Pollen Count in Jena: High Levels of Birch and Ash
Jena, April 17, 2026: High pollen levels in the city on the Saale. Especially allergy sufferers who react to birch and ash pollen must prepare for severe symptoms this Friday.
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Symphony Concert „ZwischenWelten“ at the Volkshaus: A Musical Journey into Jena Romanticism
On April 23, 2026, the Jenaer Philharmonie presents „ZwischenWelten“ at the Volkshaus Jena, a multifaceted program combining classical music and poetry from the era of Romanticism.
Vandalism at Bahnhof Jena Paradies: Bench Ripped from Anchorage
On early Thursday morning, significant property damage occurred at Bahnhof Jena Paradies. Unknown perpetrators ripped a platform bench from its anchorage. The Bundespolizei has launched an investigation.
Into a tree with 1.9 per mille: Jena police search for bicycle owners after accident at Teichgraben
Jena, 16.04.2026. An intoxicated driver (54) collided with a bicycle rack and a tree in the center of Jena on Thursday morning. The police are now looking for the owners of the damaged bicycles.
Traffic Accident at Kupferhütchen: Cyclist Collides with Tram
In the Jena city center, a traffic accident occurred between a racing cyclist and a tram this Thursday. The cyclist overlooked the approaching rail vehicle and sustained minor injuries in the collision.
Weekend Tips: Street Food in Weimar and Library Night in Apolda
The upcoming weekend in Thuringia offers numerous excursion destinations, including a Street Food Festival in Weimar and the Long Library Night in Apolda.
New Book: Literature Professor Dirk von Petersdorff Presents Biography in Jena
Jena, April 16, 2026. Jena literature professor Dirk von Petersdorff presents his latest work. Following previous publications in the field of poetry, his new book “Abschied von der Leichtigkeit” focuses on biographical themes, accompanied by a reading in the city on the Saale.
Annette Seemann presents book on Thomas Mann’s daughters at the Ernst-Abbe-Bücherei
Weimar author Annette Seemann visits Jena to present her latest work on the extraordinary lives of Erika, Monika, and Elisabeth Mann.
Up to 5,000 Euros: Studierendenwerk Increases Funding for Cultural Projects
Jena, 16.04.2026. The Studierendenwerk Thüringen is providing financial support to committed students: A significantly increased funding budget of 30,000 euros per half-year will be available for cultural, sporting, and intercultural projects in the future.
Taxi crashes into tree at Teichgraben: Significant property damage to bicycles
On Thursday morning, a taxi crashed into a tree at the central bus hub Teichgraben in Jena. Despite the busy location during rush hour, no bystanders were injured according to current reports.