City Life & Community
News from Jena’s city life. Information on urban development, the University, local business, and stories about the people shaping Jena.
Jena: Call for witnesses following fatal accident on Erlanger Allee
Following a fatal traffic accident on August 24, 2026, on Erlanger Allee, the police are appealing to the public for information to help reconstruct the exact sequence of events.
Mobility Action Day in Jena: Test Drive Electric Vehicles
Jena, August 27, 2026 – In preparation for the European Mobility Week, the Klimaschutzagentur Jena is hosting an action day in the city center today, focusing on sustainable mobility and alternative drive technologies.
5th Thuringian Ukulele Festival kicks off in Jena
Jena, August 27, 2026 – Musical diversity in the Saale Valley: From Friday to Sunday, the Thuringian Ukulele Festival invites music enthusiasts to play together for the fifth time.
Jena research team analyzes deformation of the Alps
The Alps are still deforming, albeit slowly and unevenly. As the University of Jena has announced, a current comprehensive study by an international research team under its leadership, published in the journal ‘Tectonics’, provides evidence for this.
Dinosaur Show at the Zeiss-Planetarium Jena for Families
Starting Wednesday, August 26, 2026, the Zeiss-Planetarium Jena presents a new family-friendly show titled ‘Dinosaurs – Are They Really Extinct?’ aimed at children aged six and older.
Experience Cosmic Dimensions at the Zeiss-Planetarium Jena
The Zeiss-Planetarium Jena is hosting a special event dedicated to the vastness of the universe. Titled ‘Cosmic Dimensions – The Fascination of the Unimaginable,’ the venue invites visitors to view astronomical scales from an entirely new perspective.
The Note Tree: Children’s Musical at the Planetarium Jena
The Zeiss-Planetarium Jena invites young visitors to a special musical journey with the children’s musical ‘Der Notenbaum’, which brings the world of sounds to life in a child-friendly way.
Jena: Dates and Cancellations for the Bunter Markt
The Bunter Markt on the Jenaer Marktplatz offers a variety of household goods, textiles, and accessories. Find out about upcoming dates and scheduled cancellations here.
Cost of Living & Salaries in Thüringen & Jena
An overview of the economic situation in Thüringen, comparing regional salary levels and living expenses between urban centers like Jena and rural areas.