German language school trips to Munich
£519 - £789
A typical school trip to Munich cost is £519 to £789 per person depending on time of travel, transport, accommodation and inclusions.
A hugely welcoming destination for language students, Munich is a highly popular school trip for our German-studying groups, who are presented with abundant opportunities for improving their linguistics. From touring art galleries, science museums and the farmers’ market, to conversing with locals on the sobering history of the Munich Olympic Games, students will come away with increased confidence in their abilities – as well as an unforgettable trip under their belt.
SUGGESTED ITINERARIES
- Depart the UK and travel to Munich
- Walking tour of Munich
- Evening meal at local restaurant
- Neuschwanstein Castle
- Deutsches Museum
- Olympia Park
- Return to the UK
As the capital of Bavaria, Munich combines traditional German culture with innovation, science, history and the arts. Students can practise German in authentic situations while gaining valuable insight into contemporary German life, Bavarian traditions and the country's historical development.
Student Development
During their visit, students can develop:
- Speaking and listening skills
- Confidence communicating in German
- Cultural awareness and understanding
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Independence and resilience
- Critical thinking and analytical skills
- Confidence interacting with native speakers
- Global awareness and cultural appreciation
GCSE German
Munich provides opportunities for students to:
- Practise spoken German in authentic situations
- Develop listening and comprehension skills
- Build confidence communicating with native speakers
- Apply classroom vocabulary in real-world contexts
- Explore German customs, traditions and daily life
- Develop cultural understanding through immersion
A Level German
Students can explore:
- Contemporary German society and culture
- Regional identity within Bavaria
- Authentic language use and communication
- German history and historical memory
- The relationship between tradition and modernity
- Independent language-learning opportunities
Cultural Understanding
Students can gain insight into:
- Bavarian culture and traditions
- Daily life in modern Germany
- German food, markets and social customs
- The importance of regional identity
- The role of language within local communities
- Munich's significance in German history and culture
Cross-Curricular Learning
Munich also supports learning in:
- History through Second World War and twentieth-century German history
- Science through visits to the Deutsches Museum
- Geography through urban studies and regional development
- Art and Design through galleries and architecture
- Citizenship through cultural awareness and international understanding
Features
ACCOMMODATION
Centrally positioned, Meininger Cit's Hostel is in a great location close to Munich's main railway station. The hostel also has excellent facilities for school groups, including a recreation room, video games, table football, films and karaoke on a big screen.
- Restaurant
- Meeting room
- Games room
- Karaoke
Located a five-minute walk from Munich's central station, this A&O property is perfectly located for your arrival into the city. Within the hotel, all rooms are soundproofed and several have balconies, so your group can enjoy the views and atmosphere of the city for your entire stay.
- Free Wi-Fi
- Lounge
- Snacks available
Centrally positioned, Meininger Cit's Hostel is in a great location close to Munich's main railway station. The hostel also has excellent facilities for school groups, including a recreation room, video games, table football, films and karaoke on a big screen.
- Restaurant
- Meeting room
- Games room
- Karaoke
Located a five-minute walk from Munich's central station, this A&O property is perfectly located for your arrival into the city. Within the hotel, all rooms are soundproofed and several have balconies, so your group can enjoy the views and atmosphere of the city for your entire stay.
- Free Wi-Fi
- Lounge
- Snacks available
Excursions
Neuschwanstein Castle
One of Europe’s most famous castles, this Romanesque Revival palace is positioned on a rugged hill in southwest Bavaria offering stunning views and a wealth of history. Originally a retreat for King Ludwig II of Bavaria, the castle hosts more than a million people each year, and is an excellent setting for teaching students about Bavarian history.
Deutsches Museum
A great excursion for MFL students, the Deutsches Museum has so much to see that student groups often spend the best part of a day here. With an emphasis on science and technology, the museum holds over 100,000 objects, making it one of the most advanced science and technology museums in the world.
Olympia Park
Constructed in 1972 for the Summer Olympic Games, Munich’s Olympic Stadium has since hosted the 1974 World Cup final, Euro ‘88 final and final playoffs for the Champions League. However, prior to its building, the site was also planned to be used by the Nazi Party as they prepared to develop Munich as the “Capital of the Movement”, making it an excellent stop on school trips for history and sport students.
Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site
In commemoration of those killed at the Dachau concentration camp during the Second World War, this memorial site houses a museum, an archive and a library for your exploration. During your visit, your school group will walk through the remaining buildings of this historic site and its reconstructions, while learning about the biographies of former prisoners.
