# Cross‑border school trips in Europe > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/bavariaalsace-cultural-tourism > Updated: 2026-07-31T08:00:00.000Z. Sources: 43. Developments: 16. Cross‑border educational outings continued through mid‑2026, linking academic, cultural and civic goals. Polish schools concluded Erasmus+ placements, with Zespół Szkół Ekonomicznych i Technicznych in Pasłęk sending students to firms in Seville and Granada, and a ceremony underscoring gains in confidence and employability. A special school for disabled youth in Łask completed a two‑week stay at Liceo Caterina Percoto in Udine, highlighting progress in independence and inclusion. German pupils added a historical dimension: twenty‑six students from Kopernikusschule in Freigericht visited the Auschwitz‑Birkenau memorial and Kraków’s Kazimierz quarter, combining reflection sessions with a synagogue service to link Holocaust remembrance to civic responsibility. In early July, Albertus‑Magnus‑Gymnasium from Rottweil spent a week on Italy’s Lake Garda, mixing surf lessons, teamwork activities and a Germany‑Ecuador football match for cultural exposure. Further Erasmus+ mobility saw Paul‑Löbe‑Schule in Berlin host a week‑long exchange with Azcona secondary school from Almería, focusing on emotional‑intelligence development through diary tasks and outings. AAG Regensburg welcomed Spanish teacher Montserrat Rovira Gómez for a job‑shadowing placement on digitalisation and absenteeism. Italian students from IIS Fermi Pitagora Calvosa in Castrovillari travelled to Kraków and Auschwitz‑Birkenau in July under the “Da Ferramonti ad Auschwitz” project, visiting the Kazimierz quarter, the Oskar Schindler factory and concluding activities at the former Ferramonti internment camp in September, with public presentations of their reflections. In July 2026, vocational students from Zespół Szkół nr 6 in Suwałki completed three‑week internships near Split, Croatia, and in Genoa, Italy, while pupils from Warka joined an eTwinning project with Tunisian schools. Later in June‑July, Polish nursing students from the Higher School of Management in Częstochowa attended a blended intensive programme on sustainability and nutrition at a Portuguese health school, and the Racibórz Center for Vocational Training secured funding for internships across Madeira, Apulia and forthcoming trips to Mallorca and Greece. ## Timeline ### 2026-07-31: Polish Erasmus+ Students Gain International Internships in Croatia and Compete for EU Parliament Trip Polish students completed Erasmus+ internships in Zagreb and entered a national contest for a trip to the European Parliament, with winners gaining a study visit to Brussels and Strasbourg. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/polish-erasmus-students-gain-international-internships-in-croatia-and-compete-for-eu-parliament-trip ### 2026-07-20: Polish Students Gain Erasmus+ Training Across Portugal, Italy, Spain and Greece Polish nursing and vocational students are undertaking Erasmus+ placements in Portugal, Italy, Spain and Greece after EU funding supports courses on sustainability and hands‑on training. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/polish-students-gain-erasmus-training-across-portugal-italy-spain-and-greece ### 2026-07-19: German‑Spanish School Exchange Visits Valencia and Schopfheim in 2026 German schools Ostendorfer‑Gymnasium and Theodor‑Heuss‑Gymnasium took part in 2026 Erasmus‑backed exchanges with Spanish students, visiting Valencia and Schopfheim and focusing on language learning and inclus‑​ 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/germanspanish-school-exchange-visits-valencia-and-schopfheim-in-2026 ### 2026-07-19: Polish vocational schools boost international mobility with Erasmus+ and eTwinning projects Polish vocational schools used Erasmus+ internships in Croatia and Italy and an eTwinning project with Tunisia to give students professional, language and digital skills through cross‑border work and cultural‑c 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/polish-vocational-schools-boost-international-mobility-with-erasmus-and-etwinning-projects ### 2026-07-11: Italian high school students embark on Holocaust remembrance trip to Auschwitz Italian students from IIS Fermi Pitagora Calvosa travel to Kraków, Auschwitz and Schindler’s factory, then to Italy’s Ferramonti camp, to study Holocaust memory and present their findings. