History School & College Tours to Moselle
School groups will be amazed by the sheer beauty of the Moselle Valley, but it will be its history that will truly inspire them. The charming nature of Traben-Trarbach with its half-timbered houses, winding streets and fortifications are full of historical suprises such as the terraced vineyards and the Roman ruins. From Moselle, groups can also visit Germany’s oldest city Trier and Cologne with its majestic cathedral. The region’s wealth of medieval castles will not disappoint and students will truly enjoy their educationally rich study tour to the Moselle Valley.
History Excursions
- Freiburg - Capital of the Black Forest. Art and architecture range from Gothic to Modern. See the Muenster Cathedral and take a ride on the cable car.
- Triberg - Centre of the clock making industry and a health resort.
- Gutach Open-Air Museum - An hour's walk takes you to the famous waterfall (160m drop) and the rapids.
Curriculum Focus
- Visit an important centre for the study of European medieval history
- Explore an area rich in buildings and fortifications from the medieval period
Student Outcomes
- Experience a region steeped in the history of the medieval period
- Learn about the importance of the region to German and in wider European history
- Get an understanding of the nature of medieval conflict through visits to castles and fortifications
