German language school trips to the Black Forest

Local culture is embedded into every moment of our tours in Germany’s Black Forest, a popular option for language groups. As well as breathtaking natural landscapes and fairytale castles, this cherished region offers German language students plenty of opportunities to apply their linguistic expertise and learn about the traditional culture of Baden-Württemberg.

SUGGESTED ITINERARIES


Day 1
  • Depart the UK by coach
  • Afternoon arrival at accommodation

Day 2
  • Wolfach Glass blowing
  • Open Air Museum of the Black Forest

Day 3
  • Freiburg
  • Cable Car to Schaunisland
  • Titisee
  • Triberg waterfalls

Day 4
  • Day at Europa Park

Day 5
  • Return travel to the UK
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Features

ACCOMMODATION

DJH Freiburg

Surrounded by a protected conservation area on the edge of the Black Forest, the DJH Freiburg is one of our most beautifully set accommodations. Groups can enjoy the full extent of this natural location thanks to the cycle paths that run from the hostel; meanwhile, the city of Freiburg is a 15-minute drive away.

  • Excellent views
  • Playground and sports court
  • Meeting and activity rooms
  • Accessible for wheelchair users

DJH Freiburg

Surrounded by a protected conservation area on the edge of the Black Forest, the DJH Freiburg is one of our most beautifully set accommodations. Groups can enjoy the full extent of this natural location thanks to the cycle paths that run from the hostel; meanwhile, the city of Freiburg is a 15-minute drive away.

  • Excellent views
  • Playground and sports court
  • Meeting and activity rooms
  • Accessible for wheelchair users

Excursions

Dorotheenhütte Glass Blowing

Students can learn all about the intricacies of crystal glass cutting and production at this glass manufacturer, with a tour of the factory which delves into the industry’s best kept secrets. During your visit, they’ll learn about glassware’s importance within the Black Forest, and how the Dorotheenhutte’s popular, coloured “wish vase” is designed.

Europa-Park

During your trip to the Black Forest, why not treat your students with a visit to Europa-Park – Germany’s largest theme park? Home to country-themed zones, rollercoasters galore, an interactive laser course, and even a space exhibition, the park offers an immersive language learning experience at its most exciting – and an experience we know your school group will love.

Freiburg Visit

Germany’s warmest city with 2,000 hours of sunshine the year round, Freiburg is a trailblazer in renewable energy, generating almost as much solar power as the whole of the UK. But it’s not just its eco-friendliness that’s notable about this city, and we know your students will love exploring the gabled townhouses, cobblestone lanes and cafe-rimmed plazas of its medieval Altstadt.

Titisee Lake

Formed from a glacier in the last ice age, the Titisee lake stretches across more than one and a half kilometres of the Black Forest region and is a popular spot for swimming, sailing, a walk, and – weather permitting – even ice skating. As well as an exciting centre of activity, the lake also offers students the opportunity to discover the geographical intricacies that led to the lake’s basin being carved out.

Triberg Waterfalls

An excellent excursion for geography students, this trip to Triberg Waterfalls offers groups the opportunity to visit one of the highest waterfalls in Germany and see the Gutach River cascade 163 metres down into a rocky valley. The waterfalls are also within walking distance from the Black Forest town of Triberg, where you can visit the world’s largest cuckoo clock and hear the roar of water as you wander around the town’s pretty streets.

Cable Car Schauinsland

Take the opportunity to ride Germany’s longest two-way gondola system on this excursion, which will take you and your students 1,294 metres to the top of Schauinsland mountain. Here, you can take in the panoramic views across Freiburg and the Black Forest; on a clear day you can see as far as the Swiss Alps.

Schwarzwald Museum Triberg

Embark on an exciting journey through many centuries at this museum, which invites school groups to discover what life was like in the historic High Black Forest. Here, students can learn about historic Black Forest clocks, mechanical orchestras and typical crafts, while they immerse themselves in the world of mining in the region’s model gallery. The museum is also located close to the famous Triberg Waterfalls, which we know your students will love.

