# Imaginata, Germany: what it is and when to go

> Imaginata is a visitor attraction in Germany (Jena). Interests: With kids. The best time to visit is April to October and December. In June there are 16 h 17 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 43. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Germany: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/imaginata/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Activity · With kids
- **Where:** Germany · Löbstedter Straße 67, 07749, Jena
- **Best time:** April to October and December.
- **Nearest airport:** BER Berlin, 205 km as the crow flies
- **Opening hours:** Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa-Su 10:00-18:00
- **Website:** [imaginata.de](https://imaginata.de)
- **Run by:** Imaginata e.V.
- **Coordinates:** 50.94381, 11.60269

## What it is and where

Imaginata is a visitor attraction in Germany (Jena). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Germany: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

It is in [Jena](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/jena/), where this site lists 92 more places to see, 2.2 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 50.94381, 11.60269; the nearest main airport is Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER, Berlin), 205 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=50.94381%2C11.602692)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.94381%2C11.602692)

- **Run by:** Imaginata e.V.

It is one of the [With kids](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/familia/) places in Germany. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

## When to go

The best time to visit Imaginata is **April to October and December**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 8 h 11 |
| February | Possible | 9 h 45 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 32 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 34 |
| May | Best time | 15 h 18 |
| June | Best time | 16 h 17 |
| July | Best time | 15 h 52 |
| August | Best time | 14 h 21 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 22 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 24 |
| November | Possible | 8 h 37 |
| December | Best time | 7 h 43 |

In June there are 16 h 17 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 43. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

When to go to Germany in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/#cuando-ir).

## Before you go to Germany

To enter Germany there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the Germany checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 110 police.

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [Jenaer Bäder](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/ostbad/): With kids · 749 m
- [Saurierpfad Trixi Trias](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/saurierpfad-trixi-trias/): Hiking · 1.2 km
- [Schwarzer Bär](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/hotel-schwarzer-bar/): Building in Jena, Germany · 1.7 km
- [Zeiss-Planetarium Jena](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/zeiss-planetarium/): Planetarium in Jena, Thuringia, Germany · 1.7 km
- [Jenzig](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/jenzig/): Peak in the Jenaer Scholle, Thuringia, Germany · 1.8 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Germany guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/).

## More in Germany: With kids

- [Berlin Zoo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/jardin-zoologico-de-berlin/): zoo in Germany
- [Europa-Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/europa-park/): theme park in Germany
- [Berlin Botanical Garden and Botanical Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/botanischer-garten/): Botanical garden and museum located in Berlin
- [Tierpark Berlin](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/tierpark-berlin/): zoo in Germany
- [Tierpark Hagenbeck](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/tierpark-hagenbeck/): zoo in Hamburg, Germany
- [Autostadt](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/autostadt/): museum and park in Wolfsburg, Germany

Every Germany place under With kids, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/familia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Imaginata?

It is a visitor attraction in Germany. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Germany: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

### When is the best time to visit Imaginata?

April to October and December. In June there are 16 h 17 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 43.

### How do you get to Imaginata?

The nearest main airport is Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), 205 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.94381%2C11.602692) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Germany is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/#moverse).

### How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Germany map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

### What else is around here?

Nearby you have [Jenaer Bäder](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/ostbad/), [Saurierpfad Trixi Trias](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/saurierpfad-trixi-trias/), [Schwarzer Bär](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/hotel-schwarzer-bar/). The rest is in [the Germany guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/1095670212), licensed under the ODbL. More about Imaginata on [Wikipedia](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imaginata). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).

