The image shows the new ZEISS building at the site in Jena. It has large windows and is highly modern, with an open and spacious design.

ZEISS Locations

Welcome to
Jena

Nowadays, the ZEISS founding site is considered to be the center for optics and photonics in Europe. Universities and research institutions, diverse cultural attractions and an active start-up scene characterize Jena - also known as the City of Light. The new high-tech site currently being built will be a center for the high-tech and science hub that is Jena: it will do this by lending it modernity, openness, and through the technology and systems produced there. Discover a unique combination of tradition and innovation, of historical significance and future-oriented technologies at ZEISS in Jena.

Living and working in Jena

What makes this city so special? We asked some of our employees what makes Jena unique, and they gave us honest, exciting, personal insights into their lives. They have a deep emotional connection with Jena, which they now call home, and are here to take you along on their journey. Jena is known for its good quality of life, diversity, world-class science and cutting-edge technologies – including semiconductor technology.

"If you can live anywhere and have already seen so much, where would you like to go? I always wanted to go back, back to Jena."

Doreen Senior Manager for Health Innovations & Staff Scientist

JENA. One place. Different stories.

Since the founding of the optical workshops in 1846 by Carl Zeiss, Jena has developed into a globally recognized center for optics and photonics. The city and the entire region are known for their innovative strength, particularly in optics, semiconductor technology, biotechnology and information technology. It's time to pay tribute to Jena.

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That's why Doreen from ZEISS lives in Jena
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A healthy work/life balance at ZEISS in Jena
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"What? You make this type of thing in Germany?" Steffen from ZEISS surprises the people around him.
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What's the next big innovation? Doreen from ZEISS is on the case.
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Being able to do what no one else can? Nikolai is accomplishing something unique at ZEISS.
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Working on something that doesn't even exist yet: that's Steffen's job at ZEISS.