ISTRY Meeting 2024

The primary goal of the International Society for Tryptophan Research (ISTRY) is to facilitate and foster the exchange of scientific knowledge, experiences and collaborations among scientists interested in the field of tryptophan metabolism and related pathways such as kynurenine.

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Places of Interest

16th Conference of the International Society of Tryptophan Research (ISTRY)

Around Jena

JenTower

  • The highest tower in East Germany (144,5m)
  • Mainly offices, also a hotel and a great restaurant at the very top with a 360° view!
  • The viewing platform is open Mon – Sun 10 am -10 pm
  • Address: Leutragraben 1, 07743 Jena (right in the city centre)

Zeiss-Planetarium Jena

  • Exists since 1924
  • World’s oldest grand-planetarium
  • Variety of shows, different prices, changing program
  • Special hint: evening dinner under the stars (if it’s still available by then)
  • Address: Am Planetarium 5, 07743 Jena

Botanischer Garten Jena (Botanical Garden Jena)

  • Exists since 1586
  • Different houses (succulent house, palm tree house, cold house) and also outside garden
  • Check the website for which flower blossoms in the specific week/month
  • Note: No dogs allowed in the garden
  • Open 10 am – 7 pm, Last entrance 6:30 pm
  • Adult 4,00€
  • Address: Fürstengraben 26, 07743 Jena

Schillers Gartenhaus (Schiller’s Garden House)

  • Schiller moved in in 1797, Goethe-Laboratorium
  • A place for culture and humanities studies
  • Guided tour for venue, presentations, workshops and other events
  • Open Tue – Sun 11 am – 5 pm
  • Adult 3,50€
  • Address: Schillergäßchen 2, 07745 Jena

Stadtkirche Sankt Michael (St. Michael Church)

  • Built in 1380
  • Evangelical Lutheran Parish
  • Situated right in the centre. Convenient location to other attractions such as the old marketplace with Hanfreid statue and the city hall
  • Open Sun & Mon 12 – 5 pm; Tue – Sat 10 am – 5 pm
  • Address: Kirchpl. 1, 07743 Jena

Nearby attraction

Dornbuger Schlösser & Gärten (Dornbuger Castle and Garden)

  • Beautiful castles and gardens
  • Uphill walking but amazing panoramic view
  • Museum is open daily (except Wed) from 10 am – 5 pm
  • Gardens free entrance, castle museum 6,00€
  • 13km from Jena city centre, 16 min car ride
  • Address: Max-Krehan-Straße 5, 07774

Heidecksburg Rudolstadt (Heidecksburg Palace in Rudolstadt)

  • Uphill walking with a view of a really beautiful Rococo castle
  • Rococo en miniature exhibition
  • Beautiful museum with Guided tour available
  • Museum open Tue – Sun 11 am – 5 pm
  • 38km from Jena city centre, 40 min car ride
  • Address: Schloßbezirk 1, 07407 Rudolstadt

Schloss Friedenstein Gotha (Friedenstein Castle in Gotha)

  • Built between 1643-1654 (and never destroyed!)
  • Beautiful huge castle (early baroque)
  • A museum where you can visit the rooms and halls, art and so much more
  • Guided tour available
  • Open Tue – Sun 10 am – 5 pm
  • Fee: 12€, (castle + theater), combi-ticket 16€ (castle + museum)
  • 80km from Jena city centre, 1hr car ride
  • Address: Schlosspl. 1, 99867 Gotha

Around Weimar (consider staying 1-2 days in this city filled with historical sites)

Bauhaus-Museum Weimar

  • Museum for Bauhaus art with oldest collected Bauhaus items
  • There is option for guided tours through the museum
  • Museum is open daily (except Tuesday) 9:30 am – 6 pm
  • fee for adults 10,00€
  • 23km from Jena city centre, 30 min car ride or accessible by train
  • Address: Stéphane-Hessel-Platz 1, 99423 Weimar

Goethe national museum with house (Goethe Nationalmuseum mit Wohnhaus)

  • Learn about the life of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
  • The house is renovated and decorated by Goethes ideas
  • Goethe national museum and house in the same building (ticket valid for both)
  • Audio guides and guided tours available
  • Limited availability due to conservatory reasons
  • Site is open daily (except Monday) 9:30am – 6pm
  • entrance fee 13,00€
  • 23km from Jena city centre, 30 min car ride or accessible by train
  • Address: Frauenplan 1, 99423 Weimar

Guided city tour (Kulturstadt Weimar – Stadtführungen)