10 days
Berlin, Freiburg, Lucerne region

Recycling. Clean energy. Farms of the future.

Germany and Switzerland have been at the forefront of some of the world’s most forward-thinking approaches to technology and energy. And it’s easy to see why—these countries are a perfect blend of European charm and start-up culture.

Learn about Germany and Switzerland’s innovative sustainability efforts by seeing state-of-the-art models of renewable energy, urban farming, and eco-tourism. Be a part of the creative conversation firsthand as you embark on an urban quest in the green city of Freiburg, hike through an Alpine glacier, and discover an underground city in a bunker system in Lucerne.

  • Day 1: Fly overnight to Germany

  • Day 2: Berlin

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport

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

  • Day 7: Freiburg • Lucerne region

    Travel via the Black Forest to the Lucerne region  

    Tour Hofgut Sternen's sustainable facilities 

    Learn how to make 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

    Explore Lucerne on your own

  • Day 10: Depart for home

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  • Day 1: Fly overnight to Germany

  • Day 2: Berlin

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport

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

  • Day 7: Freiburg • Lucerne region

    Travel via the Black Forest to the Lucerne region  

    Tour Hofgut Sternen's sustainable facilities 

    Learn how to make 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

    Explore Lucerne on your own

  • Day 10: Depart for home

Interested in learning more about this tour?

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Your experience includes

  • Airfare & transportation

    Round-trip flights on major carriers

  • Hotels

    8 overnight stays in hotels

  • Meals

    Breakfast and dinner daily; lunch on Day 7

  • Entrances

    Futurium museum, sustainable development activity, local business visit, urban farming visit, Innovation Academy, Hofgut Sternen, Swiss glacier, Entlebuch Biosphere, Freiburg environmental sustainability tour and nuclear bunker

  • Full-time Tour Director

    Your dedicated Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.

  • Expert Local Guides

    Your expert local guides add cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.

  • Continuous Support

    Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travellers to planning and managing your tour.

  • 24-hour Emergency Service

    Travellers and their families can count on EF’s dedicated emergency service team.

  • Personalized Learning Support

    Our personalized learning experience engages students before, during and after tour, with the option to create a final, reflective project for academic credit.

  • Worldwide Presence

    EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we’re there too.

  • Peace of Mind Program

    Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.

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