Jen Tower

Jen Tower

Jen Tower is a skyscraper located in the city of Jena, Germany. Due to its cylindrical shape, it is also affectionately called the "gingerbread roll." It is a landmark of Jena, the tallest building in former East Germany, and the ninth tallest skyscraper in Germany.

This iconic building in the city center was designed by the renowned former East German architect Hermann Henselmann. Originally constructed as a research building for the Jena-based Carl Zeiss company, it features a cylindrical architectural style inspired by the shape of an eyepiece and is painted in an all-sky blue color. The skyscraper was built between 1969 and 1972, stands 128 meters tall, and has a diameter of 33 meters. It later came under the use of the University of Jena. In 1999, the building was sold to an investor and underwent a comprehensive renovation in 2001, during which two additional floors and a Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS) antenna were added.

After the renovation, Jen Tower reached a height of 159 meters. Its ground floor also houses a shopping mall, while its 28th and 29th floors were transformed into restaurants, where visitors can enjoy meals while taking in panoramic views of the city, the tower, the square, and the majestic limestone slopes of Jena.

Jen Tower

Must-visit reason: The tallest skyscraper in former East Germany

Continent: Europe【Europe】

Country/Region: Germany[Germany]

Province/State: Thuringia [Thuringia]

City: Jena [Jena]