School trip to Strasbourg

European metropolis in Alsace

Strasbourg is the largest city in Alsace and a historic Franco-German link on the Rhine. It is considered an international modern European capital as many EU institutions are based here. The world-famous Gothic cathedral offers a breathtaking view of the beautiful old town, alleyways that are centuries old, typical Alsatian half-timbered houses, the picturesque quarter of La Petite France... The EU Parliament, Palais Rohan, History Museum. Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle and Colmar in its natural surroundings are all equally impressive sightseeing destinations on this class trip.

Suitable for:

6 form college
Art
Foreign language: French
History
Key stage 4
Language travel
Study Trips
Themed tours

Here you can find:

Amusement Park & Water Park
Automobile-Museum
Boat trip & Ferry ride
Castles & Palaces
Chocolate Museum
Culture & History
Environmental Zones
Exciting Excursions
Parks & Gardens

Accommodation
Program example
Gallery
Activities
Getting there
Anfrage

Accommodation

B&B Hotel

Cap Europe Appart'hotel

From the central Cap Europe Appart'hotel, it is only a 15-minute walk to Strasbourg Cathedral. Guests stay in shared rooms with shower/toilet or bath/toilet. Accompanying adults can choose single or double rooms with shower/toilet. Breakfast room, TV, WLAN, bar and lounge and 24h reception form part of the facilities. In some flats there is also a kitchen with a fridge and microwave. Buffet breakfast available for a surcharge.

Youth Hostel

Auberge de Jeunesse des Deux Rives

The modern Auberge de Jeunesse des Deux Rives youth hostel is located in the Rhine Park. The city centre is 20 minutes away by bus. Guests stay in shared rooms with shower/WC. Accompanying adults can choose double rooms with shower/WC. Disco bar, bicycle hire and German-speaking advice on site. Breakfast and bed linen are included.

Hotel

Etap-Hotel

The central Etap hotel is located near the Petite France district. Guests stay in shared rooms with shower/WC and TV. Accompanying adults can choose double rooms with shower/WC and TV.

Hotel

Hotel Esplana

The charming family-run Hotel Esplanade is located near the University in the centre. A 20-minute walk will take you to Strasbourg Cathedral. Guests stay in double and multi-bed rooms with shower/WC or bath/WC, TV and WLAN. A snack bar, breakfast room and shared kitchen form part of the facilities. Breakfast buffet.

Program example

5 days / day trips / adaptations as desired

Day 1 - Departure from home - Strasbourg After arriving and moving into your accommodation, stroll through the 2000-year-old city. The astronomical clock of Strasbourg Cathedral shows the orbits of individual planets... Taste tarte flambée in a cosy brasserie or wine bar?
2. Tag - Stadtrundgang oder Bootsfahrt – Europa-Parlament – Museen City tour or boat trip with German-speaking guide. Guided tours of the European Parliament followed by a political discussion with the students, please book well in advance. Followed by interactive city history from the Middle Ages to the present day at the History Museum. In the "Musée du Chocolat", an enticing exhibition on the production of chocolate awaits you with sweet secrets and tastings.
Day 3 - Excursion - Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle - Colmar The 12th century Haut-Koenigsbourg castle rises from the green hills of the Vosges. It presents historical art and cannons. Unique view of Alsace - a tourist magnet!

The cultural city of Colmar holds works by famous late medieval masters and the world-famous Isenheim Altarpiece is in the Musée Unterlinden. Splendid old town, half-timbered houses and Renaissance buildings.
Day 4 - Excursion - Struthof Memorial Site Guided tour and remembrance at the former Struthof concentration camp near Natzwiller in the Vosges Mountains. Please book in advance.
Day 5 - Arrival at home After breakfast, the journey home begins. Arrival at home in the course of the day.

Gallery

Day Trip

Riquewihr - a village with sound

Along the Alsace Wine Route you will find charming villages surrounded by vineyards and fields, such as Kaysersberg and Eguisheim. In the village of Riquewihr, music plays out of loudspeakers all day - a unique experience ripe for exploration.

Activities

Strasbourg Cathedral one of the largest cathedrals in Europe, astronomical clock more
European Parliament European history & legislative representatives, guided tours with advance booking more
Historical Museum of the City of Strasbourg interactive city history from the Middle Ages to the present more
Musée du Chocolat interactive exhibition on chocolate making & tasting more
Écomusée d´Alsace history of Alsace more
Oberlin Museum Combining life & learning, valuable exhibition more

Planetarium interactive journey to the stars more
Europa Park Resort amusement park, rides, variety show, 4D cinema more
Mulhouse Automobile Museum Nobel vintage cars worth seeing more
Natzweiler-Struthof concentration camp only concentration camp in France, guided tours, exhibition, commemoration more
La Vaisseau multimedia experience and learning centre more
La Montagne des Singes Monkey mountain, free-living Barbary macaques more

Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle most visited castle in Alsace, art & cannons more
Colmar cultural city, Isenheimer Altar in the Musée d' Unterlinden more
Brauerei Kronenburg art of brewing, guided tours more
La Valerie des Agiles 50 birds of prey, flight shows in medieval castle ruin Kintzheim more
International Youth Centre Albert Schweizer work for peace, youth meeting and education centre more
Parc du Petit Prince poetic theme park, attractions & 3D animation more

Getting there

Coach

We organise your arrival and departure in a fully equipped coach with our reliable contractual partners.

Train

Depending on where your journey starts, we will bring you to Strasbourg either by train or coach.

Map overview

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