Jena district, Thuringia, Germany

Places to visit near Jena

Jena is a city in Jena district, Thuringia, Germany, home to about 104,712 people. Within 50 km by road there are 287 places to visit — 177 churches, 66 forts & heritage, 13 museums and 11 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Hinter Der Kirche (1 km), Burschenschaftsdenkmal (1 km) and Stadtmuseum "Göhre" (1 km).

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Jena, Thuringia
Jena, Jena district, Thuringia, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Jena at a glance

Location
Jena district, Thuringia, Germany
Population
about 104,712
Coordinates
50.9288° N, 11.5899° E
Places within 50 km
287 (287 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Jena

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Jena: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Jena

177 churches within 100 km of Jena. The closest is St. Michael (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Jena

66 forts & heritage within 100 km of Jena. The closest is Hinter Der Kirche (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Jena

13 museums within 100 km of Jena. The closest is Stadtmuseum "Göhre" (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Jena

11 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Jena. The closest is Burg Greifenberg (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Burg Greifenberg · viewpoint · Jena · ~2 km · Must-see
  • Fuchsturm · viewpoint · Jena · ~3 km · Must-see
  • Jenzig · viewpoint · Jena · ~4 km · Must-see
  • Mönchsberg · viewpoint · Jena · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Luftschiff · viewpoint · Saale-Holzland-Kreis · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Dohlenstein · viewpoint · Saale-Holzland-Kreis · ~17 km · Must-see

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Parks near Jena

7 parks within 100 km of Jena. The closest is Paradies (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Jena

4 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Jena. The closest is Botanical Garden (1 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

  • Botanical Garden · sanctuary · Jena · ~1 km · Must-see
  • Leutratal Und Cospoth · sanctuary · Saale-Holzland-Kreis · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Hohe Lehde · sanctuary · Saale-Holzland-Kreis · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Goseck · sanctuary · Saale-Holzland-Kreis · ~44 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Jena

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 5 km on the road.

  1. Start in Jena
  2. 1 km Hanfried · heritage site, Jena
  3. 1 km Stadtmuseum "Göhre" · museum, Jena
  4. 1 km St. Michael · church, Jena
  5. 1 km Hinter Der Kirche · heritage site, Jena
  6. 1 km Burschenschaftsdenkmal · heritage site, Jena
  7. 0 km Back to Jena

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From travellers near Jena

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How to reach Jena

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    Within 15 km of Jena

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Jena by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches177177St. Michael (1 km)
    Forts & heritage6666Hinter Der Kirche (1 km)
    Museums1313Stadtmuseum "Göhre" (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1111Burg Greifenberg (2 km)
    Parks77Paradies (1 km)
    Other attractions55Johannistor (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens44Botanical Garden (1 km)
    Caves44Kniegrotte (34 km)

    Jena: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Jena?

    Hinter Der Kirche (heritage site, about 1 km), Burschenschaftsdenkmal (heritage site, about 1 km), Stadtmuseum "Göhre" (museum, about 1 km), St. Michael (church, about 1 km), Hanfried (heritage site, about 1 km), Zeiss-Planetarium (heritage site, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Jena?

    287 places on Spotwander: 177 churches, 66 forts & heritage, 13 museums, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 parks.

    Which is the nearest church to Jena?

    St. Michael, about 1 km by road; Friedenskirche (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Jena?

    Hinter Der Kirche, about 1 km by road; Burschenschaftsdenkmal (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Jena?

    Stadtmuseum "Göhre", about 1 km by road; Schillers Gartenhaus (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Jena?

    Start in Jena, visit Hanfried, then Stadtmuseum "Göhre", then St. Michael, then Hinter Der Kirche, then Burschenschaftsdenkmal, and drive back — about 5 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Jena?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Jena

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Jena’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Jena on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.