School Trip Activities & Excursions - Berlin, Germany

Recommended Excursions

Stasi HQ
This museum is on the site of the former East German Ministry of State Security Head Quarters and contains information and records within their original setting including: Erich Mielke's Office, Operational Technology room and a Resistance and Opposition exhibit.

The Alexanderplatz
Originally a cattle market, this huge pedestrian square was also the commercial centre and heart of Berlin's nightlife. The war damaged buildings were restored during the 60's and the cathedral has only been open for worship since the early 90's.

Unter den Linden
This boulevard in the centre of Berlin takes its name from the lime trees that line either side of the pedestrian walkway. Unter den Linden runs from the Brandenburg Gate to the former site of the Imperial Palace and is a great place to relax and watch the world go by.

Brandenburg Gate
The Brandenburg Gate was commisioned by Friedrich Wilhelm II to represent peace. The gate, as a  landmark, hasn't changed since it was first constructed in 1791 however, it ironically became part of the Berlin Wall during the reign of the Communist Government.

Russian War Memorial
This war memorial was built to honour the 80,000 Soviet soldiers that died in the Battle of Berlin during WWII. The memorial is located in the Tiergarten, a large public park to the west of the city centre, and is a poignant reminder of the futility of war.

Reichstag
The Reichstag was constructed to house the first parliament of the German Empire. The building was demolished during WWII and was only restored after the reunification of Germany. It is now the meeting place of the modern German parliament, the Bundestag.

Checkpoint Charlie Museum
Located next to the infamous Checkpoint Charlie border crossing. The museum displays the history of the Wall including original objects from successful escapes. Guided tours and lectures are possible.

Sachsenhausen
This former Nazi concentration camp imprisoned 200,000 people during the war. It is also well worth seeing the Museum of The Death March, which commemorates the forced-march of 30,000 inmates prior to the arrival of Allied forces in April 1945.

Potsdam
This beautiful, old Prussian town has some magnificent examples of architecture including: Rococo, Baroque, Classic and Gothic styles. The town is home to the fabulous Sanssouci Palace which was built as a summer retreat for Frederick the Great.

Olympic Stadium
Built for the Olympics in 1936, this 70,000-seater stadium is now home to Hertha Berlin FC. The stadium was an integral part of the 2006 World Cup and is open to guided tours and live Bundesliga matches.

Plotzensee Memorial Centre
This memorial centre commemorates the victims of the national socialist judiciary that died between 1933 and 1945. Execution chambers and exhibition rooms provide an insight into the reasons behind the deaths and the ideology behind the German government.

Museum of Communication
This building was originally constructed as the world’s first ever postal museum and has since grown to encapsulate all forms of modern communication including: robotic interaction, the development of the telephone and a computer gallery. An audio guided visit will enable groups to listen and learn as they discover more about German communication through the ages.

Kathe Kollwitz Museum
The works of Käthe Kollwitz were donated to the people of Berlin and this permanent exhibition presents a broad spectrum of her sketches, paintings, sculptures and prints. This is a must for anyone studying naturalism, expressionism and early 20th century society and its relationship to art.

Old National Gallery
The gallery itself, which is located on Museum Island, is an impressive artistic structure and is shaped like a Roman temple. Inside exhibition pieces range from Classicism to Impressionism and include one of the largest collections of 19th century sculptures and paintings anywhere in Germany.

Pergamon Museum
Situated on Museum Island, and consisting of building parts transported from Turkey, the Pergamon Museum is dedicated to displaying antiquities and artwork from the Middle East and Islam. Among the pieces on display are: the Pergamon Altar, market gate at Miletus, the Ishtar Gate and the Mshatta façade.