Welcome to Jena. Welcome to Paradise. Fascinating landscapes, breathtaking vantage points and wonderful views of and over the city of light Jena – whether hiking, cycling or water hiking, the city on the Saale is an active tourism paradise.
JENA’S TOP 10
Here are the highlights!
Saale, JenTower, historical sights from Goethe and Schiller, high-tech from Zeiss, pub lanes or the famous KulturArena: we have put together the ten most important activities that visitors to Jena simply have to experience in their future favorite city. If you are on holiday in Thuringia, looking for the perfect spot for a weekend trip or just want to get to know the sympathetic university city, you will be delighted with our ten highlights from Jena.
1. Reaching for the stars In
1926 it was “The Miracle of Jena”, thanks to the latest technology it still attracts thousands of people every year: that Zeiss Planetarium Jena. The longest-serving projection planetarium in the world is fascinating with its digital full-dome projection of an incredibly detailed starry sky.
2. See and be seen
The largest collection of glasses, numerous hands-on experiments, interactive experiences – that German Optical Museum has been rebuilt and conceptually renewed since July 2019. In the future, everyday optical phenomena and technically used optical effects will be made comprehensively experimental in a world of optics.
3. Immerse yourself in Jena’s nature
The often vaunted SaaleHorizontale is actually a fulfillment for nature and hiking enthusiasts. On a route of 72 kilometers you get castles, parks, forest and meadow landscapes like from a fairy tale book, but above all great views of Jena.
4. Experience artists live For
Six weeks, music from all over the world, innovative theater, long film nights, thousands of people in high spirits and an unparalleled open-air feeling are during the KulturArenahip, trendy, popular. The festival shows the Jena summer from its most beautiful side – be sure to secure your tickets!
5. Really love Jena
Whether on the “green” Weekly marketor the various themed markets from Christmas to art – nowhere else do you get to feel our products, our work and our passion more intensely. Well, at most at a soccer game of FC Carl Zeiss Jena – but that’s a different story …
6. Poetry and thinking
The two princes of poets, Goethe and Schiller, were exceptional contemporaries during their lifetime who left impressive traces. In Schiller’s garden house the spirit of yore becomes tangible and almost tangible.
7. Discover art for yourself
Great works of international art history for Jena and visitors to the city. The urban Art collection Jena With its changing exhibition program, it pursues a tradition of presenting and discussing works of classical modern and contemporary art. The art collection is housed in the Jena City Museum.
8. Aiming high
Die biscuit roll, like that JenTowerLovingly called in the vernacular, it is our youngest landmark and easily visible from afar. How practical that there is a viewing platform at a height of 128 meters from which you can enjoy a great view of Jena and the Saale Valley.
9. Charging the battery
You can’t get past our two green oases. If the park on the Saale doesparadisemeans, you can imagine how wonderful this place is for walks or to switch off. Of the Botanic Gardenhowever, is the second oldest system of this type in Germany. It impresses with over 10,000 plant species and, thanks to the tropical temperatures in the greenhouses, is a wonderful retreat even in rain and cold.
10. Becoming an insider
Eating, drinking and shopping are among the three best things to do on vacation. In our charming Wagnergasse – also known as the pub lane – everything is possible. In no time you will find yourself among the locals, picking up tips and recommendations or enjoying regional delicacies such as Jena beer and Thuringian specialties.
ARTS AND CULTURE
The city of Jena has become a city of culture thanks to its prominent residents.
LOCATION PANORAMA RESTAURANT WILHELMSHÖHE
In the panorama restaurant Wilhelmshöhe on the south-western slope of Jena’s local mountain, you can follow in the footsteps of the historic landlord “Grober Wilhelm”. The rustic, nostalgic restaurant serves imaginative home cooking in front of a fairytale mountain backdrop. At the window front or on the terrace facing the valley, you can enjoy the fabulous view of the city with a good glass of wine or delicacies from the kitchen.
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