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Field trips for Lüneburg, Germany

We highly recommend students participate in the following organized field trips, which are included in your program fees. Some trips may be mandatory for specific classes and will be led by the Resident Director, instructors, or International Office staff.

Please note that destinations may only be available during certain terms and are subject to change at the discretion of the Resident Director or on-site staff.

The following are possible field trip destinations, with further details provided upon arrival.

Historic building in Bremen, Germany.Bremen

Enjoy a day trip to the city of the Bremer Stadtmusikanten, where you will visit attractions like the medieval Schnoor-Viertel with its narrow streets and small cafés and the impressive Marktplatz. You will also visit either an art museum or the Bremen History Museum where actors perform chapters of Bremen’s history.

German Emigration Centre museum in Bremerhaven, Germany.Bremerhaven

Visit the award-winning German Emigration Centre, which traces the history of the more than seven million people who emigrated overseas from Bremerhaven. Interactive exhibition rooms and modern museum technology take you on a fascinating journey through the history of migration. This field trip is part of the genealogy class but is open to all USAC students.

A sailboat on the harbor in Hamburg, Germany.Hamburg

Discover Hamburg, the "Gate to the World”. You’ll visit many incredible sites, including the town hall, the Speicherstadt, St. Nicholas church, St. Michaelis church, and the Museum of Hamburg History, as well as enjoying views of the harbor from a boat tour.

Artwork and skylight inside the Hamburger Kunsthalle in Hamburg, Germany.Hamburg Art Museum

Explore Hamburger Kunsthalle, one of Germany's largest art museums. It is home to some of the most significant art collections and features masterpieces from the Middle Ages up to the 21st century.

Travemunde Beach in Germany.Lübeck and Travemünde Beach or Christmas Market (season dependent)

Lübeck is known as the city of three Nobel Prize winners: Thomas Mann, Günter Grass, and Willy Brandt. Marvel at incredible Gothic and Renaissance architecture as you visit the Buddenbrookhaus and the Heiligen-Geist-Hospital, and the Museum Holstentor. You’ll also visit either Travemünde Beach or one of Germany's famous Christmas markets, depending on the season.

Neuengamme Concentration Camp Memorial in Germany.Neuengamme Concentration Camp Memorial

Gain an understanding of the Third Reich/Nazi Period in German history by visiting Neuengamme, the former concentration camp and World War II memorial. This field trip is part of the 1933-45 class but is open to all USAC students.

Two women standing on a bridge in front of the castle in Schwerin, Germany.Schwerin

Schwerin is famous for its fairytale-like castle, magnificent lakes, and rich history. Discover the capitol of the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, located in the former socialist part of Germany, and take a tour addressing life behind the iron curtain. You will also have free time to explore the city on your own.

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