German Courses and German Summer Camps 202524. October 2024

2025 is your year to learn German! The Humboldt-Institut offers exciting German courses for children, teenagers and adults all year round.

Whether you are a beginner or already have an intermediate level of German – we have the perfect course for you! At various locations throughout Germany, you can improve your German language skills and immerse yourself in the culture at the same time.

Our course packages make it very easy: German lessons, accommodation, full board, a varied leisure program and exciting excursions are all included. So you don’t just learn in the classroom, but experience the German language first-hand in your everyday life!

The intensive language immersion that you will experience with us makes our courses so special and guarantees your learning success. It’s not just about learning, but also about making new friends and experiencing unforgettable moments.

In this article, we will first introduce you to our year-round courses for kids and teenagers, followed by the 2025 summer courses in exciting cities. And if you’re an adult, we also have two great language schools in Berlin and Constance that offer you the perfect learning environment, both in summer and year-round.

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• German Courses for Kids and Teens 2025 (year-round)
• German Summer Courses for Teens 2025
• German Summer Courses for Kids 2025
• German Courses for Adults 2025 (year-round)

German Courses for Kids and Teenagers in 2025

Located in the very south of Germany, Lindenberg is our year-round residential language school for students between the ages of 13 and 17. Lindenberg is one of the sunniest cities in Germany and offers an impressive mountain panorama. The large campus provides a variety of indoor and outdoor recreational opportunities. Our boarding school concept allows for short distances and a structured daily routine.

Our school is open all year round, even in autumn, winter, and spring. The duration of the course is flexible starting from 2 weeks and depends on the learning goal of the students. The minimum booking for intensive courses is two weeks. Our total package includes not only the course and all teaching materials, but also accommodation in the boarding school (all rooms with private bathrooms), full board, a daily leisure program, and a variety of excursions. All these offers and the completely German-speaking environment contribute to the learning success of each individual student.

In summer, the age group in Lindenberg is 13-17 years, as from June onwards, our course location Bad Schussenried resumes year-round operation with the age groups 10-13 and 14-17 years.

Bad Schussenried is our largest campus and can accommodate over 300 students, all housed on-site in comfortable twin rooms. All rooms have private bathrooms and balconies. The huge campus offers countless indoor and outdoor activities for young students.

The historic monastery town of Bad Schussenried is idyllically situated between the Danube, the Iller, and Lake Constance. The quiet small town offers everything students need for their daily needs.

Sports enthusiasts will find almost unlimited opportunities in Bad Schussenried. In addition to its own gymnasium, there is a large, in-house indoor swimming pool, and a climbing wall. Outside, the facilities range from sports grounds and a swimming lake to an indoor tennis court. Mountain bike tours to the beautiful surroundings complement our offer of outdoor activities. Young artists can give free rein to their creativity in our arts and crafts rooms. Games and party rooms (with billiards, table football, and table tennis) complement the diverse range of activities and ensure a varied leisure program.

For students in both Lindenberg and Bad Schussenried, the Humboldt-Institut offers an optional transfer service to and from the airports of Munich, Zurich, Friedrichshafen, and Memmingen.

 

German Summer Camps for Teenagers in 2025

Young students can choose between five course locations for their 2025 German summer course: Berlin, Cologne, Düsseldorf, Munich, and Vienna.

At all course locations, the intensive courses include 30 lessons (45 minutes each) per week as well as accommodation with full board, a daily leisure program, and weekly excursions. Naturally, we also guarantee 24-hour supervision by our team in the course locations for teenagers. In each location, a transfer service from and to the nearest airport or train station is also available. You can find more information on the respective course location’s page.

In Cologne and Düsseldorf, young students between the ages of 14 and 18 can join one of our 2025 summer courses:

• Cologne is the fourth largest city in Germany and is famous for its UNESCO World Cultural Monument: the Cologne Cathedral. Our summer course takes place at the Cologne-Deutz Youth Hostel on the banks of the Rhine. The city center with the cathedral is only a short walk away via the Hohenzollern Bridge, another landmark of Cologne. One of the most popular destinations for our students in Cologne is the Chocolate Museum. Students are accommodated in twin rooms with en-suite bathrooms. Courses can be booked for two or four weeks starting from July 6, 2025
• In Düsseldorf, the capital city of Germany’s largest federal state North Rhine-Westphalia, which was recently awarded second place in the category “Quality of Life in Germany”. For the summer course in Düsseldorf, we are accommodated in a modern youth hostel close to the River Rhine. Students stay in twin rooms with en-suite bathrooms. The leisure program comprises a boat tour on the Rhine, an excursion to Cologne, and many other activities. The summer courses can be booked for two or four weeks, also starting from July 6, 2025

In Berlin, Munich and Vienna, young students between the ages of 15 and 18 can join one of our 2025 summer courses:

