Aachen & the Belgian Ardennes with your class
In Aachen, pupils explore the Palatine Chapel’s extraordinary mosaics, the Imperial Throne and the story of Charlemagne’s empire — history that connects directly to modern Europe. In the Ardennes, kayaking on the Rur river and rail biking through the moorland provide active outdoor contrast. The cross-border setting — Belgium, Germany and a hint of the Netherlands — gives the trip a genuinely European character.
On the Move manages transport, accommodation and all booked visits. ABELIO and L’Office quality standards apply throughout.
Trip highlights
- Aachen Cathedral — UNESCO-listed, oldest cathedral in northern Europe, Charlemagne's throne
- Kayaking on the Rur — wooded Ardennes valleys and clear river water
- Rail biking through the Hautes Fagnes nature reserve
- Cross-border European setting — Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands in one stay
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Cultural Stays - your questions
History, art, civics, languages and religious studies all benefit. Bastogne suits primary P5 groups studying WWII; The Hague suits civics and international relations; Berlin, Aachen and Málaga are ideal for secondary history and arts groups.
Yes. We arrange expert local guides for museums, monuments and walking tours, in English or French as you prefer.
The Belgian Ardennes — Bastogne programme is specifically designed for P5 (ages 10–11), with content pitched carefully for that age. Other destinations in this category suit secondary groups.
Return travel, central accommodation, all entries and guided visits, supervision, insurance and your On the Move coordinator.