Austria - Geography Tour
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Having conducted extensive research and taken the advice of a number of geography teachers, we have compiled a fantastic study tour to the Saalbach region of Austria.
Compared to some other destinations to which school groups travel for similar learning purposes, the Saalbach Valley has many advantages, which include:
Price
We have been operating tours to the Saalbach Valley for 28 years which means we enjoy excellent rates at good quality youth hostels as well as contacts with local schools
Comprehensive Study notes
Each tour has a set of tailored study notes for students and party leaders. Services of a guide - if you or your students do not speak the language we are pleased to provide a bi-lingual on-site expert.
Compact study area
Everything you need to study is within easy reach.
Physical Geography Topics
A Upland Glacial Features
In the Alpine environment there are significant landforms produced by glacial erosion and deposition such as ‘U’- shaped valleys, cirques, truncated spurs and moraines. The dynamics of a glacier itself can be studied on the Gross Glockner, while at Zell am See there is a significant glacial lake.
B Fluvial Processes and Features
These can be studied along a local river basin,
where flood control schemes are in place.
Human Geography Topics
A Settlement Studies
Saalbach can be used as an example for studies in spatial and temporal changes, being an old farming settlement, which has which has grown rapidly due to tourism, especially skiing. Zell am See is very useful for more extensive urban investigations.
B Farming
A detailed case study of a farm can be carried out to discover the physical, economic and cultural influences on land use and agriculture.
C Tourism
Saalbach and the ‘Ski Circus’ is an important ski resort. Fieldwork can include the provision of ski facilities, their impact on the environment, and the consequent ‘multiplier effect’ on the local economy.
D Physical-Human Interrelationships
There are opportunities to study specific
interrelationships between the physical
environment and human activities, especially:
- The development of Hydro-electric Power Schemes
- The influence of mountain landforms and environment on the development of tourism
- The environmental impact of tourism and recreation in the area, especially skiing
Business studies “tie-in”
Should you wish to combine with your Business Studies department we can adapt some of the modules.
Inclusions & Prices
What your study tour includes:
- 7 days’ hire of a full specification, air-conditioned coach, with 2 drivers
- 4 nights’ full board accommodation at one of our youth hotels in Saalbach
- Return Channel crossings
- Services of local experts in Saalbach
- All study materials
- Comprehensive travel insurance
Please ask us for a sample set of worksheets and teachers’ notes |
We can arrange a city tour in central Vienna. Please contact Club Europe for details.
