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Surrounded by nature

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Like an urban nest in a world of green…

…is the perfect way to describe a bird’s-eye view of Jena. From down in the valley, its proximity to nature is also impossible to miss, with green landscapes surrounding the city whichever way you look. The once barren, rocky limestone slopes on either side of Jena are now home to luscious forests, while thriving allotments and even vineyards provide a green backdrop for the buildings around them. At the heart of the city, the Saale river winds its way through the urban landscape, flowing past the Paradiespark with its collection of old trees and extensive fields and meadows. The various tributary valleys are home to villages that have been developed or incorporated into Jena, allowing the city to extend deep into its green outskirts in the present day.