Jena: Camping, Canoe Rides and Medieval Castles to Adore
Jena, Germany is one of the top cities in the region home to the top universities in the country as well as the second largest city located in Thuringia. The region serves as a center for education and research in the region with Friedrich Schiller University as one of the oldest founded schools still standing today since its founding in 1558. There is a wide variety of museum types that can be enjoyed in the region. A few of these include the Optical Museum Jena, the Schott Glasmuseum and the Museum 1806.
Best Time to Visit
Book one of Jena, Germany hotels during the month of June and August in advance to get better hotel rates during the peak season for tourism in the area. The Hip Hop Winter Festival and the Truvohm Brigade-Fest are two of the best events you can enjoy during the months of April and March.
What to Do & Area Attractions
The Zeiss Planetarium, also known as the Planetarium Jena is one of the oldest planetarium that is still operating in the world. It has been serving as the region's main access to the sky since July 1926. This planetarium is a projection planetarium where the planets and the fixed stars are projected inside the white cupola of the structure's inner surface.
Close to the planetarium is the Fair Resort, one of the most highly-rated hotels available in the area. The train station is also within a few minutes walk away from the hotel. A 4-star hotel perfect for those who prefer luxurious accommodations is what MAXX Hotel Jena offers. This is one of the vintage-inspired properties located in the region.