Grüne Tanne, Cultural heritage restaurant in Jena, Germany.
Grüne Tanne is a restaurant housed in a building with Gothic architectural details near the Camsdorfer Bridge in Jena. It sits above the Saale River and the structure contains multiple rooms and levels reflecting its long history.
The building was founded in 1751 and served many functions over time. In 1815, returning military students established a fraternity here that reflected political views of the era.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe resided at Grüne Tanne between 1817 and 1818, marking the establishment's connection to German literary history.
The establishment has both indoor and outdoor seating with river views. Visitors should confirm opening times in advance as they can vary seasonally.
The building houses an adjoining museum that traces the history of the student fraternity. Guided tours reveal how student life and political activism became intertwined within these walls.
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