Jena, Germany

So, in mid-Sept I went to Jena, Germany. What a gorgeous little town. It is a couple hours south of Berlin. We traveled by train to there and it was not too bad, on the way back we took a bus. This was cheaper and direct, and travel time was similar so I would probably take the bus again if I were headed to this town again. This town does have a university and it has the feel of a university town.

I did receive a semi-culture shock as I am not used to carrying cash or at least not much. Many places in this part of Germany did not accept cards, only cash. This included sit-down restaurants. We stayed at this hotel called- Gasthof Zur Schweiz. Which was extremely cosy and inviting. They also had a breakfast buffet that was included into the cost. Well worth it, I think. It was also in walking distance to the old city and wall.

A little bit of quintessential Germany

A view of the same street, where you can see a little of the original city wall, a bit of the German facades and the modern building with 28 floors.

A set of views of Jena from the highest tower (27th floor)

Part of the old city wall

A tower original city wall

A gnome fountain

Beautiful German facade

I did want to show this castle we saw on the train ride to Jena from Berlin. It now houses a burger restaurant. Talk about some views when you're biting into your burger and fries.