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Updated • updatedAug 20, 2025
Updated • updatedAug 20, 2025
Jena in 1 day
If you only have 1 day to spend in Jena, we’ve narrowed down the top places you should check out to get the best experience of your time here.
Jena combines a rich intellectual history with a relaxed small-city atmosphere along the Saale River. The city is known for its centuries-old Friedrich Schiller University, connections to Goethe and German Romanticism, and its role in optics and precision engineering through Zeiss. Visitors can explore museums and historic observatories, stroll the compact old town, and enjoy panoramic views from nearby hills such as the Jenzig and Landgrafen. Easy access to hiking trails, vineyards, and other historic towns in Thuringia makes Jena a convenient base for exploring the region.
With favorites like Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld, GalaxSea Freizeitbad Jena, and Kassablanca Gleis1, we’ll make sure you don’t miss out on all the must sees. We even included some of our favorite food spots around the area, like WOK-Gourmet Nguyen & Le and Restaurant Poseidon Jena-Winzerla so you can get the best taste of Jena while you’re here. To see our full list of food recommendations, check out our best restaurants post. If you're traveling on a budget, you can check out our cheap eats post.
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Day 1
1-day itinerary
With only 1 day to squeeze in as much activities as you can, we strategically grouped the must-sees, GalaxSea Freizeitbad Jena and Kassablanca Gleis1 with surrounding point of interests to make sure you don’t leave Jena without getting the most bang for your time. Combining the average time spent at each location and traveling time in between, it should fill up about 7 hours of your day.
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•Hafiz M — Google reviewDexter F — Google reviewPooria K — Google reviewMonalisa M — Google reviewElizabeth S — Google reviewChristian F — Google reviewJohannes — Google review
GalaxSea Freizeitbad Jena
4.3
(4006)
3.4
(20)
Water park
Fun & Games
Sauna
Sports Complexes
Nestled in Jena, the GalaxSea Freizeitbad is a fantastic indoor and outdoor swimming complex that promises a day of fun for everyone. With its impressive wave pool, thrilling waterslides, and dedicated kids' area, it’s an ideal destination for families looking to splash around. The facility boasts not only pools but also serene saunas set amidst lush greenery, providing a perfect escape after some energetic swimming.
Great for all ages: This pool has something for everyone, from young children to older adults.
Clean and refreshing: The pool is very clean and well-maintained.
Highly recommend: I highly recommend this pool to anyone looking for a fun and refreshing place to swim.
Dr. S — Google review
The bad is moderately large in area with a dedicated swimming pool along with puddle pools for children and toddlers. Two slides are there to add to the fun plus an outdoor bathing area. The major downside is in terms of time-keeping; they charge you an additional full amount even if you are 5-10 mins above the booked time. In many other swimming pools, the additional time is charged in terms of small intervals, which makes more sense.
Great pool, all year round, hot or cold. Lots of activités for everyone, of all ages, fun slides, interesting pools with waves 🌊 every now and then. Hope you enjoy 😉!
I would highly recommend this pool to anyone looking for a fun and relaxing way to spend time with friends. Whether you're a serious swimmer or just looking to have fun, this pool has something for everyone. With its clean facilities, helpful staff, and inviting atmosphere, it's sure to become a favorite destination for anyone in the area.
Good it is mostly open all days. Public holidays and weekends. Though timing differs. It is very clean and well maintained all throughout year. It has food, spa and sauna options too. In the big pool you can dive from 3 different heights. One pool has occasionally waves. 2 jacuzzi options also. More like a water park but still can be used daily for your swimming practice. It is located close to tram stop.
Fun! Fun! Fun! Anyday. It can be crowded in the after work hours though..I'd recommend a morning or early afternoon visit.
clean & friendly but long queue on first opening hours of the day (only one cash desk)
after reconstruction toilets and shower rooms are very clean and friendly, this area could only need something against smell of urine.
Quick meals on crowded days (2* for staff) extra seats available but there could be more space to put them also in bathing area. Sunbeds often blocked by towels of people.
Clean with very friendly service and good food!
Rudolstädter Str. 37, 07745 Jena, Germany•
6 min · 2 mi
2Be P — Google reviewMamaCee — Google reviewMatthias K — Google reviewOsama K — Google reviewYves P — Google reviewFelicious G — Google reviewThomas B — Google review
Kassablanca Gleis1
4.5
(850)
Event venue
Concert hall
Dance club
Kassablanca Gleis1 is a must-visit destination for anyone looking to experience the vibrant nightlife of Jena. Nestled in an old industrial building near Westbahnhof, this alternative club stands out as one of the best party spots in town. With its unique ambiance and excellent sound engineering, Kassablanca offers a welcoming atmosphere where friendly staff ensure you have a great time. The music varies depending on the event, making each visit feel fresh and exciting.
