3 min read · Published: November 9, 2026
SKR Reisen is a tour operator from Cologne that specialises in study, culture and discovery trips in small groups. It offers trips across Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas and puts weight on sustainable travel. The tour operator is SKR Reisen GmbH, based in Cologne, Germany.
Key takeaways
- Based in Cologne (Germany), registered at Cologne district court under HRB 71692.
- Founded in 1978, according to the company’s own profile.
- Themes: study and culture tours, long-haul and discovery trips, active holidays, health and wellness, creative courses, monastery stays.
- Groups of at most 12 guests on long-haul and 16 on European trips, according to the company.
- For 2026 SKR lists more than 350 trips with over 7,000 departure dates.
- Package trips are sold with a security certificate that names the provider.
| Fact sheet: SKR Reisen | |
|---|---|
| Operator | SKR Reisen GmbH |
| Headquarters | Cologne, Germany |
| Founded | 1978 |
| Focus | Study, cultural and adventure trips in small groups |
| Insolvency protection | Security certificate, provider shown in your confirmation |
Table of contents
Who is behind SKR Reisen?
The brand belongs to SKR Reisen GmbH, based at the Stadtgarten Karree in Cologne. A trade profile gives 1978 as the founding year, and the trade paper touristik aktuell (January 2026) names Philip Unrein as managing director. The sources do not name a parent group, and SKR presents itself as an independent operator.
What is SKR Reisen known for?
SKR stands for trips with real content, such as study tours, culture tours and round trips. It also offers active holidays, health and wellness trips, creative courses and stays in monasteries. Destinations range from Germany and Austria through southern and northern Europe to Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Central and South America.
For 2026 SKR introduced the SKR Deluxe line, with more comfort in mostly four and five star hotels. New destinations include Indochina, Tanzania, Canada, Peru, Patagonia and Uzbekistan. On sustainability, the company cites CSR certification since 2011, membership of the forum anders reisen and a group trip certified to Fair Trade standards.
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Travelissimo offers these deals through its booking partner travianet, and your contract partner is SKR Reisen GmbH as tour operator. As the operator is based in Germany, German package travel law applies. Before a deposit you receive a security certificate that names the provider and its contact details. Travel documents and contact persons are in the operator’s booking confirmation.
Our experience with SKR Reisen
Our experience: For guests who want a trip with content, SKR is a dependable operator in our view. The groups are small according to the programme and the trips are organised by theme, from culture trips in Europe to round trips in Asia or South America. We value that the operator backs up its sustainability claims and describes its trips clearly. Guests who mainly want a beach holiday are better served elsewhere, but for round trips and study tours we like to look at SKR first.
FAQ
Who is my contract partner on an SKR trip?
Your contract partner is SKR Reisen GmbH in Cologne as tour operator. Travelissimo offers these deals through its booking partner travianet and advises you beforehand.
How is my trip protected?
Under the booking terms SKR may only ask for deposits if a customer money protection contract exists and you receive a security certificate. The certificate names the provider.
Which destinations does SKR Reisen offer?
Destinations range from Germany and Austria through southern and northern Europe to Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Central and South America.
Does SKR Reisen have its own hotel brands?
No, SKR does not name hotel brands of its own. SKR Deluxe is a product line with mostly four and five star accommodation.
Can I book SKR trips through Travelissimo?
Yes, you can find and book suitable offers through our booking search. The trip is booked with the operator. Travelissimo offers these deals through its booking partner travianet and advises you beforehand.
Use the Travelissimo booking search to check SKR Reisen and other operators for your dates.
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Prices, times and rules in this article come from these sources. Last checked: November 9, 2026.
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