School trips to Munich
Discover Germany’s culture, history and innovation in one unforgettable city.
Munich is a city of contrasts. One moment students are exploring royal palaces and historic squares. The next, they're uncovering the city's role in twentieth-century history, visiting world-class museums or learning about the legacy of the Olympic Games.
It's a destination packed with opportunities to practise German, experience Bavarian culture, and see a different side of modern Germany. There’s so much to discover in Munich. We’ll help you build an itinerary that brings its stories, culture and experiences together.
What to expect on your school trip to Munich
Expect variety, with something different to uncover every day. One visit might uncover the story behind a royal palace. The next could explore the legacy of the Olympic Games, the rise of Bayern Munich, or a pivotal moment in German history.
That's what makes Munich such a rewarding place to learn, explore and experience a different side of Germany.
Our Munich school trip highlights
Munich is packed with enrichment experiences that help students explore Germany's history, culture and identity from different angles.
Some highlights include:
- Dachau Memorial Site – explore one of the most significant locations in twentieth-century history
- Olympic Park – learn about the legacy of the 1972 Munich Olympic Games
- Bayern Munich & Allianz Arena – explore the home of one of Europe's most successful football clubs
- BMW World and Museum – see German innovation, engineering and global business in action
- Traditional Bavarian markets and culture – experience local customs, food and traditions first-hand
Why choose NST for your Munich school trip?
Munich has a lot to offer, so getting the planning right makes all the difference. Let our Educational Travel Experts bring your school trip to life with an itinerary that works for your group.
And once you're in destination, you'll have the support of our local City Representative. They'll assist with hotel check‑in, be on hand with local knowledge and provide 24‑hour support throughout your stay.
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Why choose NST?
Here's why thousands of teachers choose NST each year...
- Unrivalled school trip knowledge
Your dedicated Tour Co-ordinator will use their trip planning knowledge and expertise to create a tailor-made, curriculum-linked itinerary to meet your group’s exact needs.
- Making it easier for you
Your own trip organiser, travel app, free classroom packs and trip promo resources.
- Free group leader inspection visits
Visit your chosen destination free of charge and plan with confidence.
- Value for money, always
We work hard to make every penny count.
- Over 55 years’ experience
With NST you can rest assured that your group is in safe hands.
- Aligned to your learning outcomes
Every trip can be built around your specific goals — from the latest GCSE and A level curriculum requirements to particular themes, interests or visits you want to focus on.
- Risk assessment guidance
Clear, practical support to help you manage group safety including our free guide.
- Offsetting carbon emissions
Through our partnership with Carbon Footprint, we're committed to offset one tonne of CO2 emissions, and plant a tree on school grounds in the UK, for every trip booked.
- Support from our History Subject Experts
Our history subject experts have a strong background in teaching. They are highly experienced and passionate former teachers who aim to deliver detailed background information on all key sites and study topics.
Munich trip highlights - our groups love...
Language Walking Tour
Exclusive! Take a walking tour of this fascinating city with Birgit, our own dedicated City Representative. Your walking tour will take in the sights and sounds of the city, providing plenty of opportunity for language practice, and will be tailored to your group’s level of skill and language requirements.
Neuschwanstein Castle
“The castle of the fairy-tale king” is one of the most popular of all palaces and castle in Europe. The setting of this beautiful and magical white turreted castle could not be more idyllic.
Bavaria Film Studios
Take a tour behind the scenes of the largest film studios in Europe. Students will also encounter movie classics like the original model submarine from “Das Boot”, the mythical creature from “The Never Ending Story” and the Gallic village from “Asterix and Obelix vs. Caesar”. It’s even possible to star in a little film and be coached by a director.
Language Workshops
Established in 1985, classes at this Munich school are taught in German with a focus on oral skills. Classes involve visits to the local town so students can practise their language skills.
Museum of Fascination & Terror
Hailed as one of the most important museums of the Nazi period in Germany, concentrating on the use of propaganda and the media by the Nazis.
Königsplatz & Karolinenplatz
Königsplatz & Karolinenplatz
Walking tour of important Nazi buildings including the site of the ‘Brown House’, the original party headquarters from 1930, the Führer Building, site of the 1938 conference and see also the headquarters of the SA and the Hitler youth.
Nazi Rally Grounds
Chosen by the Nazi party to be the site of the huge party rallies, the grounds covered about 11 square kilometres in the southeast of Nuremberg. Six Nazi party rallies were held there between 1933 and 1938 and the buildings standing today provide good examples of authentic Nazi architecture.
Munich Documentation Centre
Opened in 2015, the centre will provide a central place of learning and remembrance that will address the city's National Socialist past and the ramifications of Nazi dictatorship.
