"I'm a great believer in a six-week pre-season but it's nice to break it up a bit," he said.
"We go to Germany on Monday and we'll play three very tough games in the space of six days there.
"That will get our match sharpness up, it will help with team bonding, and it will give the new lads a chance to bed in and get to know everyone at the club.
"It will also enable me to find out what their strengths and weaknesses are as well, so this kind of trip has lots of benefits."
Town are set to face Vihren Sadanski on Monday, a Servicemens XI on Wednesday and FC Kleve on Thursday.
All the games will be at the home of FC Kleve.