Badminton-bats on the gras

Free time

Cinema, pubs, Kulturarena, kayaking – Jena offers a whole range of leisure activities.
Badminton-bats on the gras
Image: Christoph Worsch (University of Jena)

Discover the free time activity which fits you the best

A »student life« is rarely spent just in the lecture halls, seminars, or at the library. The university city of Jena offers a multifaceted range of activities – whether sports, pub crawling, activities in nature, or those for culture enthusiasts. For insider tips on nightlife, the best spots, and green oases, please visit the Studentenparadies JenaExternal link website.

If you already know a little more about what you want to do in your free time or want to find out more about what the University has to offer, take a look at one of 80 student university groups. Whether as a campus radio editor, singing in the student choir, or taking part in a debating club — you can find almost any leisure activities and social commitment you can think of.

  • For sports enthusiasts

    In the city of optics, sports are a top priority. You can find the ideal balance to your studies and meet new people on the Saale river, in the heights of the Kernberge hills, in Paradies Park, or at one of the countless University sports courses.

    Zumba
    Zumba
    Image: Christoph Worsch (University of Jena)
  • For culture enthusiasts

    Jena also has a rich cultural life, too. One of the highlights among Jena’s festivals is the University’s »Sommerfest« de. At the end of June, the area around the botanical garden de becomes a place to walk and dance, to experience various musicians, and a fascinating laser show.

    An overview of Jena’s art and culture scene can be found hereExternal link.

    Feuerwerk zum Sommerfest
    Feuerwerk zum Sommerfest
    Image: Jan-Peter Kasper (University of Jena)
  • For lovers of the outdoors

    It is not just about culture. Jena’s scenery and surroundings have a lot to offer. You can relax in Paradies Park after a long day at the university. In summer, it is ideal for jogging and barbecuing—in the middle of Jena. If you like beautiful, but very close trips, you might also visit the Botanical Garden de and Schiller’s Garden House.

    Jena is surrounded by nature. All around there are limestone rocks, perfect for hiking and climbing. A stone’s throw away and you can be in a kayak on the Saale river, standing in the middle of the forest, or on a mountain biking at one of the Jena’s hills.

    Boat trip on the Saale
    Boat trip on the Saale
    Image: Anne Günther (University of Jena)
  • For night revellers

    Jena offers bars, pubs and clubsExternal link throughout the city for night revellers. A good place to go is Wagnergasse with a number of bars, restaurants, and venues. But there are also other places in the city where you can spend the late hours. Why not go take a discovery tour?

    Jentower by night
    Jentower by night
    Image: Anne Günther (University of Jena)
  • For committed individuals

    Being part of the initial support, you can be a mentor for international students and help them, for example, during their enrolment, while opening a bank account, or registering at the University Computer Centre. You will also accompany them to the registration office and student services organization. Mentors of the International Office also help with the time table and provide an insight into student life in Jena.

    International students
    International students
    Image: Daniel Hofmann

Student groups

Information

If you would like to register a new student university group, have questions about the process or would like to report changes for your existing student university group, please contact the Section for Communications and Marketing by e-mail at hochschulkommunikation@uni-jena.de.

Central Student Advisory Service

Office hours:
We offer consultations in person, by telephone, and via Zoom. You can make an appointment by calling us on +49 3641 9-411111 (Mondays to Fridays from 9:00 to 11:00) or outside these office hours on +49 3641 9-411200. You can also use our remote help desk.

Consultation hours:
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays (9:00 to 12:20), Tuesdays (14:00 to 18:00), and Wednesdays and Thursdays (14:00 to 16:00).

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