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-high-school-students-embark-on-holocaust-remembrance-trip-to-auschwitz ### 2026-07-08: German schools host Spanish students in Erasmus+ exchanges German schools in Berlin and Regensburg hosted Spanish students and a teacher through Erasmus+ exchanges, focusing on emotional intelligence, digitalisation and intercultural learning. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/german-schools-host-spanish-students-in-erasmus-exchanges ### 2026-07-03: Rottweil Gymnasium's Sports Trip to Lake Garda Highlights Rottweil’s Albertus‑Magnus‑Gymnasium completed a week‑long surf trip to Lake Garda, Italy, mixing lessons, team activities and a group football‑match viewing. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rottweil-gymnasiums-sports-trip-to-lake-garda-highlights ### 2026-06-28: German Kopernikusschule's Study Trip to Auschwitz Emphasizes Holocaust Memory 26 German students visited Auschwitz I, Auschwitz‑Birkenau and Krakow with teachers, focusing on Holocaust remembrance and responsibility. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/german-kopernikusschules-study-trip-to-auschwitz-emphasizes-holocaust-memory ### 2026-06-24: Polish schools send students on Erasmus+ exchanges to Spain and Italy Polish schools completed EU‑funded Erasmus+ exchanges, sending students to Spain and Italy for work experience, language training and cultural immersion. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/polish-schools-send-students-on-erasmus-exchanges-to-spain-and-italy ### 2026-06-15: Polish students travel to Auschwitz and Italy on educational outings Polish high‑school students toured Auschwitz, Kraków and Energylandia, while a Radom special‑needs group spent a week in Udine, Italy, under an Erasmus+ program exploring culture, nature and history. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/polish-students-travel-to-auschwitz-and-italy-on-educational-outings ### 2026-06-13: Polish students explore Austria's Lake Bike region and Vienna on educational trips Polish students toured Austria’s Lake Bike region in Carinthia and later explored Vienna’s historic sites, bike parks, and cultural landmarks. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/polish-students-explore-austrias-lake-bike-region-and-vienna-on-educational-trips ### 2026-06-13: German school trips to Italy and the Baltic Sea showcase cultural and leisure activities German students toured Italy’s Lake Garda, Verona and Milan in late May, while another group enjoyed a Baltic Sea resort, Hamburg day trip and water‑skiing in early June. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/german-school-trips-to-italy-and-the-baltic-sea-showcase-cultural-and-leisure-activities ### 2026-06-12: Polish primary schools take students on heritage and recreation field trips Polish primary schools organized trips in May and June, visiting Auschwitz‑Birkenau, Wieliczka Salt Mine, Energylandia amusement park, Old Kraków, and a folk culture museum as part of the “Mały Lasowiaczek” 项目. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/polish-primary-schools-take-students-on-heritage-and-recreation-field-trips ### 2026-06-12: Polish high school students visit Prague and Kutná Hora on educational trips Polish high school groups toured Prague’s historic sites and Kutná Hora’s UNESCO landmarks, including the Charles Bridge, St. Vitus Cathedral, Trosky ruins and the Sedlec Ossuary, as part of educational trips. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/polish-students-explore-prague-and-czech-heritage-sites ### 2026-06-07: Polish school classes explore Bavaria and Prague on educational trips Polish school classes visited Bavaria in Germany and Prague in the Czech Republic, touring historic sites, museums and natural landmarks as part of educational trips. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/polish-school-classes-explore-bavaria-and-prague-on-educational-trips ### 2026-06-01: Senior groups tour Bavaria's Staffelsee and Alsace's Strasbourg Senior groups enjoyed day trips to Bavaria’s Staffelsee and to Strasbourg/Vosges, combining cultural tours, historic sites and community meals. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/senior-groups-tour-bavarias-staffelsee-and-alsaces-strasbourg --- Cite as: Cross‑border school trips in Europe. 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