An Unforgettable Experience Awaits
Located in the very heart of Freiburg’s beautiful old historical quarter, the Freiburg Christmas Market consists of around 114 festive stalls.
Trip Highlights
Traditional arts and crafts from the Black Forest region
Candle workshop
A visit to Strasbourg
Europe’s second largest theme park
Europa Park
Recommended excursions
Strasbourg (Christmas)
This is one of the oldest markets in France and regional specialities, crafts and gifts are available in abundance. Strasbourg is full of medieval charm with a magnificent cathedral, half-timbered houses and canals. The city is also the seat of the Council of Europe, the European Parliament and The Court of Human Rights.
Europa-Park Christmas Markets
Germany’s largest theme park is a magical winter wonderland with thousands of decorated fir trees, festive illuminations plus hundreds of attractions and fascinating shows for all ages. Thrill at high-speed roller coasters, gaze at fascinating acrobatic international shows, become immersed in the underwater world or stroll through a traditional German Christmas Market.
Typical accommodation
Youth Hostel Freiburg
Why groups like it:
- Located in the eastern part of the city
- On the edge of a forest nature reserve
- Specialises in providing youth group accommodation
Facilities
- Restaurant on site
- All rooms with private facilities
- Meeting rooms available
Learning outcomes
Subject focus
Students can:
- Take language practice beyond the classroom, engaging in spontaneous, unscripted conversations with native speakers
- Develop students’ confidence and fluency in a foreign language by speaking it in practical situations
- Experience another culture
- Develop students’ interest and enthusiasm for another country and its language
- Discover, explore and have fun with fellow students and teachers
Student outcomes
Students will have had an opportunity to:
- Develop speaking and listening skills through talking to native speakers in everyday situations
- Gain confidence by stretching their vocabulary
- Learn about German culture and the German people
- Strengthen existing friendships and make new friends
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Trip was wonderful overall, the students are all scoring it 8/9/10 out of 10 which is very positive
Cramlington Learning Village
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