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On Tuesday, April 14, 2026, Jena faces high birch pollen concentrations. Experts recommend specific precautions for residents in the Saaletal region due to the high allergenic potential.
Passengers of Jenaer Nahverkehr must prepare for restrictions this week: Due to extensive construction work, the tram line to Lobeda-Ost is closed until the weekend. A rail replacement bus service has been established.
On April 28, the Ernst-Abbe-Hochschule Jena will host Space Night 2026, offering insights into Thuringia’s role in international aerospace technology and current NASA missions.
Three new apartment buildings have been officially completed in the “Am Oelste” project in Jena. The handover of keys on Monday afternoon marks the release of 26 barrier-free housing units for use.
The Jena Ordnungsamt is expanding its fleet with service bicycles to increase flexibility and environmental friendliness. Simultaneously, track construction work is causing a tram closure to Lobeda-Ost until April 18.
On April 11, 2026, the 23rd Thuringian Wood Market attracted thousands of visitors to Jena’s city center, transforming Eichplatz and Marktplatz into a hub for traditional craftsmanship and sustainable materials.
Jena, April 13, 2026. As spring arrives in Jena, a driveway on Ricarda-Huch-Weg blooms with particular color. For nearly a decade and a half, retiree Egon Kulow has been planting and maintaining a flower bed by hand, which residents affectionately celebrate as the “most beautiful driveway in the city.”
On April 30, 2026, a guided hike to the Fuchsturm will be offered specifically for people with dementia and their relatives, focusing on physical activity and social interaction.
A significant historical find enriches the city’s art collection: A lithograph by the expressionist Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, lost during the Nazi era, has returned to Jena after unexpectedly appearing on the art market.
A young talent from the City of Light is making a name for himself: Nils Küsel, who grew up in Jena, has developed into one of Germany’s most influential content creators. From his childhood bedroom at home, he made the leap into the international fashion scene.