Welcome to your complete guide to the Christmas season in Jena. This practical guide provides you with a comprehensive overview of all festive events and activities in our university city.
In the historic city center around the Market Square and Johannisstrasse, traditional Christmas markets await you with Thuringian specialties and handcrafted artworks. From the medieval City Church of St. Michael to the Powder Tower, festively decorated stalls line the streets, while the Holzmarkt and Eichplatz enhance the city's Christmas atmosphere with their seasonal attractions.
Happy Holidays!
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Christmas Dinner at Hotel & Restaurant Schwarzer Bär Jena (Jena) • 0.1 miles
Traditional roast goose dinner with classic sides
Christmas Brunch at Dorint Hotel Esplanade Jena (Jena) • 0.4 miles
Festive Sunday brunches and immersive crime dinner experiences.
Jena Christmas Market (Jena) • 2.6 miles
Historic market square with Christmas pyramid and daily tower music.
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