Traveling with your German Class
There’s no better place for your class to practice their German language skills than in Germany itself. Explore both the historic and modern facets of Germany with your students, generating within them curiosity, introspection and a lifetime of global citizenship.
Inspire your students
Explore by Bike
Pedal through Munich or Berlin on a guided tour that highlights history, architecture and hidden gems in the city.
Spend a Day with Local Students
Gain perspective on the similarities and differences between German and American schools, forging international friendships along the way.
Create Street Art in Berlin
Explore the modern art movement taking over the streets of the creative capital of Europe and test out artistic skills of your own.
Enjoy a Local Home Dinner
Experience German hospitality, authentic cooking, and great conversation with your generous German-speaking hosts.
Explore Neuschwanstein Castle
King Ludwig’s fairy tale castle is an architectural masterpiece – and rich with history.
Remember the Holocaust
Feel the weight of history and grasp the scope of one of the world’s deadliest genocides as you walk through the Holocaust Memorial, Nuremberg Documentation Center and concentration camps of WWII.
Just being in Germany allows the kids to explore, experience and interact. I appreciated that our tour manager was open to just stopping at a rest stop or grocery as these are amazing, authentic and new experiences for all the kids. One could over-do the lecturing of cultural items, but our tour manager was wise enough to let German culture get absorbed naturally by our kids.”
Trips to Consider:
Language Immersion in Hamburg
8 Days | Overnights: Berlin (3), Hamburg (3)
Tour Summary
A 3-night homestay in Hamburg combined with an immersive exploration of Berlin makes this trip to Germany hard to beat. While in Hamburg, you will not only live with and learn from a local family and explore local sites, but you will also visit local students and compare a typical German and American school day.
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Munich, Hamburg and Berlin
9 Days | Overnights: Munich (2), Harz Mountains (2), Hamburg (1), Berlin (2)
Tour Summary
See remnants of the Berlin Wall, learn about German folklore, explore a German-Romanesque castle, visit BMW World, and take a moment of silence at the Holocaust Memorial all on this 9-day, multi-city tour.
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Highlights of Germany
9 Days | Overnights: Heidelberg (1), Rothenburg (1), Munich (2), Dresden (1), Berlin (2)
Tour Summary
Hit all of Germany’s most notable stops as you travel the country’s perimeter on this 9-day tour. Move from ancient to modern Germany as you marvel at the ancient architecture of Heidelberg, learn more about Nazi-occupied Germany in Munich and Dresden, and create contemporary street art in Berlin.
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Insider’s Austria and Germany
9 Days | Overnights: Rothenburg (1), Munich (2), Salzburg (2), Vienna (2)
Tour Summary
For our most inclusive tour of Germany and Austria, embark on this 9-day trip. Soak in WWII history, venture around Munich by bike as the locals do, and taste traditional German pretzels and sausage before hopping over to neighboring German-speaking Austria for a comparative look at their history and culture.
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Prussia, Bohemia, and Bavaria
9 Days | Overnights: Berlin (2), Prague (2), Munich (3)
Tour Summary
Explore three magnificent Central European cities on this 9-day tour chock-full of historical and cultural lessons. You’ll also get to see the breathtaking Neuschwanstein Castle and experience a celebratory traditional German dinner at the Ratskeller in Munich.
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Free resources to inspire your next lesson plan
2023 German Language Calendar
We’ve put together a 12-month calendar comprised of inspiring photos and significant dates from across the German-Speaking world.
Cultural Resources for the German Classroom
A comprehensive guide of free, online resources, from curated university libraries to embassy sites, that explore the history and culture of the German-speaking world. Plus, free ACIS lesson plans and blog posts.
Monarchs Who Shaped History – King Ludwig II of Bavaria
The six lesson plans included in this resource parallel the six course themes that make up the AP German Language and Culture exam: beauty and aesthetics, cultural life, families and communities, global challenges, personal and public identities, and science and technology.
Virtual Tourism – Online Tour of Neuschwanstein Castle
Engage your students in German culture and communication through six different German lesson plans, based on New Bloom’s Taxonomy for World Language Instruction, with the backdrop of stunning Neuschwanstein Castle.
Bearing Witness: An Educator’s Guide to Studying the Holocaust
This guide is intended as a resource for teachers who wish to engage their students with the difficult topics of Nazi war crimes, genocide and antisemitism before, during, and after travel.
German Visual Vocabulary
Whether you are traveling abroad with students or looking to make language come alive in the classroom, our Visual Vocabulary piece is a great way to practice vocab basics. Test your knowledge and see how many items you can name. The worksheet also includes a series of useful phrases.
Online events your German students will love
Berlin Street Markets
Check out ACIS Tour Manager Sam Harker’s neighborhood street market on a weekend this May. How does Germany’s approach to social distancing compare to what’s happening in your town?
Did You Know?
ACIS tours are independently deemed so educational that teachers can earn professional development units and students can earn college credit!
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