Black Forest German Language School Trips & Tours
The Black Forest, situated on the east side of the French-German border is the perfect destination for a language school trip to explore and compare two countries. With a range of educational and cultural visits, Strasbourg, Freiburg, forest and spa towns are not to be missed.
A study tour to this popular destination is ideal for both French and German language groups, with a varied and exciting range of target language-focused visits and experiences to build and develop conversational and comprehension skills. Rich in cultural and educational visits, the Black Forest offers a memorable and varied experience for language groups.
Sample itinerary
Our sample itinerary provides you with an idea of the visits you can cover during your trip. We can tailor-make an itinerary to support your specific learning outcomes.
| Morning | Afternoon | Evening | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morning flight from Ireland | Gutach Open Air Museum | Local orientation |
| 2 | Freiburg. Schauinsland cable car | Triberg & waterfalls | German quiz night |
| 3 | Europapark | Disco at hotel | |
| 4 | Wolfach glass blowing demonstration & tour | Transfer to airport for return flight to Ireland | |
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| Morning | Morning flight from Ireland |
|---|---|
| Afternoon | Gutach Open Air Museum |
| Evening | Local orientation |
| Morning | Freiburg. Schauinsland cable car |
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| Afternoon | Triberg & waterfalls |
| Evening | German quiz night |
| Morning | Europapark |
|---|---|
| Afternoon | Disco at hotel |
| Evening |
| Morning | Wolfach glass blowing demonstration & tour |
|---|---|
| Afternoon | Transfer to airport for return flight to Ireland |
| Evening |
On-tour support
On-tour support includes...
- Services of a See Off Representative at your departure airport
Accommodation
Popular options in Black Forest
Black Forest
Top visits
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.
Gutach Falls
Many groups who visit Triberg include a visit to the spectacular Gutach Falls which plunge over a series of seven waterfalls and at 163m are Germany’s highest.
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.
Freiburg
The historic town of Freiburg has become a cultural and historical centre. Situated at the heart of the Black Forest, Freiburg, is rich in history and culture.
Gutach Open Air Museum
The museum has many restored 16th century buildings and has preserved the old customs and traditions of the town.
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.
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!
Nautiland Swimming Centre
This indoor water park in Hagenau is home to 63 metres of toboggan slides, river rapids, water cascades and fountains.
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.
Educational resources
Free Go Explore journals
We understand that learning resources form an important part of a language tour. Our free Go Explore educational resources are a great tool for pupils to record their language experience and build their confidence when exploring another culture, language and location.
With space to add information, pre-visit notes, a daily journal about what they’ve seen and learnt and space for relevant vocabulary our journals are useful for assisting in controlled assessment preparation and is a valuable memento of time spent abroad.
Transport
We offer flights from a variety of departure airports and we’ll work with you to plan your route at the best value possible.
Flight
Giving you full support throughout
Before your tour
- Your own dedicated NST contact
- Bespoke tour itineraries
- Unrivalled local knowledge & expertise
- Curriculum linked visit programmes
- Great value for money - no hidden costs
- Free group leader inspection visits
- Risk assessment guidance
- Safety assured, transport, accommodation and visits
Whilst you're away
- Free educational resources
- Group-friendly accommodation
- Exceptional standards of coaching
- On-tour support from our reps on the ground
- Support & assistance from our specialists guides throughout your tour
- 24/7 support just a call away
- Extensive group travel insurance
On your return
- Priority rebooking services
- Rewarding your loyalty with our reward scheme
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