Waldsee is the German language and culture village of Concordia Language Villages, on 800 acres of woodland at Turtle River Lake near Bemidji since 1961 and the oldest, largest German immersion program in the U.S. Campers ages 7 to 18 live in an authentic German village setting for one-, two- or four-week overnight sessions immersed in German language and culture.
The practical details
We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact Bahnhof, WALDSEE directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★Justin QuamI had a transformative experience as a student and teacher at Waldsee. I knew no German when I started attending their summer programs, and what I learned there prepared me to work in Austria and eventually teach German at the high school and college levels. You’d be hard pressed to find a more creative, dedicated, thoughtful staff anywhere.
★★★★★Henri MüllenMet the first girl I ever loved here. Vielen Dank Waldsee. 🇩🇪
★★★★★Lillian HoyI went here for years in high school and truly enjoyed every moment, I came out of it fluent and still am today! It helps when I travel abroad and with close family friends in Germany. Truly the best place to go for all things!!!
★★★★★Joel ErnstMemories come flooding back. So much smaller when you are not a child.
★★★★★Adam DiesburgIf you know you know.