecturer will:

• Be selected from a specialist team to meet your exact visit requirements
• Be a highly experienced and knowledgeable educationalist
• Have a long and proven track record of delivering excellent results
• Have an understanding of the needs of students and information delivery
• Understand the pressures and requirements of Group Leaders

Benefits of NST Guide Lecturers:

• A Strong Teaching Background - All of our guides are ex-teachers with specific History expertise. Their educational background and detailed knowledge of the current curriculum will help them meet your specific needs. As former teachers they also understand the demands and requirements of organising educational visits.
• Helping You to Prepare Your Ideal Itinerary - Our guides will contact you before your tour to discuss your learning objectives. They will then advise on the appropriate visits to build an itinerary that matches your specified objectives and enables your group to get the most out of every day.
• More Time for One-to-One Teaching - With an NST Guide Lecturer leading the group, you gain the opportunity to provide individual tuition and enjoy the visits with your students.
• First Evening Talk - Your Guide Lecturer will provide an informal discussion on your first evening, setting the scene for the next few days. Helping students focus on the days to come and covering many general questions up front, this talk will allow more time for specific questions at each site.

Our team of experienced Guide Lecturers include:

• Garry Clarkson - Previously Head of Humanities, Garry has over 10 years’ experience in teaching about the Holocaust and has taken part in a teacher training seminar at Yad Vashem during 2006. Currently a freelance educational consultant, he is working on a number of projects concerning the Holocaust including being an educator on the Holocaust Educational Trust’s Lessons from Auschwitz Project.
• Dave Stewart - A graduate from the University of Glasgow with an MA in History & Philosophy, Dave spent two years as an exchange student at the University of Mainz, studying German History and is a fluent German speaker. He also has a Guiding Diploma from the Scottish Tourist Board.
• Nigel Bushnell - A York University History graduate, Nigel has been a History teacher in inner London for twenty years and is heavily involved in examining History at both GCSE and A level. He has a particular interest in German History - especially the Nazi Period and post-war Germany and is a published author.
• Stephen Hartley - Stephen has a PhD in Modern History gained from King’s College, London, from the Department of War studies. He has been teaching and lecturing to a wide range of age groups for over 20 years and has led numerous school tours during this time. Stephen has travelled to over 80 countries and has published a book on Irish History for MacMillan’s War Studies Series.