Jena, June 20, 2026. Tomorrow, Sunday, June 21, the Tag der offenen Gärten in Jena invites you to take a look behind otherwise closed gates. A total of 18 private and public garden facilities will open for interested visitors.
- Event: Tag der offenen Gärten in Jena
- When: Sunday, June 21, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Admission & Overview: Maps are available at the two starting points
- Central Starting Points:
- Schillergarten of the FSU (Schillergässchen 2)
- Volksgarten „Paradieschen“ in the Saaleaue
Two Starting Points for Orientation
Those wishing to explore the green diversity of the City of Light should begin at one of the two central starting points. At both the Schillergarten of the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität at Schillergässchen 2 and the Volksgarten „Paradieschen“ in the Saaleaue, visitors can obtain complete overview maps of all participating properties. Of the 18 open facilities, five gardens are presenting themselves to the public for the first time this year, offering new inspiration for nature and garden enthusiasts.
Travel Options to the „Paradieschen“
The „Paradieschen“ is located in the Saaleaue, directly south of the Gärtnerei Boock. The following options are recommended for arrival:
- By bicycle: The site is easily accessible via the Saale cycle paths.
- On foot: Beautiful walking paths lead directly along the Saale to the garden.
- By car: Parking is available in Lobeda-Altstadt. From there, the „Paradieschen“ is reachable within a few minutes’ walk.
🎭 Culture & City Life: The Tradition of Open Gardens
The Tag der offenen Gärten is an integral part of summer cultural life in Jena. It promotes exchange between citizens and makes hidden green oases within the city area accessible. In particular, the historic Schillergarten combines university history with Baroque garden culture, while newer projects like the „Paradieschen“ demonstrate how modern, nature-oriented community gardens enrich urban life in the Jenaer Saaleauen.
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Tag der offenen Gärten in Jena
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