The best disco in Jena . I am studying in Jena and I explore here after 2 years . I would highly recommend here
Yosuf V — Google review
Since 30 5 best place in town for enjoying a nice atmosphere , nice musik/concert/Partys
The artistic environment is very nice in the day. Unfortunately the day I went clubbing really sucked because the dj wasn’t playing anything nice and the floor was so empty they stopped and said it’s over at 2:20 am. Also the way to the entrance is a bit complicated and this isn’t specified on the flyers! If you follow google maps, you won’t be allowed in using that way as you have to take another long way up to get to the entrance.
Probably the best party location of Jena. The only one which you might even know outside of the region. It's an old industrial building and an alternative club. The door team is fair, I never had troubles to enter. Reasonable prices for the drinks, music various depending on the occasion. Often sold out, so come sooner than later.
I attended a concert. I liked the atmosphere, and the dance floor. The drinks are not too expensive.
The club was kind of hidden but if you literally walk through Jena west Gleis 1 you would reach it. Only the fence would separate you.
Authentic club, good atmosphere, good size
This venue is a very particular place and it's always been a blast 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻!
Great sound engineering, amazing staff, motivated, joyfully working, friendly, polite and very reliable service.
Like said, this place got it's attitude and it's definitely worth visiting 👍🏻
Best venue I played in Germany!! Sweet considerat people , good food, snacks till really late at night, great crowd, great promo, awesome backstage❤️❤️❤️❤️
Big luv Brique✌🏻💋
Felsenkellerstraße 13 A, 07745 Jena, Germany•
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13 min · 0.64 mi
3•Amir N — Google reviewÖzge C — Google reviewJosef H — Google reviewDarren D — Google reviewJeetendra G — Google reviewAxl B — Google reviewPiotr — Google review
Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld
4.2
(2030)
3.5
(26)
Stadium
An incredible stadium and investment in the city and club with ambitions to move up in the league and the world. I was lucky enough to be given a tour of the place and can't wait to see a game there soon.
Matthew R — Google review
Great traditional club, with good family vibes.
Safe, fun experience
Beer costs 3.5€ (you can get Pils, Keller, Schwarz or Radler)
Bratwurst 4€
If you are at the family section where is directly next to standing section you nearly see anything!!! they made huge glass and big metal poles as separation of 2 section. If you manage to see anything from metal poles this time glass walls are reflecting!!! Fans and atmosphere are amazing!!!! But its a shame after paying 20 euro ticket all you can see is metal poles and your own reflection:((
Amazing and friendly fans. And kind and helpful stadium staff. Very good experience at match Jena vs Altglienicke. Only can recommend. Josef from Czech Republic.
Newly refurbished, the stadium is bright and clean. Good clean lines to see all the action.
A place for canoeing, paddling, swimming and other team sports. Changing rooms and lockers are available. The entry is free.
Good football
Top!
Roland-Ducke-Weg 1, 07745 Jena, Germany•
3 min · 0.18 mi
4•S M — Google reviewStrigoii_mortii — Google reviewRUPALI S — Google reviewJimmy — Google reviewHarsh — Google reviewUn V — Google reviewHaitse W — Google review
Südbad Jena
4.3
(673)
3.7
(9)
Outdoor bath
Fun & Games
Playgrounds
Beaches
Bodies of Water
Südbad Jena is a delightful oasis nestled close to the city center, offering a spacious grassy area perfect for relaxation and outdoor activities. With its inviting swimming pond featuring crystal-clear water, families can enjoy a day of fun without breaking the bank due to its low entry fee. The site boasts playgrounds for children, including small pools, making it an ideal spot for family outings or picnics.
Sehr schönes ort und sehr ruhig!
Very peaceful and beautiful place to spend time with family. If you want to have picnic and don't want to travel out of City then you can simply visit südbad. It's worth it!
Bhavin S — Google review
can be very crowded, on the beach, in the water, and on the greens.
a good place for families, and children – the playgrounds appear to be in good shape –but not so much for relaxation.
there is a constant buzz, commotion, and little space. changing rooms are at some distance, near the entrance.
Very nice and large grassy area with swimming pond (with fine water), playgrounds for kids (including small pools), showers. Great option for outside activities very close to the city center. The entry fee is very low and for that you can enjoy all day long. Even though the area is usually not overcrowded, so even games like frisbee can be played easily.
A nice place for a day long gateaway. Has place to sit and eat as well. But the water can be cleaner.
