School trips to the Black Forest
The incredibly scenic Black Forest region covers southwest Germany and provides a stunning backdrop for many scattered villages and a few large towns, such as Freiburg.
A school trip to the Black Forest gives students of all ages the chance to experience authentic German tradition and customs for themselves – from costume museums to clock-building, and everything else in between. It’s the perfect setting for language classes to practice their German comprehension and speaking ability.
NST also offer bespoke music tours that cover both the Black Forest and parts of nearby France. This region has a host of brilliant venues that regularly attract enthusiastic audiences. You may even choose to perform (and gain free entry for) the nearby Europa Park theme park, which boasts over 100 attractions and roller coasters. This option is guaranteed to make a memorable day out for any school group.
Take a look at some of our most popular options below, or get in touch with one of our highly experienced travel advisors to talk through your ideal school trip to the Black Forest.
Browse our most popular Black Forest school trips
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.
Black Forest trip highlights - our groups love
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.
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.
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.
Gutach Open Air Museum
The museum has many restored 16th century buildings and has preserved the old customs and traditions of the 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!
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.
