Christmas Market Belgium

School Christmas Markets Trips

Fun, food and festivities with Christmas school trips

Experience the magic of the holiday season with international School Christmas Markets Trips! These enchanting experiences provide students with the perfect opportunity to immerse themselves in age-old traditions, vibrant cultures, and the spirit of giving!

Meander through the stalls and winter wonders of Christmas markets in cities like Berlin, Munich, Cologne, Bruges, and Amiens. Every year these cities burst with bright lights, incredible food, and unique hand-crafted gifts.

Students get to engage with local artisans, sample delicious seasonal treats, and embrace the electric energy that comes with these fabulous festivities. Christmas market school trips offer new sights, smells, sounds, and customs – perfect for developing student’s cultural capital, creativity and confidence!

School trips to Christmas markets are a great way for whole year groups to celebrate the end of the year. We can tailor them to a variety of cross-curricular learning objectives – language, history, cultural, art – the choice is yours!

 

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FAQs

  • What to expect at a Christmas market?
    On a school trip to a Christmas market, students can expect a festive and immersive experience filled with holiday traditions from different cultures. Whether visiting a market in Belgium, Germany, or closer to home, they will explore beautifully decorated stalls selling unique handmade gifts, festive treats, and hot beverages like mulled wine or hot chocolate. It’s an excellent opportunity for cultural exchange and learning about how different countries celebrate the Christmas holidays!
  • What should students pack for school trips to Christmas markets?

    Here are some of the essentials that students should bring on school Christmas Markets trips (please note that some items are seasonal):

    Travel documents: 
    • Passport 
    • Visa (if required) 
    • GHIC card 
    Clothing: 
    • Socks 
    • Underwear 
    • Tshirts 
    • Shorts/trousers 
    • Waterproof coat 
    • Jumper 
    • Pyjamas 
    • Outfits for downtime/ evening meal 
    • Appropriate footwear 
    Personal care
    • Toiletries- shampoo, bodywash, deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, hairbrush, sanitary products
    • Medication 
    Environmental protection items
    • SPF
    • Hat/cap
    • Lip balm
    • Insect repellent
    • Woolly hat 
    • Scarf
    • Gloves
    • Thermal layers
    Other
    • Chargers for electrical devices
    • Plug adapters
    • Card games
    • Book
    • Portable gaming device 

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