Start of the school year in Jena: 916 first-graders and 1,139 fifth-graders
Jena welcomes 916 first-graders and 1,139 students transitioning to fifth grade for the upcoming school year starting August 17, 2026.
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 Youth Climb the Neue Thüringer Hütte
Jena, August 11, 2026: Ten young people from Jena visited the Neue Thüringer Hütte in the Hohe Tauern National Park as part of a special holiday trip. The tour marks a successful first-time cooperation between various local youth facilities and the German Alpine Club (DAV), Jena Section.
Jena-Winzerla: A Fresh Start for the Columbus Center
Jena, August 10, 2026, The Columbus Center in Winzerla is leaving years of vacancy behind and launching with fresh momentum into a new era. Under the new management of Jenaer Immobilien- und Service GmbH, the shopping center is gradually transforming into a vibrant hub for local supplies, specialties, culture, and services. Location: Columbus Center, Jena-Winzerla … Read more
Jena: More apartments for the “dotsource Campus”
Jena, August 10, 2026 – As part of urban development, the Jena city administration is planning an adjustment to the “dotsource Campus” project on Saalbahnhofstraße. The goal is to create additional living space by redesigning the top floors.
OBI-Tunnel Jena: Provisional passage from August 17
Starting Monday, August 17, 2026, the pedestrian connection through the OBI-Tunnel will be reopened as a provisional path.
Jena under pressure: Decline in trade tax revenue burdens the budget
Jena, 09.08.2026 – Jena is currently facing a challenging economic situation. As the economy weakens, the city must cope with a significant decline in trade tax revenues, amounting to a double-digit million euro figure.
Anatomical Collection Jena: Insights into the Human Body
The Friedrich Schiller University Jena offers regular insights into its Anatomical Collection at the Institute of Anatomy, featuring historical specimens and models.
Thuringia Derby in Jena: All information regarding arrival and security
The Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld is preparing for a high-risk match: FC Carl Zeiss Jena hosts arch-rivals Rot-Weiß Erfurt this coming Sunday. Due to high security requirements and expected crowds, strict regulations apply to spectators.
Jena’s urban trees under pressure: Climate change impacts tree population
The effects of climate change are clearly visible in Jena’s cityscape. Persistent heatwaves and lack of precipitation are placing significant strain on the entire tree population, leading to health issues for many plants.
Jena: Honda Civic stolen from garage in Windröschenweg
A passenger car was stolen in Windröschenweg, Jena. Unknown perpetrators gained access to a garage and took the vehicle.