Go there just for the sun. Water is so dirty in that wee little pond, that you might catch a skin cancel just by looking at it.
But with a book and a sunny day, you might enjoy your time there.
Nice place and there's plenty of options for sports and all.. One can play beach volleyball 6 fields, table tennis..
Amazing park. You can walk, ride a bike and sakate. It's a beautiful forest!!!
Sadly a bit limited by the lifeguards. You can't swim the whole lake.
WH6J+M9, Schleichersee, 07745 Jena, Germany•
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Where to eat
When you need a food break from visiting all the attractions today, these fan favorite restaurants are about a 7-minute walk away from Kassablanca Gleis1.
WOK-Gourmet Nguyen & Le
4.4
(297)
4.2
(6)
Temporarily Closed
cheap
Asian restaurant
Bar & grill
WOK-Gourmet Nguyen & Le in Jena invites you on a delightful culinary adventure through the vibrant world of Asian cuisine. This spacious and beautifully decorated restaurant offers an impressive selection of healthy and vegetarian dishes, ensuring there's something for everyone—whether you're craving exotic flavors or classic favorites. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, perfect for enjoying a meal with friends or family.
Great food Asian food which is reasonably priced. Better than the other Asian restaurants around. Good service. The location is quite good, near to train station which is quite helpful in case of take away while back home from work.
Geeta S — Google review
it is a nice place to eat different asian dishes. It seems to me that they even belong more to a Vietnamese style.
The restaurant is very well decorated, and it is very spacious inside.
The food is delicious, I highly recommend the duck, although to be honest the previous ones seem a bit high to me.
Communicating with the workers was somewhat complicated, since they did not speak English.
Unfortunately taste was not there in the noodles I ordered. Feel a little bad for the old chef who was working there. Maybe they need young blood
I've ordered here twice and each time the food was bland, just somewhat edible. There's more affordable restaurants for better quality food.
So yummm!! Very good price and very tasty food! And great guys with good service and opening hours! Gotta come again!! 😍
Great for well priced general Asian food. Better than all the other places I've tried like it.
As any other Asian restaurant. Good food and affordable price.
Great food, partially self-made with creamy c
Curry sauces!
Westbahnhofstraße 6a, 07745 Jena, Germany•
Restaurant Poseidon Jena-Winzerla
4.5
(570)
4.2
(56)
affordable
Greek restaurant
Located in the historic city of Jena, Restaurant Poseidon offers an authentic Greek atmosphere with its Hellenic columns, busts, and grapevines. The menu features a variety of Greek specialties such as gyros and grilled seafood, as well as Mediterranean and European dishes. Guests can also enjoy a diverse selection of cocktails and healthy options. With its delicious food, friendly service, and inviting ambiance, Poseidon provides an exceptional dining experience that comes highly recommended by many patrons.
The combination of delicious food, impeccable service, and inviting ambiance made for an unforgettable evening. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for an exceptional dining experience.
Chunhui Z — Google review
We went here yesterday. The food is okay. I don't want to say bad, it's just okay! Not something unique. Had Greek noodles, not so interesting. There are many different ways to make it agree, but it should have some good taste right.!? I could only feel salt and cheese, I felt the side dish salad is better than the food.
Very friendly service. Very quick and very good take. Also the price is really good. Great seats, nice restaurant (optically). Would highly recommend 👌
Cheap and tasty, Uzo for free :-)
Best Greek food I've had in Germany in the last 3 years. The spanikopitas remind me of how my grandma used to make them.
I will come back!
(Translated by Google) You'll immediately feel a warm, family-like welcome here, and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming. The food is delicious and the prices are really reasonable. The Axia red wine is fantastic! Everything else is fantastic too—be sure to try the flambéed Metaxa!
(Original)
Hier wird man sofort familiär begrüßt und es ist eine herzliche Atmosphäre. Essen schmeckt sehr gut für wirklich kleine Preise. Klasse Rotwein Axia! Auch alles „Drumherum“ ist toll - unbedingt flambierten Metaxa probieren!!!
(Translated by Google) My favorite Greek restaurant in Jena for years! The meat dishes are wonderfully seasoned and the meat is always juicy - a poem! The waiters welcome each guest with ouzu and singing. I don't always feel comfortable here! Thank you.
(Original)
Seit Jahren mein Lieblingsgrieche in Jena! Die Fleischgerichte sind wunderbar gewürzt und das Fleisch immer saftig - ein Gedicht! Die Kellner begrüßen jeden Gast mit Ouzu und Gesang. Ich fühle nich hier immer Wohl! Vielen Dank.
Columbus Center, Friedrich-Zucker-Straße 1, 07745 Jena, Germany•
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