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The events Berlin has witnessed have all left their mark on the capital, providing a wealth of learning opportunities for students of Psychology and Sociology.
Embark on a journey through the past, from the formation of the Nazi Party (National Socialism) in 1919, the following tyrannies of WWII, and the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989.
Psychology and Sociology students can delve into the city's often torrent past. From visiting the poignant Holocaust Memorial to the House of the Wannsee Conference, there are many opportunities for students to study some of history's most disturbing and influential events, alongside key sites such as the Jewish Museum and Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp.
There are also plenty of visits focused on telling the specific stories of individuals involved in historical events, or specific issues relating to psychological and sociological issues surrounding this period in history, such as The Otto Weidt Museum and German Resistance Memorial Centre.
Why not visit Berlin for your next History student trip, or take a look below for more inspiration.
Itineraries
Sixth Form
Day 1
Morning
Flight and transfer to your accommodation
Afternoon
Half day walking tour of the key historical sites of central Berlin to include the Reichstag, Brandenburg Gate area and Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church
Evening
Evening meal at accommodation
Day 2
Morning
Guided tour of the Jewish district, including the Otto Weidt Museum, the Jewish Quarter, the Holocaust Memorial and the Neue Synagogue
Afternoon
Visit the Jewish Museum
Evening
Evening meal at your accommodation followed by free time in Alexanderplatz with possible trip to the top of the TV Tower
Day 3
Morning
Full day excursion by coach. First you will visit Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp.
Afternoon
This afternoon your coach will take you to the House of the Wannsee Conference.
Evening
Return to accommodation for evening meal followed by free time around the Ku'damm or possible bowling night.
Day 4
Morning
Visit Hohenschönhausen Memorial, the former Stasi Prison
Afternoon
Transfer to the airport for your return flight back to the UK
Accommodation
A&O Friedrichshain, Berlin
Student groups travelling to Berlin have a wide choice of superb value, purpose-built accommodation,…
One80 Hostel, Berlin
Nestled in a prime location in the centre of Berlin, the One80 Hostel is a fantastic option for grou…
MEININGER Hotel Mitte Humboldthaus, Berlin
The MEININGER Hotel Berlin Mitte Humboldthaus is located in the lively Berlin Mitte district on Oran…
Hotel Transit, Berlin
The Hotel Transit is located in the fashionable Kreuzberg district of Berlin, which is widely known …
Hotel Transit Loft, Berlin
The Transit Loft Hotel is conveniently located in the trendy Prenzlauer Berg area of Berlin.
The fu…
Ibis Berlin Mitte Hotel, Berlin
Discover Germany's capital city from the perfectly situated ibis Berlin Mitte Hotel.
Located in th…
Attractions
Sachsenhausen Memorial Museum, Berlin
Sachsenhausen is located just 35k to the north of the city of Berlin and de rigueur.
The camp has b…
Otto Weidt Museum, Berlin
During World War Two, the visually impaired broom and brush maker 'Otto Weidt' employed many Jews in…
Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, Berlin
The Foundation Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe is a federal foundation, which was founded on…
German Resistance Memorial Centre, Berlin
The German Resistance Memorial Centre is a site of remembrance, encouraging active learning and rese…
Topography of Terror, Berlin
This insightful exhibition is located at the historical heart of Nazi terror between 1933 and 1945.
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Recommendations
Olympic Stadium, Berlin
The 1936 Summer Olympics were known as 'Hitler's Games' and were intended to demonstrate the power a…
DDR Museum, Berlin
The DDR Museum is located in the centre of Berlin on the River Spree, opposite Berlin Cathedral.
Th…
Checkpoint Charlie, Berlin
Checkpoint Charlie was the famous border crossing between East and West Berlin. Many citizens of the…
TV Tower, Berlin
The German Democratic Republic commissioned the TV Tower in the 1960's, with the aim of demonstratin…
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University of Gloucestershire | Berlin
