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Germany With Your Grandchild: The Black Forest, Castles & Lore

Program No. 23646RJ
Escape to a world of fairy tales, fantastic landscapes and a whole lot of fun with your grandchild as you explore the villages, wilderness and folklore surrounding the Black Forest.
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  • An aerial view of the historic town of Freiburg, Germany, with its cathedral spire and red-roofed buildings nestled against a forested mountain.
  • An intergenerational tour group smiles for a portrait in front of a timber-framed building in Triberg, Germany.
  • The picturesque German town of Heidelberg with its castle on a forested hill and an arched stone bridge crossing a river.
  • A grandmother and granddaughter pose with the Heidelberg Bridge Monkey statue in Germany.
  • The historic St. Trudpert's Abbey sits in a grassy meadow with its domed steeples rising into a cloudy sky in Germany.
  • A group of grandparents and grandchildren smile for a photo inside the ornate Maria in der Tanne church in Triberg, Germany.
  • An aerial view of St. Paul's Church in Germany, its red roofs and twin towers rising above the lush green trees and surrounding city.
  • A group of four people, including two children, smile proudly behind a freshly made Black Forest cake during a workshop in Germany.
  • Exploring the Black Forest of Germany with Your Grandchild
  • Two children kneel on a bed of hay in a German barn, gently reaching out to pet a young, light brown calf.
  • The crumbling red stone tower of Heidelberg Castle in Germany stands against a bright blue sky, framed by green leafy trees.
  • The twin-towered Old Bridge gate in Heidelberg, Germany, with people walking by, colorful buildings, and a forested hill in the background.
  • A group of adults and children cool their feet in a Freiburger Bächle, a small water channel running through a cobblestone street in Germany.
  • The ruins of Heidelberg Castle in Germany, a large, reddish-stone structure on a green hill above some rooftops.
GrandparentOutdoor AdventuresSmall GroupAges 9 – 12
Length
9 days
Rating (5)
Activity Level
Starts at
4,199 / ADULT
3,899 / CHILD
Flights start at
1,300
Program
At a Glance
Duration
9 days
Program Begins
Frankfurt
Program Concludes
Frankfurt
Group Type
Small Group
Meals
16 ( 7B, 2L, 7D )
Activity Level
Think you know the real story? Think again. Alongside your grandchild, venture to Germany’s Black Forest, where fairy tales were first dreamed up and the Brothers Grimm sat down to tell their tales. From “Hansel and Gretel” to “Sleeping Beauty,” some of the most famous stories were shaped in this part of this world, and now you’ll have the awesome opportunity to learn how they came to be. Along the way, feel like you’ve stepped into a picture book yourself as you both explore castles, waterfalls, tiny villages and fun markets together.
Best of all, you'll...
  • Explore the birthplace of the Brothers Grimm and get swept away in their fairy tales at the awesome Grimm Fairytale Kingdom — an interactive museum.
  • Visit the Black Forest Museum, home to over 1,000 cuckoo clocks!
  • Hike to the tippy top of Schlossberg Tower and explore the forest on foot as you feel like Little Red Riding Hood exploring the wilderness.
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John Rogers
John has been professionally enchanting both young and old with the power of live stories for 25 years. He weaves a magic web of words to catch your soul, wraps it around with the sweet tones of his trombone and sends you home feeling the world differently. In 2018 he was the winner of the first prize at Germany's only storytelling competition.
Please Note:
This expert may not be available for every date of the program
Activity Level
Keep the Pace
Walking up to 3 miles per day at a moderate pace of 2 mph over mixed terrain, including paved and cobblestone streets and wooded trails. Standing up to 2 hours per day. Program will require approximately 18 miles of walking over 8 days, not including two optional hiking activities of up to 4 miles each day. Participants should be prepared to navigate uneven stairs with and without handrails. Due to the inclusion of many field trips that cannot accommodate mobility devices, wheelchairs and scooters cannot be accommodated on this program. Must be physically capable of participating in all planned program activities.
Small Group (13 to 24)
Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.
Suggested Books and Resources
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You can also find many of the books we recommend at the Road Scholar store on bookshop.org, a website that supports local bookstores.
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Road Scholar is committed to the well-being of every participant, whether on a program in the United States or abroad. That’s why all participants are covered under our Road Scholar Assurance Plan, which provides 24-hour assistance in the event of an emergency during your program, as well as insurance for emergency medical evacuation.

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Road Scholar is pleased to offer its Trip Protection Plan as a way to protect your program investment. You may purchase this optional trip protection plan when enrolling in your program.

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Sustainable Travel

We offset a portion of the emissions created by your travel. Read about our commitment to a more sustainable planet.

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  • Peace of Mind

    We want your Road Scholar learning adventure to be something to look forward to—not worry about. That’s why we go to the ends of the earth to give you peace of mind, from the moment you enroll until the day you return home.

    An illustration of a hand using a pen to check off the final item on a clipboard checklist
  • Assurance Plan

    Road Scholar is committed to the well-being of every participant, whether on a program in the United States or abroad. That’s why all participants are covered under our Road Scholar Assurance Plan, which provides 24-hour assistance in the event of an emergency during your program, as well as insurance for emergency medical evacuation.

    An illustration of an elderly man sitting at a computer with a pair of binoculars beside him
  • Want to Protect Your Investment?

    Road Scholar is pleased to offer its Trip Protection Plan as a way to protect your program investment. You may purchase this optional trip protection plan when enrolling in your program.

    An illustration of an elderly woman holding a piggy bank, with the Eiffel Tower in the background
  • Sustainable Travel

    We offset a portion of the emissions created by your travel. Read about our commitment to a more sustainable planet.

    An illustration of a hand holding a globe with a small bird flying around it