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At this year’s „Nacht des Sports“, the Stadtsportbund Jena honored outstanding athletic achievements and essential volunteer work. For the first time, the gala took place in the Sparkassen-Arena to accommodate the growing audience.
Jena, March 31, 2026. The Friedrich-Schiller-Universität (FSU) in Jena opened its doors last week for the 6th Pharmacy Day. Students from all over Thüringen, including eleventh-graders from the Humboldt-Gymnasium in Nordhausen, gained practical insights into pharmacy studies and the diverse daily routine of a pharmacy.
Jenaer Nahverkehr is celebrating its 125th anniversary on April 1, 2026, with a public action day and an evening reading session featuring historical archives and anecdotes.
The Jena police are looking for the rightful owners of three snowboards seized during a police operation in Lobeda. Proof of ownership is required for their return.
The summer season in Jena is casting its first shadows ahead: The Jenaer Bädergesellschaft invites you to the first “FeierAbend” at the Strandschleicher in early May. Visitors can expect a relaxed start to the warm season directly at the Schleichersee with culinary and musical accompaniment.
On Friday evening, an unknown perpetrator set fire to a rainbow flag at a residential building in Jena-Lobeda. The police are investigating politically motivated property damage and are searching for witnesses.
Kapellendorf, 30.03.2026 – Just in time for the Easter weekend, Wasserburg Kapellendorf begins its new season. Visitors can once again visit the site regularly on weekends, though they should expect construction-related restrictions in the inner courtyard this spring.
Due to the barrier-free expansion and asphalt work at the Burgaupark stop in Jena, Line 10 and regional night services will be relocated from April 7 to mid-May 2026.
In the week leading up to Easter, numerous events are attracting visitors across Thüringen. A special highlight for the city of Jena is the action day celebrating the 125th anniversary of Jenaer Nahverkehr.
Jena/Bamberg, 30.03.2026 – Outstanding musical success for Jena’s youth: A brass quintet from the Orchesterschule KLANGwelt has won first prize in its category at this year’s “Jugend musiziert” state competition in Bayern.