Design & Technology Trips to Munich
Munich is Germany’s third largest city and undisputed technology leader. It is home to around 22,000 high-tech companies in the fields of electronics, telecommunications, aviation, and aerospace with automotive engineering being the single most important industry. Global giants like BMW and Audi, have established their headquarters here. Students can take a look behind the scenes at both of these car manufacturers through tours of their production facilities. The impressive BMW Welt is a major city landmark and attraction in its own right which celebrates the brand as well as the architecture.
Munich is an energetic and economically prosperous city, with its attractive location beneath the Bavarian Mountains, glorious architecture and vast array of leisure facilities it is an exciting place to observe business first hand.
Prices start from£545pp
Popular itinerary
Our sample itinerary provides you with an idea of the visits you can cover during your trip. We can tailor-make an itinerary to support your specific learning outcomes.
| Morning | Afternoon | Evening | |
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| 1 | Depart UK airport for flight to Munich | Transfer to your accommodation. Guided tour of the Olympic Park | Evening meal at a local restaurant |
| 2 | BMW Factory Tour, BMW Welt | Guided Tour of Allianz Arena | Evening meal at a local restaurant |
| 3 | Visit to Dachau Concentration Camp | Audi Discovery Tour | Evening meal at a local restaurant |
| 4 | Transfer to airport for Munich Airport Tour | Return flight | Arrive UK |
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| Morning | Depart UK airport for flight to Munich |
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| Afternoon | Transfer to your accommodation. Guided tour of the Olympic Park |
| Evening | Evening meal at a local restaurant |
| Morning | BMW Factory Tour, BMW Welt |
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| Afternoon | Guided Tour of Allianz Arena |
| Evening | Evening meal at a local restaurant |
| Morning | Visit to Dachau Concentration Camp |
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| Afternoon | Audi Discovery Tour |
| Evening | Evening meal at a local restaurant |
| Morning | Transfer to airport for Munich Airport Tour |
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| Afternoon | Return flight |
| Evening | Arrive UK |
Price Shown includes
- Return Air Travel
- 3 nights B&B Accommodation
- Specialist Group Travel Insurance
- Bespoke itinerary planning service
- Free Place Ratios
- Live Trip Tracking
- Online trip organiser & Travel App
- 24/7 support whilst you are away
Reasons to Visit
Allianz Arena Tour
This Tour focuses specifically on the architectural and construction engineering highlights incorporated in the Allianz Arena. Special topics included in the Tour are: the construction phase, esplanade, facade and roof support structure and stadium interior design features The tour includes a 5 minute film and discussion, exclusive access to pitchside, and Davidoff Lounge at the executive box level. General guided tours of the arena are also available.
Audi Discovery Tours (Ingolstadt)
There are two guided tours on offer:
Museum: Groups will learn about vehicles in Audi’s 20th Century History divided into pre-war and post-war eras. The Intensive tour explores further into the century of mobility. Multimedia technology is used to delve into Audi’s historical and economic backgrounds.
Factory: Experience the full production process of an Audi, including witnessing the welding robots and bonding technology.
BMW Welt
Visit the home plant of the BMW Group and experience live and in detail how cars are created. Experience how parts are produced from heavy coils of steel, how they are assembled into a car body and painted. See how an engine is created. Follow a car on its way to completion through various quality tests.
Deutsche Museum
Exhibits incorporate science and technology looking at the development of various topics including Transport, Communication and Material Production. Guided Tours are available for specialist subjects including Computers, Microelectronics, Aviation and Astronautics and the History of Metal Extraction.
Mercedes Benz Museum (Stuttgart)
On 16,500 square meters of exhibition space, the intriguing new building accommodates not only 160 vehicle exhibits but also numerous additional offers including restaurants and museum shops.
Olympic Stadium Tour
Site of the 1972 Olympics, this landscaped park contains sport facilities, lakes, bicycle paths, concert venues, restaurants and a football stadium, as well as its landmark "tent-style" roofs. The visit includes a film showing the vast building site from which a unique collection of Olympic centres originated.
Walking Tour of Munich
Join an informative and entertaining walk through the heart of Munich’s beautiful old town, stopping at various sights which over the years have witnessed events creating not just local, but also worldwide interest. From royal scandals right through to being one of the most influential and important cities in European and world events, Munich has experienced the lot!
BMW Welt
The ensemble comprising BMW Welt, plant and museum at the Munich Oberwiesenfeld represents the internationally unique BMW world of experience. The synchronous integration of automobile delivery and thrilling temporary exhibitions about the past, present and future of the brands as well as a multifaceted daily event program have turned BMW Welt into an attractive place of encounter and exchange.
Marienplatz
The heart of the city where street musicians and artists can often be seen entertaining the crowds. The square is dominated by The Neue Rathaus (New Town Hall) a magnificent neo-gothic building and Munich's most recognisable landmark. Victuals Market is only a few steps from the Marienplatz, and is Munich's most popular open air market where city dwellers and tourists meet to eat, buy produce or souvenirs in the shade of the chestnut trees.
Hofbrauhaus
The world-famous Hofbrauhaus beer hall is one of Munich's most popular tourist attractions and is at the same time the most famous brewery in the world.
Neuschwanstein Castle
The royal castle of Ludwig II near Füssen is one of the most visited castles and fortresses in Europe. The architecture and interior furnishings reflect the historically and eclectically oriented ideals of the Bavarian “fairy tale king” and attracts up to 10,000 visitors daily.
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