Venue

Your Event Location in the Jena Volkshaus - an institution of JenaKultur

Volkshaus Jena
07743 Jena, Germany
www.volkshaus-jena.de
Tel. +49 (0) 3641 49-8000 

Jena’s Volkshaus is an ideal venue for exchanging ideas, and to hold conferences, conventions and corporate events. The main hall has been extensively renovated to restore its former splendour, while other parts of the building have been converted to create a modern convention centre.
 

This venue can easily be reached by public and private transport
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Jena - the place where Ernst Abbe and Carl Zeiss built the core of the science-based optical industry in Europe

Admittedly, Jena remains very much an insider’s tip as an attractive conference venue, even though it has much to offer when it comes to making the most of meetings. Historical buildings, like the beautiful art nouveau Volksbad or the Volkshaus, built in 1903, are sure to create lasting impressions. Venues such as the Zeiss Planetarium and the Imaginata – a world of sensory experiences – provide unique experiences. 

Jena - Close integration of business and science

Jena has always been buzzing with ideas. Here famous companies like ZEISS, Jenoptik and SCHOTT began their success stories. So, Jena is renowned as a centre for optics and photonics research.

Jena’s expertise comprises primarily the fields of optics, photonics and medical technology, as well as in life sciences. The results of light-based research are playing a significant role in addressing key challenges for the future in the fields of healthcare, energy, personal transport, the environment, safety, communications technology and IT.

A tradition of poets and philosophers

But the city of Jena has never been shaped by technology alone, and its numerous cultural activities and events attract a wide range of people. Jena’s intellectual and cultural life has a long and proud tradition. For example, Schiller and Goethe first met in Jena in 1794, and soon became firm friends. A number of science and research institutions were created on Goethe’s suggestion, such as the Botanical Garden, the mineralogical collection and the university library. The interaction between poetry, philosophy, art and the natural sciences gave rise to a new aesthetic that resonates to this day.

Allow yourself a little discovery tour after the conference 

So what is there to do for conference delegates after a hard day’s work? The ideal convention destination should allow you to relax and recharge your batteries after long hours of in-depth discussions. Jena is proud of its lively, dynamic city centre with a friendly student vibe. The city’s event venues are only a stone’s throw from Wagnergasse, Jena’s entertainment district, and the wide expanse of Paradies Park is ideal for relaxing or a spot of jogging. Whether you’re looking for culture, a good restaurant, or a trip into the scenic countryside to round off your day – all of these options and more are easily accessible in Jena.

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