New building Saaltor

At Saalstraße 6-8, jenawohnen is planning a new apartment- and office building with 25 flats and six office- and business units. The new building is characterised by a distinctive tower that relates to the former location of the historic Saaltor. The green inner courtyard, accessible from five surrounding townhouses, offers inner-city living in a quiet atmosphere. In addition, a ground-level parking deck and an underground car park with 25 parking spaces will be built. The lower area of the buildings will contribute to the revitalisation of the pedestrian area with a gastronomic offer.

Living and working in the city centre

The building is located directly in the city centre of Jena. Public transport services are only a few minutes walk away: You can easily reach the Paradiesbahnhof train station (access to regional and long-distance trains) as well as the central bus station. Moreover, the city centre provides a variety of shopping facilities, medical institutions and various service providers, as well as diverse gastronomic and cultural offers. In the inmediate vicinity, you can find the "Paradies", a green park with lawns and old trees. The paths alongside the river Saale invite to go on a hike, a bike tour, or simply walk in the nature. 

The Topping-Out Ceremony  

The topping-out ceremony on May 21, 2026, marks an important milestone for the “Neues Saaltor” new construction project on Saalstraße. With the structural work now successfully completed, the project remains on schedule.
In the video, we take a look at the current construction progress as well as the next steps leading up to completion. The “Neues Saaltor” combines contemporary architecture with historical references and makes an important contribution to the further development of downtown Jena.

Video: Alexander Michel Filmproduktion

Photo: Christopher Schmid

Laying the foundation stone

On September 1, 2025, numerous guests gathered for the ceremonial laying of the foundation stone for the new “Neues Saaltor” construction project on Saalstraße. With a symbolic act and inspiring words, an important milestone was set for Jena's city center.

The ceremonial moment of laying the foundation stone marks the official start of a construction project that is being realized with great commitment and vision. Together, all those involved are looking forward to the exciting future that the “Neues Saaltor” will bring to the city.

Video: Alexander Michel Filmproduktion

Photo: jenawohnen