Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Jena March 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Jena Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Jena.dx5286)[Hotels in Jena](https://expedia.co.uk/Jena-Hotels.d5286.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Jena](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Jena.d5286.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Jena Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Jena.d5286.Car-Hire-Guide)[Jena Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Jena.d5286.Holidays-City-Breaks) # What to do in Jena ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Jena Types of activities [Jena travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Jena.dx5286) ![Jen-Tower which includes landscape views, a city and tranquil scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621562259844/97d9402f-7e77-4199-b904-3d1f46a91157.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Botanischer Garten showing a garden, a pond and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621533168641/b7a44784-6a3f-412d-abe1-a101080ffa7c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Jena which includes heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5286/7321c8f6-20ef-42a8-b2a2-1884981d3392.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Jena which includes a square or plaza and a statue or sculpture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5286/10b291d3-6ae3-4ca7-a759-4b1fadd29d68.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Botanischer Garten showing a park and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621533168641/bd7d378f-53c7-42ab-8dc5-e2f2338c4a82.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Jena Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Jena has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Jena, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to Jena with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Places of interest in Jena Jena is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Jena, and make it a breeze to explore Jena and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Jena to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit to Jena, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? 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[Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ## Recommended things to do in Jena | Number of things to do | 21 | | ------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Weimar: Old Town Guided Walking Tour](/things-to-do/weimar-old-town-guided-walking-tour.a48721407.activity-details): £9 | | Top 5 things to do | [Weimar: Old Town Guided Walking Tour](/things-to-do/weimar-old-town-guided-walking-tour.a48721407.activity-details)[Weimar: On the road with the Weimar Night Watchman](/things-to-do/weimar-on-the-road-with-the-weimar-night-watchman.a52037899.activity-details)[Weimar: DunkelWeimar, true crime citytour and game](/things-to-do/weimar-dunkelweimar-true-crime-citytour-and-game.a51845473.activity-details)[Weimar: Old Town Tour of Classical Weimar](/things-to-do/weimar-old-town-tour-of-classical-weimar.a52031541.activity-details)[Weimar: "No Hunger Games" - funny duels, stations and games with food](/things-to-do/weimar-no-hunger-games-funny-duels-stations-and-games-with-food.a52084162.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Weimar: Old Town Guided Walking Tour](/things-to-do/weimar-old-town-guided-walking-tour.a48721407.activity-details)[Weimar: On the road with the Weimar Night Watchman](/things-to-do/weimar-on-the-road-with-the-weimar-night-watchman.a52037899.activity-details)[Weimar: DunkelWeimar, true crime citytour and game](/things-to-do/weimar-dunkelweimar-true-crime-citytour-and-game.a51845473.activity-details)[Weimar: Old Town Tour of Classical Weimar](/things-to-do/weimar-old-town-tour-of-classical-weimar.a52031541.activity-details)[Weimar: "No Hunger Games" - funny duels, stations and games with food](/things-to-do/weimar-no-hunger-games-funny-duels-stations-and-games-with-food.a52084162.activity-details) | | With kids | [Weimar: Old Town Guided Walking Tour](/things-to-do/weimar-old-town-guided-walking-tour.a48721407.activity-details)[Weimar: On the road with the Weimar Night Watchman](/things-to-do/weimar-on-the-road-with-the-weimar-night-watchman.a52037899.activity-details)[Weimar: "No Hunger Games" - funny duels, stations and games with food](/things-to-do/weimar-no-hunger-games-funny-duels-stations-and-games-with-food.a52084162.activity-details)[Weimar: Painting Time - Paint master forgeries, relax, enjoy dinner](/things-to-do/weimar-painting-time-paint-master-forgeries-relax-enjoy-dinner.a51917380.activity-details)[Weimar: The Wisdom of Life, puzzle game with dinner at a restaurant](/things-to-do/weimar-the-wisdom-of-life-puzzle-game-with-dinner-at-a-restaurant.a51980272.activity-details) | ## What to do in Jena --- ### Popular places to visit ![Jen-Tower which includes landscape views, a city and tranquil scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621562259844/97d9402f-7e77-4199-b904-3d1f46a91157.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### JenTower 5/5(3 reviews) Get exceptional views of Jena and the surrounding hills from the top of this distinctive socialist-era skyscraper in the heart of the city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/JenTower-Jena.d553248621562259844.Attraction) ![Zeiss Planetarium featuring a park and a statue or sculpture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6171251/1bea6195-ae14-450c-8230-cde9f44eed7c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Zeiss Planetarium 4/5(2 reviews) Be entertained and educated by the music, light and star shows projected inside the dome of this historic and beautiful building in Jena. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Zeiss-Planetarium-Jena.d6171251.Attraction) ![Botanischer Garten which includes a skyscraper and a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621533168641/157ac3fe-08b9-42e7-b25b-349de4d6fa5e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Botanischer Garten Jena Appreciate the sights and smells of this extensive and well-maintained complex that served as romantic inspiration for Goethe’s influential work. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Botanischer-Garten-Jena.d553248621533168641.Attraction) ![Botanischer Garten which includes signage, interior views and a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621533168641/985faa48-422d-4862-a654-84c8842bdf95.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### University of Jena Explore the campus of University of Jena during your trip to Jena. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops. [](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-Jena-Jena.d553248621533168643.Attraction) #### Carl Zeiss Jena Carl Zeiss Jena is just one of the places to see in Lichtenhain, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Carl-Zeiss-Jena-Jena.d553248621563232179.Attraction) #### Schiller's Summer House You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Schiller's Summer House during your travels in Jena-Zentrum. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Schillers-Summer-House-Jena.d553248621532515865.Attraction) #### Historisches Rathaus Jena After visiting Historisches Rathaus Jena, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Jena-Zentrum. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Historisches-Rathaus-Jena-Jena.d553248621533168648.Attraction) #### Goethe Memorial You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Goethe Memorial during your travels in Jena-Zentrum. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Goethe-Memorial-Jena.d553248621563232182.Attraction) #### Theaterhaus Jena You can enjoy a show at Theaterhaus Jena on your trip to Jena-Zentrum. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Theaterhaus-Jena-Jena.d553248621562260247.Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Jena ![St.-Hubertus-Kirche in Oßmaritz](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000444985/bd100cd4-320f-4450-bf1e-dd492de9df5f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Bucha ![Stieleiche Doc.-Nr. 2006-04 Cospeda I](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000756250/6043e365-64a7-4e3a-bad4-1f5674b70a36.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Cospeda ![Jena, Germany](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000738930/3077421f-78fa-4228-8ba8-4e044537ae58.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Neulobeda ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Jena worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Jena? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Jena? ### Is three days enough to stay in Jena? ### Is Jena a walkable city? ### What are some activities to do in Jena with kids? > - [Weimar: Old Town Guided Walking Tour](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/weimar-old-town-guided-walking-tour.a48721407.activity-details) > - [Weimar: On the road with the Weimar Night Watchman](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/weimar-on-the-road-with-the-weimar-night-watchman.a52037899.activity-details) > - [Weimar: "No Hunger Games" - funny duels, stations and games with food](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/weimar-no-hunger-games-funny-duels-stations-and-games-with-food.a52084162.activity-details) > - [Weimar: Painting Time - Paint master forgeries, relax, enjoy dinner](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/weimar-painting-time-paint-master-forgeries-relax-enjoy-dinner.a51917380.activity-details) > - [Weimar: The Wisdom of Life, puzzle game with dinner at a restaurant](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/weimar-the-wisdom-of-life-puzzle-game-with-dinner-at-a-restaurant.a51980272.activity-details) ### What to do in Jena for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Jena? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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