Guided Tours & Pau Hana, September 8 2026
Guided Tour Botanical GardenDate: 8 September 2026 Duration: approx. 1 hour guided tour (afterwards, individual further visit of the garden is possible) The Botanical Garden in Jena is the second oldest botanical gardens in Germany and a vibrant place of scientific research and public discovery. It belongs to the Friedrich Schiller University Jena and serves both as a living research facility and an inspiring green oasis in the heart of the city. Across its diverse outdoor areas and glasshouses, it showcases thousands of plant species from around the world, illustrating the richness and adaptability of global plant life. The garden plays an important role in teaching, conservation, and botanical research, while also offering a peaceful space for exploration and learning. A visit provides a unique opportunity to experience plant diversity up close, from rare species to fascinating ecological habitats. |
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Guided Tour Herbarium Haussknecht
Date: 8 September 2026
Time: Session 1: 04:45 PM – approx. 1 hour (15 participants)
Time: Session 2: 05:15 PM – approx. 1 hour (15 participants)
The Herbarium Haussknecht in Jena is one of the most significant botanical collections in Europe, housing around 3.5 million plant specimens from all over the world. It was founded in 1896 by the botanist Carl Haussknecht as a pioneering private collection that was already open to scientific use and public interest. Today, the herbarium is part of the Institute for Systematic Botany at the Friedrich Schiller University Jena and continues to be a major center for botanical research. Its collections have grown continuously over more than a century and include important historical herbaria and a rich specialist library.
A visit offers a rare glimpse into a living archive of global plant diversity and centuries of botanical discovery.
Pau Hana
Date: Tuesday, 8 September 2026
Time: from 04:45 PM until open end
Location: Botanical Garden
The Pau Hana will take place in the Botanical Garden and offers an informal opportunity to relax and connect with fellow participants of the iDiv Community at the end of the first conference day. Drinks will be available for purchase. In addition, a selection of light snacks will be provided, so you can relax and enjoy the atmosphere, before heading to your dinner plans or back home.