• The summer course Berlin-Teenager takes place in the heart of Germany’s capital. Berlin is world-famous and offers everything for city lovers, from vibrant neighborhoods with plenty of activities to art and history. In the afternoon after class, various leisure activities are scheduled, during which German is also spoken. On Wednesday afternoons and Saturdays, excursions are offered in and outside Berlin, for example to the Museum Island, the Reichstag, the Mauerpark, or to Dresden. The youth guest house near the central train station is located on a quiet side street. Our students are accommodated in triple and quadruple rooms with en-suite bathrooms. You can book the courses for three or six weeks starting from July 6, 2025
• Munich is said to be Germany’s safest big city while retaining a lot of Bavarian charm. The course center in the heart of the Haidhausen district is very central yet quiet. After class, students can enjoy leisure activities and excursions, for example to the Allianz-Arena, BMW World, the German Museum, the English Garden, or the nearby Alps. Our students stay at the youth guest house Don Bosco. They live mainly in twin rooms, but also in triple and quadruple rooms. The summer courses can be booked for three or six weeks starting from July 13, 2025.
• The only Humboldt summer course outside of Germany takes place in Austria’s capital, Vienna. Vienna is the city with the highest quality of life in the world, and our students notice that too! They stay in the youth guesthouse Wien-Brigittenau, near the Danube and the Danube Island, in twin rooms with en-suite bathrooms. The classrooms are also located in the youth guesthouse. This means that the students only have a short walk to class every morning. The summer course can be booked for two or four starting from June 29, 2025.

 

German Summer Courses for Kids in 2025

Our summer courses for kids 2025 take place in three different course locations in Germany: Bad Schussenried and Reimlingen in the south, and Bad Dürkheim in the southwest of Germany.

The intensive courses for kids comprise 25 lessons (45 minutes each) per week, a bit less than those for teenagers. Accommodations including full board, a daily leisure program, and weekly excursions are also an integral part of the offer. All courses take place in quiet locations, and the safety of our students is always guaranteed by means of our 24-hour supervision.

• In Bad Schussenried, next to teenage students, children between the ages of 10 and 13 can attend German courses. Since the institute is open year-round starting in summer, this course center offers maximum flexibility in terms of dates and course duration. Our students stay in twin rooms, which are equipped with en-suite bathrooms and balconies. A special feature is the school’s huge campus with an indoor pool, a gym, and an indoor tennis court.
• In Reimlingen, the Humboldt-Institut offers a German summer course for children aged 9 to 13. The course start on July 6 or 20 and can be booked for two weeks. Reimlingen is a small village in Bavaria surrounded by castles. Our summer course is held in the local conference house, which is enclosed by a beautiful park that offers plenty of leisure options such as a rope course. Students stay in twin to quadruple rooms, which are equipped with en-suite bathrooms. Do you like horses? We offer a horseback riding course for beginners for an additional fee.
• In Bad Dürkheim, the Humboldt-Institut offers a German summer course for children aged 11 to 14. The course start on July 6 or 20 and can be booked for two weeks. Bad Dürkheim is a quiet spa town with about 20,000 inhabitants. The town is surrounded by numerous medieval castles. It is the ideal starting point for hikes and bicycle tours as well as for excursions to sights and famous cities such as Heidelberg, which is only about 45 minutes away. Students stay in two- to four-bed rooms, some of which are equipped with private bathrooms.

 

German Courses for Adults in 2025

Students aged 18 and older can choose between two very different course locations: Berlin and Constance on Lake Constance:

• One of these two course locations is in the beautiful university town of Constance, directly on Lake Constance. The lake is only a 10-minute walk from our institute. Just like the city itself, our school is quite cozy and offers accommodation for up to 39 students in single and twin rooms. All rooms have been completely renovated in 2022 and have en-suite bathrooms. Thanks to its location on the shores of the lake, and its proximity to Switzerland and the Alps, Constance offers a wide range of leisure activities. The extensive cultural offerings in the picturesque city center include concerts, exhibitions, cabaret theater, and much more.
• While Constance makes you enjoy the surrounding nature and the medieval city center’s cobblestone alleys, our institute in Berlin-Mitte captivates you with the lively flair of the capital: art, politics, economy, and history are on the agenda here. Right in the center of Berlin, our students may not have a view of the lake, but they do have a view of the well-known TV tower, which can be seen from our rooftop terrace and from some student rooms. Students are accommodated in single, twin, and triple rooms, which are equipped with en-suite bathrooms. The school’s central location in the heart of Berlin and excellent connectivity with public transportation make it an ideal starting point to explore the city.

The intensive courses in Berlin and Constance comprise 30 lessons (45 minutes each) per week and are available for a minimum duration of two weeks. Students can choose to book the courses with or without accommodation and full board in the schools’ own residence. In addition to the short distances, our boarding students benefit from daily leisure activities and weekly excursions that support the learning process.

The two year-round course locations for adults are also open in summer. In addition, both course locations can be combined: Students can, for example, attend a German course in Constance for 5 weeks and take a course in Berlin for another 5 weeks. This way students can experience very different regions of Germany in a short time.

 

Your advantages with Humboldt

Whether you’re a kid, a teenager, or an adult, there really is something for everyone in this comprehensive offer! No matter which course location you choose, the Humboldt-Institut always stands for:

• Intensive German courses and German immersion
• Fun with many exciting leisure activities and excursions
• Care-free packages with accommodation and delicious food
• An international environment where you will quickly make friends!

This combination allows students to immerse themselves in a completely German-speaking environment that supports them in their learning while offering lots of fun and interaction: Learn German with friends!

We look forward to welcoming many students from all over the world and to an unforgettable summer 2025!