The ultimate school trip to Berlin: accommodation, transport and highlights
Monika Ebner
Berlin offers numerous options for school trips, including comfortable accommodation, easy transport and a wide range of programs. We have evaluated 5 accommodations, transport options, programs for 5 days and restaurants for groups according to our own criteria and compiled a clear guide for teachers planning a school trip to Berlin
Note: The selection was made according to our experts' own criteria and experience and does NOT contain paid advertising!
Monika Ebner
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5-Day itinerary suggestion
Day 1
Brandenburg Gate
Visit the iconic Brandenburg Gate, a symbol of Berlin's history.
- Price:
- adults: Free, children: Free
- Opening times:
- Open all day
- Phone:
- N/A
- Website:
- Open link
Berlin Wall Memorial
Learn about the history of the Berlin Wall at this informative memorial.
- Price:
- adults: Free, children: Free
- Opening times:
- 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Phone:
- +49 30 467 986 666
- Website:
- Open link
Day 2
Museum Island
Explore the museums on Museum Island, including the Pergamon Museum.
- Price:
- adults: €18, children: Free
- Opening times:
- 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Phone:
- +49 30 266424242
- Website:
- Open link
Reichstag Building
Visit the historic Reichstag building and its glass dome for panoramic views.
- Price:
- adults: Free (registration required), children: Free
- Opening times:
- 8:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Phone:
- +49 30 22732152
- Website:
- Open link
Day 3
Berlin Zoo
Spend a day at the Berlin Zoo, home to a wide variety of animals.
- Price:
- adults: €16, children: €8
- Opening times:
- 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- Phone:
- +49 30 254010
- Website:
- Open link
Tiergarten Park
Relax in Tiergarten, Berlin's largest and most popular inner-city park.
- Price:
- adults: Free, children: Free
- Opening times:
- Open all day
- Phone:
- N/A
- Website:
- Open link
Day 4
Checkpoint Charlie
Visit the famous Checkpoint Charlie and its museum.
- Price:
- adults: €14.50, children: €9.50
- Opening times:
- 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Phone:
- +49 30 2537250
- Website:
- Open link
Potsdamer Platz
Explore the modern architecture and shopping at Potsdamer Platz.
- Price:
- adults: Free, children: Free
- Opening times:
- Open all day
- Phone:
- N/A
- Website:
- Open link
Day 5
East Side Gallery
See the murals on the remaining sections of the Berlin Wall at the East Side Gallery.
- Price:
- adults: Free, children: Free
- Opening times:
- Open all day
- Phone:
- N/A
- Website:
- Open link
Alexanderplatz
Visit the bustling Alexanderplatz for shopping and the iconic TV Tower.
- Price:
- adults: Free, children: Free
- Opening times:
- Open all day
- Phone:
- N/A
- Website:
- Open link
Accommodations for school trips
1. A&O Berlin Mitte
Hotel rooms 474 total (1560 beds) Benefits for classes - Multi-bedrooms
- Single/Double rooms
- Breakfast
- Half board
- Bus parking
- Popular with schools
- Close to center
Location - 2.0 km to city centre
- 0.4 km to public transport
- 17.0 km to airport
Rating Appealing (6.9/10p.) 6683 reviewsFree places Every 21. person stays free of charge Price category €€€ (around €50 - €75/night)
Receive a concrete offer:2. A&O Berlin Friedrichshain
Hotel rooms 141 total (280 beds) Benefits for classes - Multi-bedrooms
- Single/Double rooms
- Breakfast
- Half board
- Bus parking
- Popular with schools
Location - 4.6 km to city centre
Rating Very good (7.3/10p.) 5149 reviewsFree places Every 22. person stays free of charge Price category €€€€ (around €75 - €100/night)
Receive a concrete offer:3. Three Little Pigs Hostel - Your Berlin Castle
Hotel rooms 80 total (360 beds) Benefits for classes - Multi-bedrooms
- Single/Double rooms
- Breakfast
- Half board
- Bus parking
- Popular with schools
- Close to center
Location - 1.0 km to city centre
- 0.2 km to public transport
- 11.3 km to airport
Rating Great (8.3/10p.) 7533 reviewsPrice category €€€€€ (from €100/night)
Receive a concrete offer:4. A&O Berlin Hauptbahnhof
Hotel rooms 332 total (670 beds) Benefits for classes - Multi-bedrooms
- Single/Double rooms
- Breakfast
- Half board
- Bus parking
- Popular with schools
Location - 3.0 km to city centre
Rating Very good (7.7/10p.) 6242 reviewsFree places Every 22. person stays free of charge Price category €€€€ (around €75 - €100/night)
Receive a concrete offer:5. martas | Gästehäuser Hauptbahnhof Berlin
Hotel rooms 64 total (158 beds) Benefits for classes - Multi-bedrooms
- Single/Double rooms
- Breakfast
- Half board
- Bus parking
- Popular with schools
- Close to center
Location - 0.0 km to city centre
- 30.0 km to airport
- 11.0 km to highway
Rating Great (8.2/10p.) 3145 reviewsPrice category €€€€ (around €75 - €100/night)
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Arrival by train
Direct high-speed train from Hamburg to Berlin.
- Duration:
- 1h 45m
- Operator:
- Deutsche Bahn
Direct train service from Leipzig to Berlin with no transfers.
- Duration:
- 1h 15m
- Operator:
- Deutsche Bahn
Direct train from Dresden to Berlin, scenic route.
- Duration:
- 2h 5m
- Operator:
- Deutsche Bahn
High-speed train from Frankfurt to Berlin with minimal transfers.
- Duration:
- 4h 10m
- Operator:
- Deutsche Bahn
Direct high-speed train from Munich to Berlin.
- Duration:
- 4h 30m
- Operator:
- Deutsche Bahn
Restaurants for school trips
Max & Moritz
A traditional German restaurant perfect for large groups.
- Price class:
- $$
Vapiano
Casual Italian eatery with a variety of pasta and pizza options.
- Price class:
- $$
Zur Letzten Instanz
Berlin’s oldest restaurant serving hearty German fare.
- Price class:
- $$
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- Accommodation for train travel in Lipari
- Accommodation for hiking tour in Colmar
- Hotel with group offers in Ruedesheim
- Group discount for hotels in Ingolstadt
- Group hotel in the city center in Arcachon
- Accommodation for study trips in Lourdes
- Group hotel in the city center in Nauders
- Group accommodation in Valais
- Wedding hotels in Katschberg Pass
Destinations for group travel
- Constituency of Altmark (24 housings)
- Schladming (21 housings)
- East Tyrol (38 housings)
- Crans-Montana (15 housings)
- Ticino (82 housings)
- Geneva (52 housings)
- Lake Ossiach (9 housings)
- Salzkammergut (84 housings)
- Neuchâtel (6 housings)
- Wachau (16 housings)
- Appenzell (7 housings)
- Pilsen (11 housings)