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Centre of knowledge, high-tech hub, cultural city and a student paradise - Jena is all of these and more. Embark on an excursion and take in some of the cultural and historic highlights and monuments. Conclude your tour with a visit to Jenas’ best-known attraction - the Zeiss Planetarium. In addition to its many historical buildings, Jena also offers a variety of bike and walking trails and there are several castles and palaces nearby.
The world’s longest-serving planetarium opened in 1926, and is indissociable from Jena. Film screenings, stargazing, music shows, musicals, shows, fairytale events for children and a journey to the planets. The Zeiss Planetarium in Jena is just six minutes’ walk away.
If you’re into healthy eating, then this is the place for you. It offers fresh and delicious regional produce, a wide selection of organic produce, seasonal fruit and vegetables, as well as cheeses, meat and sausage specialities that are renowned across and beyond Germany. The Green Market, with its wide selection, will be a thrill for foodies.
Do you like hiking? Then Jena is the right place for you. 72 km of hiking trails where you can enjoy rambling in nature with breathtaking views. The SaaleHorizontale takes you up and down steep slopes along narrow trails. The many valley slopes frequently give you unobstructed views of little villages, castles, palaces and the university town of Jena which is steeped in tradition.
