A city of history, culture and discovery
Located on the banks of the River Rhine, Cologne is a city with a lively, young feel. Despite that, it’s one of Germany’s oldest cities, with roots stretching back thousands of years – all of which you’ll have the chance to learn more about on an educational tour.
The city boasts world-class museums, plenty of hands-on experiences and fascinating historical sites. And from December, Cologne’s famed Christmas Market brings visitors from all over Europe.
Cologne is a brilliant option for schools – especially if you’re looking for an affordable, easy-to-reach location that has cross-curricular learning opportunities.
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Why Choose Cologne For An Educational Tour?
A cultural surprise in the Rhineland
When heading to Germany, most school groups focus on Berlin or Munich. That’s no surprise – they’re both great locations.
But don’t overlook Cologne. It’s a thousand years older than both of them, and it shows. Roman ruins and relics survive across the city to this day, while the amazing Romano-Germanic museum can transport your students back through the ages. Fascinating relics, glassware, mosaics, and everyday objects showcase life under Roman settlement.
And then there’s the cathedral – a UNESCO World Heritage Site that took over six centuries to finish. It towers over the city and is one of Europe’s greatest masterpieces of Gothic architecture.
Inspirational experiences
Our schools absolutely love the range of experiences available across the Rhineland, and Cologne is the ideal base to reach them all.
At Germany’s Aerospace Centre, students can take part in hands-on experiments covering everything from comets to microgravity. Bringing you back down to Earth, the Neanderthal Museum charts the evolution of humankind and will have students exploring our role in nature (not to mention, you’ll come face-to-face with one of the most famous bone fragments ever found).
For the artsy, Museum Ludwig holds a collection of 20th-century masterpieces, showcasing the work of Warhol, Picasso and Liechtenstein.
Or if you just want to blow off some steam, there’s always Phantasialand. Sit back while your students wear themselves out on a host of high-octane rollercoasters, set across a variety of immersive “worlds”.
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