Public City Tour: Experience Jena between History and Hightech
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Discover Jena: City history meets Hightech
Jena presents itself during this public city tour as a fascinating connection between medieval city history, vibrant university culture, and modern technology city. Under the motto Jena – between History and Hightech, the tour leads to significant places and buildings and conveys exciting stories from the past and present.
Historical traces in the heart of the city of light
The starting point is the Jena Tourist Information at the market. From here, the discovery experience leads to important sights in the city center. On the tour, participants encounter, among other things, the historic town hall with its astronomical art clock and the famous Schnapphans, the St. Michael's Church, remnants of the medieval city wall, and the Collegium Jenense as the historical founding site of the University of Jena.
Architecture, science, and local knowledge
The city tour connects visible cultural heritage with the developments that characterize Jena as a science and technology location. The guide explains architecture, urban development, and local history in an understandable manner and makes historical contexts experienceable during an informative walk through the city center.
Practical information about the city tour
The tour begins on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 2:00 PM at the Jena Tourist Information. It lasts about 1.5 to a maximum of 2 hours. The group size is limited to 25 people. Tickets are available exclusively in advance at the Jena Tourist Information. The event is designated as accessible, and registration is required.
Conclusion: See Jena with new eyes
This city tour offers a compact cultural enrichment for guests and locals who want to get to know Jena comprehensively, vividly, and with a focus on the past and future. Secure your ticket in time and experience the most important sights, stories, and cityscapes of the city of light during a varied discovery experience.
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