Schwarzwälder Freilichtmuseum Vogtsbauernhof

Students can develop a full understanding of traditional crafts and agriculture in the Black Forest at this Open Air Museum, which is centred on the Vogtsbauernhof farmhouse and dates back to 1612. Explore the runnings of a 17th-century mill, barns, and a ‘granny house’ at the museum, and see demonstrations of the crafts, tools and customs of former times.

Chateau du Haut-Koenigsbourg

Located on a perch that overlooks both France's Vosges and Germany's Black Forest, the Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg is far more than the fairytale castle you'll see at first glance. Fought over by two of Western Europe's main superpowers over the course of 900 years, the Château has a rich and turbulent history that we've seen captivate many school groups to Alsace.

Dorotheenhütte Glass Blowing

Students can learn all about the intricacies of crystal glass cutting and production at this glass manufacturer, with a tour of the factory which delves into the industry’s best kept secrets. During your visit, they’ll learn about glassware’s importance within the Black Forest, and how the Dorotheenhutte’s popular, coloured “wish vase” is designed.

Europa-Park

During your trip to the Black Forest, why not treat your students with a visit to Europa-Park – Germany’s largest theme park? Home to country-themed zones, rollercoasters galore, an interactive laser course, and even a space exhibition, the park offers an immersive language learning experience at its most exciting – and an experience we know your school group will love.

Freiburg Visit

Germany’s warmest city with 2,000 hours of sunshine the year round, Freiburg is a trailblazer in renewable energy, generating almost as much solar power as the whole of the UK. But it’s not just its eco-friendliness that’s notable about this city, and we know your students will love exploring the gabled townhouses, cobblestone lanes and cafe-rimmed plazas of its medieval Altstadt.

Titisee Lake

Formed from a glacier in the last ice age, the Titisee lake stretches across more than one and a half kilometres of the Black Forest region and is a popular spot for swimming, sailing, a walk, and – weather permitting – even ice skating. As well as an exciting centre of activity, the lake also offers students the opportunity to discover the geographical intricacies that led to the lake’s basin being carved out.

Triberg Waterfalls

An excellent excursion for geography students, this trip to Triberg Waterfalls offers groups the opportunity to visit one of the highest waterfalls in Germany and see the Gutach River cascade 163 metres down into a rocky valley. The waterfalls are also within walking distance from the Black Forest town of Triberg, where you can visit the world’s largest cuckoo clock and hear the roar of water as you wander around the town’s pretty streets.

Cable Car Schauinsland

Take the opportunity to ride Germany’s longest two-way gondola system on this excursion, which will take you and your students 1,294 metres to the top of Schauinsland mountain. Here, you can take in the panoramic views across Freiburg and the Black Forest; on a clear day you can see as far as the Swiss Alps.

Schwarzwald Museum Triberg

Embark on an exciting journey through many centuries at this museum, which invites school groups to discover what life was like in the historic High Black Forest. Here, students can learn about historic Black Forest clocks, mechanical orchestras and typical crafts, while they immerse themselves in the world of mining in the region’s model gallery. The museum is also located close to the famous Triberg Waterfalls, which we know your students will love.

Schwarzwälder Freilichtmuseum Vogtsbauernhof

Students can develop a full understanding of traditional crafts and agriculture in the Black Forest at this Open Air Museum, which is centred on the Vogtsbauernhof farmhouse and dates back to 1612. Explore the runnings of a 17th-century mill, barns, and a ‘granny house’ at the museum, and see demonstrations of the crafts, tools and customs of former times.

Chateau du Haut-Koenigsbourg

Located on a perch that overlooks both France's Vosges and Germany's Black Forest, the Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg is far more than the fairytale castle you'll see at first glance. Fought over by two of Western Europe's main superpowers over the course of 900 years, the Château has a rich and turbulent history that we've seen captivate many school groups to Alsace.

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 or coach (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 OR 1 free staff place for every 8 full paying passengers by coach
  • Half-board accommodation
  • Excursions
  • Full use of your coach in resort (this applies to coach groups only and is subject to EU drivers hours regulations)
  • 24-hour emergency service support
  • All travel documentation, luggage labels and resort information
  • Lunches 
  • 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: EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)

Transfer time from airport: 90mins hours

Coach transfer time from Calais: Around 2.5hrs 

Suggested tour length: 5 days, 4 nights