BMW Welt
One of the most popular attractions in Munich, the BMW Museum showcases the history of this iconic German brand. Students can view BMW’s wide product range on their visit here, from historic to futuristic cars, and learn about BMW’s rise to becoming one of the world’s leading car manufacturers.
Berchtesgaden Salt Mines
We can’t wait to show you the Berchtesgaden Salt Mines – the oldest of their kind in Germany. Here, students will have the chance to travel almost 1.5 kilometres of the mine, travelling on a track that takes them into the depths of the mountain. On top of interesting facts about salt production, they’ll also learn about the impressive history of the nearby Old Salt Works.
Bayern Park Freizeitparadies
Give students the afternoon off with a trip to this brilliant theme park, which contains all sorts of action and thrills to entertain your school group. With superspeed rollercoasters, exhilarating drops and whitewater rafting, there’s plenty of attractions to give your students a hard-earned break.
Allianz Arena
Find out what makes the Allianz Arena one of the world’s finest with this visit, which will take students behind the scenes for an insight into this extraordinary and unusual stadium. School groups will follow in the footsteps of professional footballers in the players’ areas – including the changing rooms – and discover exciting details relating to the arena’s unique structure.
Neuschwanstein Castle
One of Europe’s most famous castles, this Romanesque Revival palace is positioned on a rugged hill in southwest Bavaria offering stunning views and a wealth of history. Originally a retreat for King Ludwig II of Bavaria, the castle hosts more than a million people each year, and is an excellent setting for teaching students about Bavarian history.
Deutsches Museum
A great excursion for MFL students, the Deutsches Museum has so much to see that student groups often spend the best part of a day here. With an emphasis on science and technology, the museum holds over 100,000 objects, making it one of the most advanced science and technology museums in the world.
Olympia Park
Constructed in 1972 for the Summer Olympic Games, Munich’s Olympic Stadium has since hosted the 1974 World Cup final, Euro ‘88 final and final playoffs for the Champions League. However, prior to its building, the site was also planned to be used by the Nazi Party as they prepared to develop Munich as the “Capital of the Movement”, making it an excellent stop on school trips for history and sport students.
Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site
In commemoration of those killed at the Dachau concentration camp during the Second World War, this memorial site houses a museum, an archive and a library for your exploration. During your visit, your school group will walk through the remaining buildings of this historic site and its reconstructions, while learning about the biographies of former prisoners.
BMW Welt
One of the most popular attractions in Munich, the BMW Museum showcases the history of this iconic German brand. Students can view BMW’s wide product range on their visit here, from historic to futuristic cars, and learn about BMW’s rise to becoming one of the world’s leading car manufacturers.
Berchtesgaden Salt Mines
We can’t wait to show you the Berchtesgaden Salt Mines – the oldest of their kind in Germany. Here, students will have the chance to travel almost 1.5 kilometres of the mine, travelling on a track that takes them into the depths of the mountain. On top of interesting facts about salt production, they’ll also learn about the impressive history of the nearby Old Salt Works.
Bayern Park Freizeitparadies
Give students the afternoon off with a trip to this brilliant theme park, which contains all sorts of action and thrills to entertain your school group. With superspeed rollercoasters, exhilarating drops and whitewater rafting, there’s plenty of attractions to give your students a hard-earned break.
Allianz Arena
Find out what makes the Allianz Arena one of the world’s finest with this visit, which will take students behind the scenes for an insight into this extraordinary and unusual stadium. School groups will follow in the footsteps of professional footballers in the players’ areas – including the changing rooms – and discover exciting details relating to the arena’s unique structure.
Trip details
All Equity packages are tailor-made to suit the needs of our groups. Here are our standard package inclusions:
- Return travel by air (air packages include overseas airport transfer. Coach to UK airport from school is available as an optional extra)
- All security charges, airport and local taxes
- 1 free staff place for every 10 full paying passengers by air
- Full-board accommodation
- Excursions
- 24-hour emergency service support
- All travel documentation, luggage labels and resort information
- Meals en-route. While travelling to and from your destination you need to consider meals. These are not included in the package prices
- Air passenger duty. Any paying passengers over the age of 16 at time of travel will be charged a small tax fee
- Tourist tax
- Damage deposit
Prices are subject to change based on intended dates of travel and final numbers, the Equity team are here to offer you advice and guidance from start to finish, ensuring your school trip runs smoothly and is a great success.
Travel by: Air
Nearest airport: Munich Airport (MUC)
Transfer time from airport: 30mins
Suggested tour length: 3 days, 2 nights
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