Podcast Tour Expectations Exceed The Jena Glass Revolution

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Duration2h 15m
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LanguagesGerman, English
Group sizeUp to 99 travelers

Overview

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

  • Exciting audio output in podcast style with experts and locals
  • Interactive guide in the app for questions about history and surroundings
  • Verified facts incorporated into an exciting story
  • Point-to-point navigation between stops

What to expect

  1. Schott Villa
    10m
    The elegant former residence of Otto Schott, where the chemical formula for heat-resistant borosilicate glass was perfected.
  2. 10m
    The huge industrial complex where borosilicate glass was scaled up from lab experiments to global mass production.
  3. 10m
    A monumental public building, financed by the wealth from glass production, that should provide education, culture, and hygiene for the working class.
  4. Ernst-Abbe-Denkmal
    10m
    A monument to Ernst Abbe, the mathematician, whose theoretical work made the perfection of Jena glass possible.
  5. Deutsches Optisches Museum
    10m
    A museum that displays the optical instruments that first used the flawless clarity of Jena glass and thus revolutionized global science.
  6. Stadtmuseum Jena
    10m
    Home of the iconic Wagenfeld tea service, illustrating how Bauhaus design and Jena glass changed domestic life.
  7. 10m
    A historic local cafe where the sensual experience of drinking from glass brings the themes of the tour into the present.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

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.

End point

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.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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