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Amsterdam has a lot to offer for an educational school trip: canals, art, trade history, unusual museums and, of course, plenty of opportunities to explore the city independently. As a provider of an educational scavenger hunt activity in several cities, we at SchoolRallye know how hard it can be for teachers to create an itinerary that is both fun and educational, while avoiding too many museums and still keeping the school trip within budget.

Planning a school trip to London and worried about safety? From navigating the Underground to keeping an eye out for pickpockets, a visit to a large and busy city can create plenty of concerns for teachers and parents.

Are you planning a field trip to London and looking for activities that are both fun and educational? London is full of famous landmarks, but the best school trip experiences allow pupils to do more than simply look at them. They invite the class to investigate, solve problems, experiment and discover the city from a new perspective!

From us to you, here are nine of the best evening activities in London for school groups, combining history, sightseeing, entertainment and plenty of opportunities to have fun together.

Are you currently planning a school trip to Amsterdam and looking for activities that are both fun and educational? At SchoolRallye, we have put together seven ideas for you, ranging from interactive city games and museums to bike tours and adventurous outdoor activities.

From us to you, here are six of the best evening activities in Amsterdam for school groups, combining history, culture, entertainment and plenty of opportunities to have some fun together!

Class trips are often the social highlight of a student's entire school career. They create shared memories, foster social skills, and help a class truly bond. At the same time, they are among the most organizationally demanding projects for teachers: dealing with parents, financing, legal requirements, finding accommodation, and planning the itinerary all within a tight timeframe.

This guide explains everything you need to know about the SchoolRallye for school classes: from the start and group codes to the tour process. Teachers get a clear overview to optimally prepare and conduct the city rally.

An experienced school trip tour operator handles the entire organization, from travel arrangements to billing, helping teachers lighten their workload.

A guided walking tour with a tour guide specializing in school trips gives students the opportunity to learn more about the city's history at significant locations in Berlin. Hardly any other city offers such a high density of historical, political, and social learning sites. Whether it's German history, division and reunification, democracy, National Socialism, or contemporary urban culture: Berlin can be experienced directly in the urban space.

Exploring Berlin with kids or teens can be difficult with traditional city tours. That’s why parents look for child-friendly walking tours that are fun and engaging. Here, you’ll find popular providers offering exactly those kinds of family-friendly experiences, from interactive scavenger hunts to private tours.

Secure exclusive spots for the puzzle tour combined with a tunnel tour with Berlin's Underworlds.

Are you planning a school trip to Berlin and looking for exciting activities during the evening? Here are five fantastic tips to make your evening programme in Berlin as exciting as the daytime activities.

Are you planning a school trip to Berlin and want to ensure that everything runs smoothly? In this article, you will find the most important rules of conduct that you should follow as a teacher, student or parent in order to experience an unforgettable and harmonious journey.

The Berlin education administration has increased the cost limits for school trips to take price developments into account. From November 2023, trips for primary school children up to third grade may cost 335 euros, for older children up to sixth grade 415 euros. High schools may charge a maximum of 550 euros for trips for grades seven to ten, skiing and language trips up to 750 euros. Low-income families can apply for financial support.

School trip activities are the planned and carried out activities that students experience during a school trip. These activities are not only for entertainment, but also have significant educational and social benefits. They promote learning outside the classroom, support social development, and strengthen students' team spirit.

Are you planning a school trip to Berlin and looking for the ideal accommodation? Choosing the right accommodation is crucial to make the trip as pleasant and stress-free as possible. In this article, you will find out what you should pay attention to when choosing accommodation for school groups.

The Federal Council offers school groups travelling to Berlin by bus or train a subsidy to cover travel expenses. But how can you apply for this travel allowance? And what requirements must be met for a school trip to be subsidized?

This is what a teacher thinks about the treasure hunt after putting it to the test.

Are you looking for great and educational activities for your school trip to Berlin, that are fun for both students and teachers? Here we have two great tips for you, which can be perfectly combined and make your trip to Berlin with your school an unforgettable experience.

Are you looking for exciting and educational activities for your school group in Berlin? In this article, we will introduce you to the top 5 scavenger hunts for school groups in Berlin.

Are you looking for exciting and inexpensive activities for your summer vacation in Berlin? The Super Vacation Pass offers you numerous ways to make your days off exciting and varied.

The summer holidays are approaching, and you are still looking for great activities and programme for your summer in Berlin? Then you've come to the right place. Whether it's swimming lakes, tourist attractions, sports or educational offers — there is something for everyone. Here are the top 9 tips for summer holidays in Berlin.

