Sherlock Edu runs the same programmes, with the same trainers’ standards, in four cities. So the choice of city is about what else you want from the week — and about which dates fit your school calendar. Here is how teachers usually decide.
Berlin — the widest choice of dates
Berlin is our head office and has the most sessions in 2027: 74 dates across almost every course. If your school calendar is tight, start here. Berlin also offers a rich context for courses on diversity, inclusion and remembrance, and for digital and STEM topics in a city full of start-ups, museums and science centres.
- Best for: flexibility, big-city energy, history and culture.
- Getting there: Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) with direct flights from most European cities and from Türkiye.
Vienna — music, architecture and calm
With 50 dates, Vienna combines a compact, walkable centre with world-class museums and concert halls. Teachers often choose it for well-being, creativity and drama courses, where the cultural visits become part of the learning.
- Best for: culture, safety and an easy first trip abroad.
- Getting there: Vienna International Airport, about 20 minutes from the centre by train.
Helsinki — see the Finnish model up close
Helsinki has 45 dates, and it is the only city for Lessons from Finland: student-centred learning, trust and school innovation. Finland is known for late formal schooling, highly qualified teachers and very few standardised tests, which makes it a natural setting for courses on pedagogy, assessment and well-being.
- Best for: education-system insight, nature and design.
- Season tip: spring and early autumn are mild; winter weeks are dark but magical.
Budapest — great value and a beautiful river city
With 38 dates, Budapest is ideal for teams that want a lively city where the daily individual support stretches further. Thermal baths, the Danube and a famous café culture make free evenings memorable.
- Best for: groups, value and atmosphere.
- Getting there: Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, well connected across Europe.
Three questions to decide quickly
- Which dates fit our school year? Open any course on our homepage and compare dates by city.
- Does the city add to the topic? Finland for Finnish pedagogy, Berlin for diversity, Vienna for the arts.
- Who is travelling? First-time travellers often prefer Vienna or Berlin; groups often choose Budapest.
Whatever you choose, the course is the same five days: tuition, materials, coffee breaks, certificates and organisation are included in the €400 fee, and accommodation, transfers and trips can be added.
