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Immerse yourself in a world of diversity that is barely visible—or not visible at all—to the naked eye! Dyes make symbiotic organisms visible under the microscope, and under a stereomicroscope, you’ll see insects—from large to tiny—in a whole new light.

For over 130 years, ZEISS camera lenses have been impressing users with their unique quality. In collaboration with vivo, ZEISS is developing smartphone cameras that bring the ZEISS Portrait Style to your phone. Tessar, Biogon, Sonnar—capture portraits with the legendary ZEISS look.

City Center: You can view an overview of Jenoptik products at the product exhibition in the Ernst Abbe Tower. At our bar, you can enjoy hot and cold beverages and be inspired by the light sculpture created by the artist “rosalie.”

Why do corals, tonic water, and paper bills glow? Discover the fascinating world of fluorescence in the Fluorescence Lab—with exciting experiments, glowing natural substances, and applications in everyday life, technology, and modern research.

Learn the basics of microscopy and take a “closer look” at microbes, cells, and bacteria.

Not every touch feels the same: In this demonstration, visitors experience how a gentle caress is perceived and what role CT nerve fibers play in this process.

Digitalization, Industry 4.0, and robotics are also making their way into vocational and academic training at ZEISS. Our trainees and students will present their latest robot programming projects to you live.

Learn the Art of Laser Alignment

Test your knowledge and discover the world of science in a fun way!

What do artificial intelligence, data, and digital methods have to do with research? Discover how digital technologies are transforming our science—and what is already possible today at the University of Jena.

How do doctors identify tumor boundaries? Why do middle ear infections occur? And how do modern technologies help us better understand diseases?

You'll learn about different healthcare professions and interesting facts about health, and you'll see that a hospital is a really exciting place. Feel free to bring your stuffed animal or favorite doll.

Göschwitz and Downtown: Together with the Jena Education Center (JBZ), our HR experts will show you how you can start your career at Jenoptik or take it to the next level.