Berlin
There are many highlights for students visiting Berlin such as the historical significance that Berlin holds, the many museums and educational centres on offer, cultural and modern style Berlin, educational workshops and tours, green spaces and recreational spaces around the city, as well as the different day trips that can be taken from the German capital.
Sample 4 Day / 3 Night Itinerary
Day 1
- Flight from Ireland to Berlin – see below for flight schedules serving Berlin.
- Take a guided coach tour of Charlottenburg Palace, the home and history of the royalty of Germany, leading all the way back to the Prussian Empire.
- Coach transfer to Berlin City for the historical walking tour to Brandenburg Gate and Checkpoint Charlie. Highlights include the Berlin Wall Memorial and the underground “ghost stations”.
- Transfer to accommodation for check-in and evening meal.
Day 2
- After breakfast, transfer to Sachsenhausen. A visit to Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp offers a deeply moving and educational experience, providing students with a profound understanding of World War II.
- Transfer to the Studio of Wonders Immersive Tour Digital Art Gallery. Let yourself be enchanted by optical illusions, turn the world upside down in the inverted subway, or awaken your inner child in the ball pit – The perfect plan to spend some fun hours for students to be creative!
Transfer to accommodation for dinner and spend the evening experiencing Berlin Radio Tower, Unparalleled 360° views over whole of Berlin.
Day 3
- Breakfast at accommodation.
- Relaxation Morning. After a busy few days, spend a mindfulness morning to rejuvenate students in the middle of their school tour.
- Afternoon at Magic Mountain which is a climbing and high rope course.
- Coach to the World Famous: Berlin Zoo. Not only is it the oldest and most frequently visited zoo in the country, it is also home to the largest variety of species of any zoo in the world!
- Evening Dinner followed by Theatre Show – Blue Man Group. Hilarious and interactive show for students.
- Return to accommodation for late dinner.
Day 4
- Breakfast in accommodation.
- Berlin’s Newest Craze: RollerSkating! Experience Berlin’s fun and newest trend with all of your friends, RollerSkating classes, only in Berlin!
- Transfer to airport for the return flight home. See below for an indication of the airports in or around Berlin that serve the Irish market.
Building Your Itinerary - Cornerstones
Cornerstones are the attractions that should form the core of any itinerary – the “do not miss” items!
For us there are 4 such cornerstones to a Berlin itinerary:
Brandenburg Gate: The gate is a central meeting spot for locals. In the past, it was a key point where East and West Berliners would gather during significant events. Today, it’s a popular spot for celebrations, protests, and even street performances.
Charlottenburg Palace: Learn all about the history of German royalty.
Berlin Radio tower: Enjoy some impressive views from the top of the radio tower.
Magic Mountain: A fun experience for climbers of all ages and abilities at Magic Mountain. A vertical adventure world on 2500 square meters with various climbing courses.
Itinerary - Day Trips
Day trip to Tropical Islands, Experience the wonderful Tropical Islands Resort is a tropical-themed indoor water park located in the former Brand-Briesen Airfield in Halbe.
Day trip to Potsdam, Discover Potsdam’s beautiful palaces, parks and gardens. Learn how this scenic town served as the home of Prussian kings and German emperors for three centuries.
Day trip to Brandeburg, this picturesque town outside of Berlin, includes the serene Havel River and the enchanting Havelland region, Brandenburg offers a unique blend of peaceful countryside and historical richness.
Day trip to Spreewald Forest, The charm of the UNESCO Spree Forest Biosphere Reserve comes down to its landscape, reminiscent of a park and featuring a mosaic of meadows, fields and forests with an impressive network of waterways.
Day trip to Leipzig, Leipzig is home to one of the oldest universities in Europe (Leipzig University). It is the main seat of the German National Library, the seat of the German Music Archive, as well as of the German Federal Administrative Court.
Itinerary Fillers and Evening Activities
Filling time and gaps in an itinerary won’t be a problem in Berlin – trying to cut out attractions will be the challenge!
The Studio of Wonders Immersive Tour is a go to! Enjoy an afternoon here, and look at the other options.
Stasi Prison: Visit Hohenschönhausen Memorial, the former Stasi prison, is a chilling tour to educate students on what thousands went through when they fell victim to political persecution in the former East Germany.
Magic Mountain: A fun experience for climbers of all ages and abilities at Magic Mountain. A vertical adventure world on 2500 square meters with various climbing courses.
East Side Gallery: The East Side Gallery in Berlin is an open-air gallery that features over 100 murals painted directly on a 1.3 km-long section of the Berlin Wall.
Berlin Cathedral: It is one of the largest and most impressive churches in Berlin, blending Baroque and Renaissance styles.
Accommodation Options
Our preferred accommodation is the Generator Hostel, Berlin. A central and alternative lodging located in ‘Mitte’, right in the centre of Berlin City. With free access to on-site facilities such as supermarkets, restaurants, coffee bars. With plenty of room for exploring!
We offer the possibility of staying in 2/3-star hotels, subject to price change and availability.
Breakfast and dinners are provided, unless specified in the itinerary.
Connections from Ireland
Flight routes change all the time, but currently the options include:
- Dublin to Berlin is currently the only flights available that are non-stop direct flights
