History Trip to Berlin (Third Reich Holocaust)

About this trip

Steeped with historical significance, Berlin is a superb choice to aid students’ historical understanding. Visits to the memorials and museums of Berlin will be sure to give the students memorable and moving experiences that they will bring back with them, and reflect in their continuing studies.

Sample Itinerary

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Arrival day

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Reichstag
Brandenberg Gate
Holocaust Memorial
Topography of Terror

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Olympic Stadium Tour
House of Wannsee Conference
Sachsenhausen

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Jewish Museum
Travel home

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Excursion Ideas

The Reichstag Find out more

The Reichstag

Subject Range: Art & Design, History

What you’ll experience: The Reichstag is the most famous landmark in Berlin and seat of the German Parliament. Between 1994 and 1999 it was redesigned and expanded by the British architect Sir Norman Foster as a modern Parliament building while retaining its historical dimensions. Guided tours suitable for children are available on request. The glass dome has spectacular views of the parliamentary district and Berlin’s sights.

Select Says: The dome and the roof terrace are only open for registered visitors (minimum 2 days in advance).

Brandenburg Gate Find out more

Brandenburg Gate

Subject Range: Cultural, History, Art & Design

What you’ll experience: The only remaining city gate of Berlin, it formerly represented the separation of the city between East and West. Since the Wall came down in 1989, the Brandenburg Gate has come to symbolise German unity.

Select Says: The gate is made of sandstone and is one of the finest examples of German classicism.

Topography of Terror Find out more

Topography of Terror

Subject Range: History

What you’ll experience: This is an exhibition centre on the site where, between 1933 and 1945, the centres of national-socialist terror, namely the Gestapo, the SS headquarters, the SS Security Service (SD) and the Reichssicherheitshauptamt (Main Office for State Security), were located.

Select Says: Two tour types are possible – the main indoor exhibition and the open air historic site.

Jewish Museum Find out more

Jewish Museum

Subject Range: Art & Design, History

What you’ll experience: Permanent exhibitions at the museum are dedicated to the history and life of German Jews. A variety of artefacts from both past and more recent history can be viewed, and students will get a sense of how Jews in Germany have reacted to their history through art. In addition the interior features a windowless Holocaust Tower. It is possible for school groups to take themed tours.

Select Says: Outside there is a Garden of Exile, designed to reflect the isolation and disorientation of life in exile. Find out lots more about the Jewish Museum here.

Sachsenhausen Memorial and Museum Find out more

Sachsenhausen Memorial and Museum

Subject Range: History

What you’ll experience: Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp was one of the most notorious labour camps of the Nazi regime. It is located just north of Berlin and contains a museum, open air exhibition, Station Z memorial and a visitor’s information centre.

Select Says: Guided tours are available.

Holocaust Memorial Find out more

Holocaust Memorial

Subject Range: Art & Design, History

What you’ll experience: Situated just south of the Brandenburg Gate the evocative Holocaust Memorial, has 2711 grey concrete slabs, or stelae. They are identical in their horizontal dimensions, differing vertically from 8 eight inches to more than 15 feet tall.

Select Says: The information centre is at the site’s eastern edge and is divided into rooms dedicated to personal aspects of the tragedy, for example the letters thrown from the trains that transported people to the death camps.

House of Wannsee Conference Find out more

House of Wannsee Conference

Subject Range: History

What you’ll experience: Exhibition at the historical building where leading German officials met in 1942 to plan the ‘Final Solution to the Jewish Question’. Learn about the holocaust and the persecution of the Jewish people at this dark time in history.

Accommodation Options

A&O Berlin Mitte Find out more

A&O Berlin Mitte

Our Rating:

Capacity: 1600

Location: Berlin

What you’ll experience: Located centrally in the Mitte district of Berlin, a great base from which to discover the city! Rooms: All rooms have en-suite facilities. Facilities: Buffet breakfast, lounge area, Internet access, games room.

A&O Friedrichshain Find out more

A&O Friedrichshain

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Capacity: 851

Location: Berlin

What you’ll experience: Situated in Friedrichshain on the edge of the city centre, and close to public transport links. Rooms: All rooms have en-suite facilities. Facilities: Buffet breakfast, lounge area, Internet access, games room.

Acama Kreuzberg Youth Hotel Find out more

Acama Kreuzberg Youth Hotel

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Our Rating:

Capacity: 599

Location: Berlin

What you’ll experience: Located in the popular Kreuzberg District, this youth hotel is 4km from both Alexanderplatz central square and the Berlin Zoological Garden. Rooms: All rooms have en-suite facilities. Facilities: Restaurant, communal areas, 24 hour reception, Wi-Fi.

aletto Hotel Kudamm Find out more

aletto Hotel Kudamm

Our Rating:

Capacity: 850

Location: Berlin

What you’ll experience: Located a 2 minute walk from Berlin Zoological Garden, and 4km from the Brandenburg Gate. This contemporary hotel has great facilities and is well recommended. Rooms: All rooms have en-suite facilities and Wi-Fi. Facilities: Restaurant, communal areas, rooftop terrace, 24 hour reception.

Hotel Transit Loft Find out more

Hotel Transit Loft

Our Rating:

Capacity: 313

Location: Prenzlauer Berg, Berlin

What you’ll experience: The Transit Loft is a modern hotel situated in a converted old factory building in the Prenzlauer Berg area of Berlin, just a few minutes away from Alexanderplatz, Hackescher Markt, the Museums Island and Kollwitzplatz. This hotel offers bright, friendly and functionally furnished accommodation for your school trip to Berlin. Rooms: Multi-bedded with en-suite bathrooms. Facilities: Buffet breakfast, Wi-Fi, 24 hour reception.

Meininger Hotel Berlin Mitte Humboldthaus Find out more

Meininger Hotel Berlin Mitte Humboldthaus

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Our Rating:

Capacity: 242

Location: Berlin City Centre

What you’ll experience: This superb and modern accommodation in Berlin Mitte is on the doorstep of the main sightseeing hotspots. Hackescher Markt, the Museum Island, and Brandenburger Tor can all be reached by foot within a few minutes. Rooms: En-suite bathroom, Bed linen & towels, Heating, Toiletries & Lockers Facilities: Free WiFi

Steps Hotel Find out more

Steps Hotel

Our Rating:

Capacity: 96

Location: Berlin

What you’ll experience: In a convenient location in the district of Mitte in Berlin, situated in central yet quiet area. A 6 minute walk from Nauener Platz U-Bahn station, 3km from the Berlin Wall memorial and 5km from the Brandenburg Gate. Rooms: Mixture of shared facilities and en-suite. Facilities: Restaurant, free Wi-Fi, 24 hour reception, outdoor terrace area.

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Curriculum Links

KS4 (GCSE)
AQA: Germany 1890–1945: Democracy and Dictatorship
Edexcel: Weimar and Nazi Germany, 1918–1939
OCR: Living under Nazi Rule, 1933–1945

KS5 (A-Level)
AQA: Democracy and Nazism: Germany 1918–1945 / The Holocaust
Edexcel: Germany and West Germany, 1918–1989
OCR: The Nazi State and its Control, 1933–1945 / The Holocaust / Opposition and Resistance