Places to visit near

Jena

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

50.9288° N, 11.5899° EPop. 104,712

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Within 30 km177 places
Within 50 km287
Must-see287
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Jena

5 stops, one loop, back by 11:59 am

39 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Jena
  2. Dreifaltigkeitskirchechurch · 30 min
  3. Dorfkirche Coppanzchurch · 30 min
  4. Kirche Closewitzchurch · 30 min
  5. Sankt Martinchurch · 30 min
  6. Luftschiffviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Jena
Today’s loopJenaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people 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.

What is a good one-day trip from Jena?

Start in Jena, visit Dreifaltigkeitskirche, then Dorfkirche Coppanz, then Kirche Closewitz, then Sankt Martin, then Luftschiff, and drive back — about 39 km by road in all.