Season Start at Schleichersee: Südbad Opens with 15-Degree Water Temperature
Despite cool water temperatures of 15 degrees, the Südbad at Schleichersee has officially opened the outdoor pool season in Jena under bright sunshine.
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TV Tip: 3sat-Ländermagazin Highlights Jena and its University
Jena, 02.05.2026 – The City of Light Jena and its tradition-steeped university landscape are moving into the focus of national reporting. The 3sat-Ländermagazin is dedicating its upcoming edition to the topic “Jena and its University – Excellence from Tradition”.
Police speed traps in Leutra: Mobile speed controls in the Jena area
Jena/Leutra, 01.05.2026. Drivers in the Jena area and the adjacent Leutra had to pay particular attention to their speed on Friday. The police conducted mobile radar controls on the May Day holiday to target speeders.
Renewable Energy: Football-field-sized photovoltaic system supplies ad hoc arena
The ad hoc arena in the Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld is now being supplied with green electricity by a massive photovoltaic system. The football-field-sized installation will cover a significant portion of the stadium’s energy requirements in the future.
60 Years of Rosenkeller: Jena Student Club Celebrates Legendary Anniversary
Jena, May 01, 2026. The legendary student club “Rosenkeller” celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. Since 1966, the meeting place in the historic vaults has shaped the nightlife of the university city, combining student tradition with modern concepts.
2026 Bathing Season at Schleichersee: Südbad Jena Opens its Doors
On May 1st, 2026, the Südbad at Schleichersee officially opened for the new season, offering swimming and recreation in the Jenaer Oberaue.
First “Space Night” at Ernst-Abbe-Hochschule highlights Jena’s role in space
Jena, 01.05.2026. The Ernst-Abbe-Hochschule Jena transformed into a center for science and astronomy on Tuesday. At the first “Space Night,” experts and interested parties gathered to highlight Thüringen’s role in international space travel.
State Olympiad in Jena: Thuringia’s Brightest Biology Students Honored
At this year’s Thuringian State Biology Olympiad in Jena, 71 students competed for top honors. The main prizes were awarded to young talents from Jena, Ilmenau, and Erfurt.
Dispute over school places in Jena settled: Politics and school office find solution
In the dispute over school place allocation in Jena, political bodies, the school office, and the parents’ association have reached a compromise. Despite the restored harmony, final questions regarding the admission process remain open.
Historical Review: May Day Demonstrations in Jena during the GDR Era
On today’s Labor Day, historical images from Jena’s city history come into focus. During the GDR era, participation in large-scale May Day demonstrations was a fixed, almost mandatory part of the annual cycle for most citizens.