The city centre of Jena
Jena by day
Do you need a break from a stressful day at university or just want to enjoy the peace and harmony of nature? Then you came to the right place. In just a few minutes' walk from the city centre of Jena you will find the Paradies Park, which is very popular among students and allows you to meet friends in an idyllic atmosphere, talk to other students or relax from your stressful university life. The Schleichersee, which is a lake close to Paradies Park, ensures that you keep a cool head on hot summer days, even during exams.
You like to combine spending time outside and physical activity? The Saale-Unstrut region includes a variety of different hiking and biking trails, which invites you to discover and experience nature around Jena.
The brightly lit city of Jena at night
Are you looking for some fun? Visit Rosenkeller, F-Haus or Kassablanca Gleis 1 e.V. to enjoy yourself and get to know Jena's students.
Are you interested in Jena's music and cultural scene? The Kulturarena, which takes place annually from July to August, invites you to experience newcomer artists and well-known musicians live!
Jena
Jena has a variety of different residential areas, which allow you to be in the countryside within a few minutes' walk. Furthermore, you can quickly reach the city centre and the university campus with Jena's public transport. The student ID card (Thoska) allows students to travel within Thuringia for free! Click hereExternal link for the public transport timetable.
Are you looking for an affordable apartment in Jena? You can find more information and apply on the website of the Studierendenwerk ThüringenExternal link.
Fun fact: Students make up a quarter of Jena's total population. Therefore, Jena is one of the largest study locations as well as one of the youngest cities in Germany!
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