Modern technology makes weather planning easier and more accurate than ever before. As a teacher, you can significantly improve the safety and quality of your class trip with the right digital tools.
A good, clear weather app is the foundation. It should provide you with the most important information at a glance.
The app from the German Weather Service (DWD) is a must-have for every teacher on a class trip in Germany. It provides official, location-based severe weather warnings for storms, heavy rain, thunderstorms, snow, and ice. These warnings are legally relevant to your duty of care.
An app with an integrated rain radar (like our Weather Maps page offers) is extremely valuable. You can see in real-time where rain showers are located and where they are heading. This allows you to time dry windows for breaks or short walks with minute-by-minute accuracy.
If you are planning a hike in the mountains, specialized mountain weather apps (e.g., from Alpine clubs) can provide even more detailed forecasts for peaks and valleys.
By cleverly combining these tools, you can make informed decisions, react flexibly to weather changes, and ensure the safety of your group at all times.