Abenteuer in den Alpen! is a 9-day, teacher-led educational journey designed for student groups seeking a German language immersion program that includes history and outdoor exploration. Students move beyond a single city, getting to know Germany’s regional diversity through medieval towns, modern urban life, and dramatic Alpine landscapes.
The program begins in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, before continuing to Munich, where students explore the Bavarian capital by bike and on foot. Cultural learning is reinforced through museums, historic squares, and everyday public spaces, offering a grounded understanding of German life past and present.
Nature and cross-border discovery define the second half of the journey. Students venture into the Bavarian Alps, ascend Zugspitze, Germany’s highest peak, and continue into Austria to explore Salzburg. This dual German and Austrian travel itinerary balances language exposure with unforgettable scenery, cultural traditions, and shared group experiences, ideal for educators seeking immersive learning with variety and momentum.
9 days
What’s Part of the Program
Suggested activities covered by entrance fee allowance
The role of the Travel Coordinator is as follows:
Day 1 | Departure
Depart for Germany.
Meals Included: None
Day 2 | Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Arrive in Rothenburg and explore its preserved medieval streets and city walls. Visit the Kriminalmuseum and gather for an Xperitas welcome dinner.
Meals Included: Dinner
Day 3 | Munich
Travel by train to Munich. Visit the Deutsches Museum, BMW Museum, or the Residenz. Enjoy free time at Viktualienmarkt, then explore the Altstadt and Englischer Garten on a guided bike tour.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 4 | Munich
Discover Munich’s layered history on a guided walking tour through the Old Town, including Marienplatz and the Glockenspiel.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 5 | Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Travel into the Bavarian Alps and visit Neuschwanstein Castle. Continue to Garmisch-Partenkirchen, surrounded by dramatic mountain scenery.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 6 | Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Ride the historic cogwheel train and cable car to the summit of Zugspitze for panoramic views across Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Italy. Enjoy a group dinner in Garmisch in the evening.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 7 | Salzburg
Hike through Partnach Gorge or enjoy an alpine coaster experience. Travel by train to Salzburg and explore its baroque streets and riverside setting.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 8 | Salzburg
Participate in a traditional Austrian apple strudel baking class. Celebrate the journey with an Xperitas farewell dinner.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 9 | Return
Depart Salzburg and return to the United States.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Prices are based on a minimum group size of 10 students. If the minimum is not met and your group cannot be combined, a small-group supplement will apply. Final pricing is determined by confirmed dates, air arrangements, family stay communities, program components, group size, and number of leaders at final billing.
Prices are subject to change due to fluctuations in fuel prices, exchange rates, and airfare costs beyond the control of Xperitas.
The order of itinerary items may change due to unforeseen circumstances prior to or during the program.
The first day, I immediately went up in a restaurant and ordered my food in full German. That confidence and encouragement from the restaurant staff set me up to feel confident in my skills and I was extremely proud of myself! Be open to new experiences. It’s a whole new culture and way of life, so if you seclude yourself from really cool opportunities, you won’t get as much out of everything!
I was very impressed overall with our experience with Xperitas. Everyone was very helpful and knowledgeable and the website and other resources were excellent!
I think it was a confidence booster and the experience was so awesome for her and I know we will be lifelong friends with her host family. She already misses Germany and wants to look into studying abroad there or somewhere else and I know doing this program helped her make that decision. She is really looking forward to her senior year taking another year of German and possibly learning another language in college.
It was really amazing. I got to hang out with my friends and classmates while touring Berlin and then I got to experience German life with my host family. Spending time with my classmates from America in the German school also made it more fun, since I could still hangout with friends and make new ones in a different language. I saw beautiful sights and ate wonderful food and got to see a sliver of German life and a little bit of the world too.
The first day, I immediately went up in a restaurant and ordered my food in full German. That confidence and encouragement from the restaurant staff set me up to feel confident in my skills and I was extremely proud of myself! Be open to new experiences. It’s a whole new culture and way of life, so if you seclude yourself from really cool opportunities, you won’t get as much out of everything!
I hope we can get back to filling our lives and our student’s lives with beautiful meaningful immersive experiences again soon! Yes, culture shock is such a great thing.
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