Welcome to the travel and accommodation page. The workshop will take place in the main seminar room on the ground floor of the Theoretical Physics Institute (TPI), Jena. The address is HS1 Abbeanum Fröbelstieg 1, 07743 Jena.
Train connections to Jena
Jena is well-connected by trains to and from major cities like Frankfurt and Berlin. The main train stations are Jena West and Jena Paradies.
It takes about 3-4 hours from Frankfurt airport to Jena by train. It also takes about 2.5-3.5 hours from Berlin Hauptbanhhof to Jena city. For detailed schedules to book train tickets, please visit the Deutsche Bahn website here.
In the unlikely event that a Deutsche Bahn connecting train is missed, please know that you may take any other train - even without a ticket - in the direction of your final destination.
Accommodation options
There are several hotels at the city centre in walking distance to the venue of the workshop. Here are some recommendations:
- Hotel ibis Jena City: Closed in September
- B&B Hotel Jena: About 12-minute walk to TPI
- AirBnB options are also available
Getting around Jena
The local transportation system is quite good. There are several buses and trams that connects the city center to other main stops. A ticket can be purchased at the ticketing machines of the main stations, or alternatively inside the bus/train during the trip.
Jena is a relatively small city, so walking is always a good option. The city center is in walking distance from the workshop venue. You are sure to find good restaurant options in the area, e.g. at the Wagnergasse street or in the market plaza.
For recreational activities, it is a good idea to take a look at the main park in the city, Paradies. If you would like to go for a walk, you can go up from the venue to Landgrafen, where you can enjoy a beautiful view over the city.
The JenTower is the only tall building in the city. As long as it is in view, none who wanders is lost.
