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Napoleonstein

Napoleonstein is a fort in Jena, Thuringia.

Napoleonstein: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this fort: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Napoleonstein

Season: October to February; carry water in summer.

Busiest days: Weekends, public holidays, Sankranti and Dasara breaks.

Crowd: Heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning.

Typical week: Mon busy · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri busy · Sat packed · Sun packed.

How to reach Napoleonstein — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 50.94510, 11.57143. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Napoleonstein

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    Frequently asked

    Is Napoleonstein open today?

    No visitor has reported the opening status for Napoleonstein yet. Typical pattern: heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning. Busiest: Weekends, public holidays, Sankranti and Dasara breaks.

    What is the best time to visit Napoleonstein?

    October to February; carry water in summer. Heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning.

    What are the places to visit near Napoleonstein?

    Nearby: Die Deutschen Blinker (fort, 1 km), Kirche Closewitz (church, 2 km), Friedenskirche (church, 2 km), Zeiss-Planetarium (fort, 2 km), Botanical Garden (sanctuary, 2 km), Johannistor (attraction, 2 km).

    Is Napoleonstein worth visiting?

    Napoleonstein is listed as a must-see fort in Thuringia on Spotwander.