Gap Year Programs in Germany
Put your dirndl or lederhosen on and let’s embarque on a gap year adventure to the fairytale land of Germany. Study, work or internship in big international cities like Berlin, Frankfurt or Munich, and imerge yourself in the German culture through exploring the beautiful countryside. Visit incredible castles and historical places, wander through the Black Forest, go skiing in the Alps, cruise down the Danube or Rhein and feast on the famous German bratwurst. If you’re interested in a fun but fruitful gap year, then the German gap year is the perfect choice.

19 Gap Year Programs in Germany

CIEE High School Grads Abroad
CIEE First Year Abroad in Berlin
Put your global education first! See Berlin and start college at ...
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GoEco - Top Volunteer Organization
GoEco - Top Rated & Award Winning Volunteer Programs Abroad
GoEco is one of the world’s top volunteer organizations, with awa...

Semester at Sea
Semester at Sea: Global Study Abroad on a Floating Campus
Join Semester at Sea on this global journey and make the world YO...

EF Gap Year
EF Gap Semester: 10-Week Programs in Multiple Destinations
Embark on a unique global experience in 10 weeks. An EF Gap Semes...
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Gapforce
Europe Tour with Gapforce
Experience the ultimate European adventure every summer, travelin...

Angloville
Travel for Free & Become a Language Mentor in Berlin
The Angloville Eurotrip bus has stopovers in four major European ...

Volunteer World
Volunteer World: Best Volunteer Abroad Programs Worldwide
Looking to apply your talent and expertise to a good cause? Find ...

World Unite!
Farm Work in Germany
Set out on an adventure with a placement on a farm in Germany and...
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Linguistic Horizons
Custom Internship Placements in Europe
Unlike other "cookie-cutter" internship programs, we secure custo...

IES Abroad
IES Abroad - Study Abroad in Germany
Study abroad in Germany with IES Abroad and expand your education...

Europe Gap Year
European Catalyst: Skills and Cultural Immersion
A new challenge is just around the corner! Dive into European cul...

World Voyage
Au Pair Abroad with World Voyage
Live, learn, and grow with World Voyage's au pair program! Combin...

The Cultural Exchange Project
Au Pair in Germany with The Cultural Exchange Project
Travel and still save money! Yes, this is possible when you work ...

Youth For Understanding (YFU)
Study Abroad in Germany | YFU
Germany offers an exciting and diverse modern culture with histor...

AuPair World
Gap Year Experience as an Au Pair
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It goes without saying that big cities like Berlin, Munich, or Aachen offer opportunities for gappers in any field and are the first choice, but here are some other popular locations to consider.
Cologne or Köln, will enchant anyone with its perfect mixture of gothic cathedrals and modern architecture. Find job or internship opportunities in large international companies (like Ford), study your course-of-choice at some of the best universities in the world, or volunteer to support meaningful causes in the local community. Basque in the beauty and history of the city—almost every street corner has it’s own story. The Cologne Cathedral will take your breath away! Lose yourself in Cologne’s old town, and drink kölsch with the locals. There’s no better way to immerse yourself on your gap year in Germany.
Stuttgart. Home to some of the most famous automotive companies in the world, this great swabian city offers endless opportunities for international students, volunteers, or future employees. Stuttgart beckons cultural junkies with acclaimed opera, ballet, the philharmonic, and incredible historic sights; the auto fans with the Mercedes Benz Museum; the sports fans with great soccer clubs and arenas; and any travel lover with it’s great festivals, concerts, and some of the most beautiful Christmas markets in the world. If you’re music-obsessed, you’ll love knowing that The Rolling Stones, Bon Jovi, and Duran Duran have played at the Porsche Arena. (You should probably check out the venue schedule and book tickets now!).
Berlin. The fall of the Berlin Wall in the late 20th century spun Berlin along a path very few could predict. What remains is an indomitable local spirit, incredible monuments to peace, and a wonderful, graffiti-strewn wall. If you want your gap year in Germany to focus on world history, development, or human rights, you’d be hardpressed to find a better German city than Berlin. Prost!
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