Are you in the mood for a different kind of school trip? With the combined ticket for the D-Light student disco and the SchoolRallye digital treasure hunt, your school trip to Berlin will be a unique highlight that no one will soon forget.

Is the budget for the school trip tight? Save up to 20% on your class trip activities with this combination ticket!

Is the budget for the school excursion tight? Save up to 20% on your class trip activities with this combination ticket!

Summer is approaching and even though there is still no sign of it in large parts of Germany, it is slowly time to start taking care of your summer vacation. How about a trip to our colorful capital city, for example?

Are you looking for an exciting and educational activity for your school group in Berlin and are thinking about trying out an escape room? Find out here why escape rooms are suitable for your school trip.

Are you planning a class trip to Berlin and looking for suitable accommodation for your students? In this article, you'll find an overview of seven youth hostels in Berlin that are ideal for school trips. Find out what facilities and leisure options each hostel has to offer.

Is your school coming to Berlin for a residential school trip? Then there is a lot to organise. How do I get there? What activities do I do with the students? How do I arrange the evening programme? But above all: Where do we spend the night?

Would you like to inspire your students in politics on a class trip to Berlin, and at the same time offer them an educational and exciting experience? Discover the German capital's main political centres and prepare your students for an exciting and educational experience.

Are you planning a class trip to Berlin and looking for alternative activities that are just as exciting as escape rooms? Then you've come to the right place! Here are five compelling alternatives to escape rooms that offer you a similar level of fun, teamwork and challenge.

It's time! The school trip to Berlin is a done deal, the journey has already been booked and a number of activities have already been announced. But - what type of accommodation should you book for a school class? This article will tell you.

Are you planning your graduation trip to Berlin and looking for unique activities? In this article, you'll discover 16 unforgettable options. From exciting spy scavenger hunts, to afterlife, to interactive museum visits that enrich your journey.

Are you going on a school trip to Berlin and are looking for an exciting itinerary? There is so much to discover in Germany’s capital! Art, culture, history, politics, and so much more...

History is exciting and shapes our current society and the way we look at the world and its developments. However, no matter how exciting the topic is, students often find it difficult to follow in history lessons.

Are you planning a school trip to Berlin and wondering how the new accommodation tax influences your planning? This article explains everything you need to know about Berlin's accommodation tax, from exemption from official school school trips to useful contacts for further questions.

Are you looking for suitable active outdoor & indoor things to do with your class in Berlin, that are not only educational but also entertaining? We have put together seven suggestions for you, ranging from secret puzzle tours to exciting museum visits.

Your class trip is coming up, accommodation has been booked, but now the question is: How do we get to Berlin? Basically, there are actually only two options for school trips, bus or train. There are not enough carers for a car trip and a flight within Germany is barely worthwhile and is not a good option, even in view of environmental aspects.

For their class trip to Berlin, many teachers are looking for activities for school classes that both have a high educational value and offer a great fun factor for the students. During our puzzle tour “Spy & Escape at the Berlin Wall”, we placed great emphasis on combining the two.

Hello there, group leaders. It's about to begin! The digital scavenger hunt “Spy & Escape at the Berlin Wall” is just around the corner! In this article, you will find all the information you need as a group leader to have a successful and exciting time playing the game.

Would you like to discover a city, would you like to learn something about the history, see important sights and get a feel for the city? Then you can get into a vehicle with 30 to 70 strangers and try to understand a speaker. Or maybe you're in the mood for a more individual city tour! Here you can find out what alternatives there are.

You ask yourself: How can you combine playing and learning? How do you learn something new particularly quickly and keep it in your head? Preferably so that learning is fun and happens almost completely by itself.

Cities in Germany offer lots of great activities for students on school trips. From historic buildings to cool outdoor sports activities, everything is included. Nevertheless, the selection is often difficult. There is a wide range of offers and it is not always easy to find out which destination is the best fit. Many teachers and students ask themselves: Which city do we go to for a class trip?

In recent years, escape rooms have become a popular leisure activity and have attracted a large following of adventurous and puzzle enthusiasts. But what exactly makes these interactive puzzle games particularly attractive for school classes? In this article, we would like to take a closer look at why escape rooms offer the perfect adventure for students and how they combine both education and fun.

Hooray, your child is going on a school trip! It is usually in 8th grade at the latest, and the child travels with their class for several days. Not only because it is the first trip without parents for many children, parents have their heads full of questions and concerns during their first class trip. Can my child consume alcohol or drugs while traveling? What if my child misses me? How expensive is a school trip?

A school trip is an integral part of a successful school year - and from ninth grade at the latest, alcohol consumption also becomes an issue for many students. For many teens, this includes initial experiences with beer, wine, etc.