Participation

Jena - University Setting in Central Jena

BioMAT 2027 takes place at the Rosensäle of the Friedrich Schiller University in Jena, Fürstengraben 27, 07743 Jena. The venue sits in the historical university quarter, close to the city centre, public transport and the Botanical Garden.

Rosensäle at Friedrich Schiller University JenaPhoto: Andreas Praefcke, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Symposium venue

Universität Jena, Rosensäle

Fürstengraben 27, 07743 Jena. The Rosensäle are located in the historical university area near the city centre and within walking distance of Jena West and Jena Paradies stations.

Friedrich Schiller University Jena
Rosensäle
Fürstengraben 27
07743 Jena
Getting there

How to reach the Rosensäle

The Rosensäle are in central Jena. Participants arriving by train should check whether their connection serves Jena West, Jena Paradies or Jena-Göschwitz. From Jena West and Jena Paradies, the venue is usually reached on foot or by short local transfer.

By train

Connections via Erfurt and Weimar usually arrive at Jena West; connections via Halle, Leipzig or Naumburg usually arrive at Jena Paradies. Both stations are close to the city centre.

By plane

Leipzig/Halle and Frankfurt are practical options for international arrivals with onward travel by train. Check the full airport-to-Jena connection before booking.

By car

Jena is reached via the A4; from the A9, change to the A4 at Hermsdorfer Kreuz. Public parking near the city centre is recommended.

In Jena

The Rosensäle are located at Fürstengraben 27. Many central hotels, the university main building and public transport stops are within walking distance.

Accommodation

Accommodation in Jena

Jena offers hotels and guest accommodation in the city centre and near both central stations. Book early around 12 - 13 May 2027 and check walking distance or tram connections to Fürstengraben 27.

Partner

HRS

Hotels filtered for the symposium dates and Jena city centre.

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Booking.com

Broader hotel and apartment selection with the symposium dates pre-filled.

Discover

A few hours in Jena

Travelling for a symposium is a chance to see the city, too. These highlights are worth a detour before or after the program.

Botanical Garden Jena UNESCO

Botanical Garden Jena

A short walk from the Rosensäle and one of the oldest botanical gardens in Germany.

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Zeiss Planetarium Jena Since 1955

Zeiss Planetarium

A landmark of Jena’s optics culture and a useful evening option close to the centre.

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JenTower in Jena Brothers Grimm

JenTower

Observation point above the city centre with views over the Saale valley and university quarter.

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BioMAT 2027
12 - 13 May 2027 | BioMAT 2027 in Jena & online