NUREMBERG | DAY BY DAY - CODAN Travel

Here’s a taste of what day in Nuremberg could look like for a school group.

Allow us to present a sample of day block for your groups. This is just a starting point—once we understand your specific requirements, we will custom-design the program to perfectly align with your expectations. Let's create the ideal experience together!

DAY BLOCK | HISTORY & 2ND WORLD WAR

Educational Benefits:
DAILY LEARNING DISCUSSION GUIDE FOR TEACHERS

Students explore Nuremberg’s layered identity – from medieval imperial city to a central stage of Nazi propaganda and post-war justice. The day connects visible landmarks with hidden histories, encouraging critical reflection on how the past shapes public memory.

Morning:

Guided walking tour of Nuremberg Old Town. Highlights include the Imperial Castle, Hauptmarkt, St. Sebaldus Church, and the old city walls. Covers Nuremberg’s historical role as a trade and cultural center.
Visit to the Historic Art Bunker (Historische Kunstbunker). A network of underground air-raid shelters used to protect valuable artworks during WWII.
Guided tour offering insight into wartime cultural preservation and Nuremberg’s hidden infrastructure

Afternoon:

Visit to the Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds - Guided educational program focused on Nazi propaganda, architecture, and its historical consequences.
Walking tour of the grounds, including the Congress Hall and Zeppelin Field

Evening:

Dinner in a local restaurant or a hotel
Optional: Reflection discussion of the day with the teacher (20–30 minutes)

Meals:

Breakfast: At the hotel
Lunch: In a local restaurant or refreshment stop during the walk
Dinner: At the hotel or in a restaurant (depending on the group’s program)

Sites and museums visited:

Nuremberg Old Town sights- public monuments (free entry)
Historic Art Bunker (entry fee applies)
Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds (with guide, fee applies)

DAY BLOCK | ROTHENBURG: LIVING IN MIDDLE AGES

Educational benefits:
DAILY LEARNING DISCUSSION GUIDE FOR TEACHERS

SStudents explore one of Germany’s best-preserved medieval towns, gaining insight into everyday life, justice, and traditions of the Middle Ages. Through interactive learning and creative expression, they deepen their understanding of history while engaging with the city's unique atmosphere.

Morning:

Guided walking tour of Rothenburg ob der Tauber - Explore the medieval old town, towers, town wall, and main square. Hear local legends and insights into Rothenburg’s role in German history
Visit to the Medieval Crime Museum - Interactive and visual exhibits on medieval justice, punishment, and public order. Discussion opportunities around morality, power, and social norms

Afternoon:

Student Street Theatre Activity – “Life in Medieval Rothenburg” - Students are divided into teams and receive historical prompts. 1 hour for preparation (script, roles, and rehearsal). Each team performs a 3–5 minute scene using the city as their stage.

Evening:

Dinner in a local restaurant (group menu available)
Optional: Reflection discussion about the day with teacher (20–30 minutes)

Meals:

Breakfast: At the hotel
Lunch: packaed lunch
Dinner: At local restaurant or a hotel

Sites and museums visited:

Rothenburg Old Town sights
Medieval Crime Museum (entry fee applies)
Student-led creative theatre workshop in public space

DAY BLOCK | ART & CULTURE

Educational benefits:
DAILY LEARNING DISCUSSION GUIDE FOR TEACHERS

Students explore the power of visual art in shaping identity, resistance, and public dialogue. By visiting formal and informal spaces of creativity, they gain an understanding of contemporary culture, street art, and Berlin’s unique role as a canvas of history and expression.

Morning:

Street Art Walking Tour - Guided tour in neighborhoods like Kreuzberg or Friedrichshain. Explore murals, graffiti, artist collectives, and political expression. Discussion on the role of art in public space and youth culture
Visit to Hamburger Bahnhof – Museum für Gegenwart (Contemporary Art) - Housed in a former railway station. Works by major 20th and 21st-century artists Great contrast between industrial space and modern creativity

Afternoon:

Visit to Urban Nation Museum for Urban Contemporary Art (free entry) - Vibrant space focused on global urban art. Highlights community projects and social themes
Stop at Museum Island *(optional) - Relaxed walk through the UNESCO-listed area Optional entrance to one museum or short photo stop
Opportunity to compare classical and modern architecture and art

Evening:

Dinner at a local restaurant

Optional cultural evening:

Visit to a contemporary theatre, youth performance, or gallery event
Short group reflection led by the teacher on the theme: “What does art in Berlin tell us about the city’s past and present?”

Meals:

Breakfast: At the hotel
Lunch: On own or in a casual restaurant (can be placed after street art tour)
Dinner: In a local restaurant or hotel

Sites and museums visited:

Hamburger Bahnhof – Museum of Contemporary Art (entry fee)
Street Art - public areas, free entry
Urban Nation Museum (entry fee)
Museum Island (entry fee)

DAY BLOCK | FUN & ACTIVE BERLIN

Educational benefits:
DAILY LEARNING DISCUSSION GUIDE FOR TEACHERS

This day supports active learning, creativity, and team-building. Students explore Berlin’s Cold War history by bike, express themselves through street art, and bond through a unique, immersive social gaming experience in the evening.

Morning:

Berlin Wall & Cold War Bike Tour - Guided cycling tour along key Cold War sites (Berlin Wall Memorial, East Side Gallery, Checkpoint Charlie). Blends historical storytelling with active exploration

Afternoon:

Street Art Workshop - Introduction to graffiti culture and Berlin’s street art scene. Hands-on spray-painting session on legal walls with guidance from local artists. Encourages creative thinking and teamwork
Optional paddle boarding on the Spree river - guided paddling session with team games

Evening:

Dinner in a local, relaxed restaurant
Showdown Berlin – Social Gaming Arena Experience. A unique evening activity where students play life-sized digital games. Combines music, lights, puzzles, and challenges in a fast-paced group format. Team-building, high-energy fun, and suitable for all skill levels.

Meals:

Breakfast: At the hotel
Lunch: On own / casual street food
Dinner: At a local restaurant

Sites and museums visited:

Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, Berlin Wall Memorial, East Side Gallery - public venues free entry
Evening at Showdown Berlin (entry fee apply)

CUSTOMIZATION WELCOME | ADDITIONAL TIPS

Stasi Museum – Exhibits from the former East German secret police headquarters.
DDR Museum – Interactive museum about everyday life in communist East Germany.
Checkpoint Charlie – Iconic Cold War border crossing between East and West Berlin.
Deutsches Technikmuseum – Hands-on museum exploring science, trains, aviation & tech history.
Planetarium Berlin – Immersive astronomy shows about space, stars, and science.
Showdown Berlin – Social gaming arena with interactive digital team challenges.
Paddleboarding on the Spree – Active water adventure with unique views of the city.
Graffiti Workshop – Hands-on creative session guided by Berlin street artists.
Berlin Wall Memorial – Preserved section of the Wall with stories of division and escape.
East Side Gallery – Longest remaining Berlin Wall section, now a colorful mural gallery.
Berlin TV Tower (Fernsehturm) – Iconic structure with panoramic views of Berlin.
Museum Island – UNESCO site with five world-renowned museums of art and history

Allow us to present a sample of day block for your groups. This is just a starting point—once we understand your specific requirements, we will custom-design the program to perfectly align with your expectations. Let's create the ideal experience together!