Jena, 30.03.2026 – In the week before the Easter festival, numerous events are attracting visitors throughout Thüringen. A special highlight for the Saalestadt is the action day for the 125th anniversary of Jenaer Nahverkehr.
- What: Action day „125 Jahre Jenaer Nahverkehr“
- Other events: MDR-Osterspaziergang (Meiningen), Ostern auf der Leuchtenburg (Seitenroda), Ostermarkt (Gotha), Bridgerton-Klänge bei Kerzenschein (Weimar)
- Period: Pre-Easter week 2026
Anniversary on the Rails: 125 Years of Public Transport in Jena
The week before Easter 2026 offers a varied program for excursionists and those interested in culture in Thüringen. According to current event tips from Mitteldeutscher Rundfunk (MDR), both regional Easter markets and historical anniversaries are at the center of attention.
In Jena, the 125th anniversary of public transport is celebrated with a special action day. A day of celebration dedicated to the long and traditional history of mobility in the Lichtstadt.
The starting signal for electric local transport in Jena was given on April 1, 1901. On this day, the first electric tram began operations on a meter-gauge track, relegating the previously discussed horse-drawn trams to history. Over the decades, the network grew steadily. Particularly due to the connection of the populous districts of Lobeda and Winzerla, completed in the late 1990s, the tram today forms the most important backbone of urban public transport.
Thüringen-wide Excursion Tips Before Easter
In addition to the public transport anniversary in Jena, many Thüringians are traditionally drawn to the south of the Free State: the popular MDR-Osterspaziergang 2026 will take place in Meiningen. At the same time, the theater city is celebrating an anniversary festival as part of the so-called „Georgjahr“.
Those who prefer historical settings can spend the pre-Easter period at the Leuchtenburg in nearby Seitenroda. For music lovers, a special concert experience titled „Bridgerton-Klänge bei Kerzenschein“ is offered in Weimar. In Gotha, the traditional Ostermarkt also sets the mood for the upcoming holidays.
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Event tips for Thüringen
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