Environmental Innovation in Germany and Switzerland

10 days

Germany and Switzerland | STG

Discover a captivating blend of innovation and natural beauty as you journey through Germany and Switzerland. These cutting-edge countries, steeped in European charm, have pioneered sustainable practices that shape the future. Immerse yourself in their forward-thinking ethos by exploring state-of-the-art urban farming models, witnessing renewable energy initiatives, and experiencing eco-tourism firsthand. Your adventure begins with a Berlin walking tour, where remnants of the historic Berlin Wall stand alongside modern urban sustainability projects. In Freiburg, delve into the heart of eco-conscious living, from farm-to-table cuisine to sustainable architecture. Ascend the Swiss Alps via cable car, savoring breathtaking vistas, and discover a vast underground city in Lucerne’s nuclear bunker. As you hike through The Entlebuch Biosphere, connect with nature and witness conservation in action. Join us on this transformative journey, where environmental consciousness meets awe-inspiring landscapes, leaving you inspired and invigorated to drive necessary change.

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Day 1: Fly overnight to Germany

Day 2: Berlin

Meet your Tour Director at your destination

Take a walking tour of Berlin

See the East Side Gallery

Day 3: Berlin

Take a guided tour of Berlin

With your expert local guide you will see:

Brandenburg Gate
Kurfürstendamm
Remains of the Berlin Wall

Tour an urban sustainable development project

Explore the future of the environment and technology at the Futurium museum

Day 4: Berlin

Visit a working urban farm

Visit an innovative local company

Day 5: Berlin | Freiburg

Travel by train to Freiburg

Day 6: Freiburg

Explore the city of Freiburg through the eyes of an environmental sustainability expert

Day 7: Freiburg | Lucerne Region

Travel to the Lucerne region via the Black Forest

Tour Hofgut Sternen's sustainable facilities

Learn how to cook flammkuchen

Day 8: Lucerne Region

Ride a cable car to the top of the Swiss Alps

Take a walking tour of Lucerne

With your Tour Director you will see:

Lion Monument
Kapellbrücke
Lake Lucerne

Day 9: Lucerne Region

Hike with an environmental scientist through the Entlebuch Biosphere, a UNESCO natural reserve

Tour the UNESCO Entlebuch Biosphere with an expert local guide

Take an expert-led tour through an underground bunker system

Exploration Time in Lucerne

Day 10: Depart for home

See what an EF tour is really like

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Your experience includes

This all-inclusive global experience gives students the chance to explore the world–all at an unbeatable value.

Airfare & transportation

Hotels

Meals

Entrances

Full-time Tour Director

Expert Local Guides

Personalized Learning Support

Continuous Support

24-hour Emergency Service

Worldwide Presence

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