School Christmas Markets Trips to Berlin

Because no one can out-do Germany's Christmas Market scene

Where festive feels meet historic highlights
From £399pp i

Sizzling bratwurst, spice-scented gingerbread, mulled wine: Germany’s Christmas Markets are as traditional as they come. Where city squares are lined with garland-bedecked stalls, and the aroma of marzipan and fried doughnuts lulls you into a festive haze, Berlin’s markets range from elegant wonderlands to rustic grottoes. Swing into a school Christmas Markets trip to Berlin with visits to its historic sights, before perusing seasonal handicrafts amongst lively street performers.

 

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Accommodation

Popular places to stay in Berlin

  • Located beside Humboldthain Park in the Mitte district
  • 5 minute walk from Gesundbrunnen Centre shopping mall
  • Within walking distance of Berliner Unterwelten underground tour
  • Multi, quad, triple, twin and single beds with en-suite rooms
  • Wi-Fi
  • Customer Feedback: "Hotel was good value for money, staff were helpful and there were no problems with the service!" Our Lady of Sion Senior School
  • Customer Feedback: "Our second year staying here! It's ideal for school groups, serves excellent breakfast & dinner and is in the perfect location." St Paul's Academy
  • Family-friendly club room with pool table, table football, darts and TV
  • Karaoke
  • Vending machine
  • Luggage storage
  • Wi-Fi
  • Spend some time in the club room playing pool or darts
  • Enjoy a night of karaoke
  • Walk to the Gesundbrunnen Centre for a spot of shopping
  • Grab a bite to eat in one of the nearby restaurants or bars
  • Relax in Humboldthain Park just next door
  • Situated in Prenzlauer Berg and close to the metro system
  • Close to the Hackescher Markt shopping area
  • Multi, quad, triple, twin and single bed rooms
  • En-suite rooms
  • Wi-Fi
  • Customer Feedback: "The hotel was very good and the rooms were lovely" Trinity Catholic High School
  • Café and bar area
  • Common room with pool table and table football
  • Luggage storage
  • Wi-Fi
  • Grab a drink in the café and bar area
  • Relax in the common room and play a game of pool or table football
  • Hop on the metro for sightseeing in the city centre
  • Enjoy a spot of shopping at the nearby Hackescher Markt

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FAQs about this tour

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  • What do I need to do to ensure safe travel for my group?

    Information is available from your Local Authority on what is expected from party leaders on a trip. In addition, we are happy to assist you in ensuring that you have all of the necessary information to successfully assess risks and ensure a safe trip for you and your group. Further advice and information can be found on the OEAP National Guidance website.

  • Do you provide risk assessments for the visits you offer?

    You can download our Generic Risk Management Handbook which will help you complete your risk assessment for your school or Local Authority. The aim of the handbook is to provide all tour leaders with supportive suggestions to help raise awareness to risk, suggest control measures to help mitigate the risk and manage risk pro-actively. For further assistance, please speak to a member of our team who will be happy to help.

  • What does our insurance cover us for?

    Our insurance providers offer comprehensive cover to our groups for the duration of their tour and is tailored specifically for schools, with specialist insurance policies for individual tour types. As with any insurance cover, it is vital that you read through the terms and conditions and that you declare any relevant information as requested. Please see our insurance page for further information and to see what is covered. For groups opting to take their own insurance, we highly recommend that you read all inclusions and exclusions prior to departure.

  • Is all of your accommodation audited in advance?

    Yes, all of our accommodation is audited prior to us offering it to a group. The criterion of these audits is governed by the School Travel Forum (STF). It is important to remember that each country is governed by their own standards and laws and these may differ from UK law. However, we require our accommodation to meet our standards as a minimum. We work with the hotels and agents to endeavour to ensure that our standards are met.

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