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- German
- English
Discover how the obsession of a restless chemist for invisible materials transformed a quiet university town into an industrial center that revolutionized global science and completely reshaped modern cuisine. This is the story of Jenaer Glas – a narrative about utopian capitalists, Bauhaus visionaries, and the transparent revolution that changed our view of the world.
- 4.8 km self-guided tour with 7 stations over 135 min.
- Ideal for everyone interested in history & memory and art, design & aesthetics
Excitingly told in a podcast style by experts and locals
- Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
From Jena main station with local public transport towards SchottVilla & Glass Museum. From the nearest stop, it is a few minutes' walk to Schott-Villa & Glass Museum, Jena, Germany. Please check the current connection with the local transport association on the day of travel.
From Kaffeehaus Gräfe, walk to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Jena Hauptbahnhof. The starting point is Kaffeehaus Gräfe, Jena, Germany. Please check the current connection on the day of travel.
Itinerary
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1
The elegant former residence of Otto Schott, where the chemical formula for heat-resistant borosilicate glass was perfected.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
The huge industrial complex where borosilicate glass was scaled up from lab experiments to global mass production.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
A monumental public building, financed by the wealth from glass production, that should provide education, culture, and hygiene for the working class.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
A monument to Ernst Abbe, the mathematician, whose theoretical work made the perfection of Jena glass possible.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
A museum that displays the optical instruments that first used the flawless clarity of Jena glass and thus revolutionized global science.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
Home of the iconic Wagenfeld tea service, illustrating how Bauhaus design and Jena glass changed domestic life.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
A historic local cafe where the sensual experience of drinking from glass brings the themes of the tour into the present.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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