Asphalt Work at Burgaupark: Replacement Stops for Line 10
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.
City Life & Community
News from Jena’s city life. Information on urban development, the University, local business, and stories about the people shaping Jena.
125 Years of Jenaer Nahverkehr and Easter Walk: Event Tips of the Week
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.
1st Prize at “Jugend musiziert”: Jena Brass Quintet Triumphs in Bayern
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.
New Pop Choir “Lumina” in Jena: 160 People Sing Without Performance Pressure
Around 160 singing enthusiasts gathered in Jena for a large musical workshop, leading to the official founding of the new pop choir “Lumina,” which is characterized by its low-threshold access and lack of performance pressure.
New Software from the University of Jena Automates Butterfly Analysis
Researchers at the Universität Jena have developed a new software that assists in the identification and categorization of butterflies. The program is intended to significantly reduce and digitalize the massive workload involved in reviewing insects collected during field research.
Goal Spectacle in the Thüringenderby: FC Carl Zeiss Jena Reaches the Cup Final
FC Carl Zeiss Jena has secured a spot in the Thüringen-Pokal final after a dramatic victory over FC Rot-Weiß Erfurt in a high-scoring derby decided by a penalty shootout.
Vandalism in Lobeda-Ost: Ground-floor balcony pelted with eggs
Jena, March 28, 2026. Early Friday morning, a ground-floor balcony in Lobeda-Ost became the target of a vandalism attack. Unknown individuals pelted the facade with a large number of eggs; police have launched an investigation.
Attention Drivers: Mobile Speed Cameras on Friday in Jena-Isserstedt
Police in the Jena city area are conducting mobile speed checks this Friday to increase road safety and deter speeders, with a focus on the district of Isserstedt.
Weekly Review: Mayor Nitzsche Reviews Earth Hour, Public Transport, and City Center
In his weekly video message, Jena’s Lord Mayor Dr. Thomas Nitzsche discusses climate protection, the tense situation in public transport, and the development of local retail.
Five construction phases until September: Pedestrian bridge in Wöllnitz to be renovated
Starting March 30, 2026, the pedestrian bridge over Stadtrodaer Straße in Wöllnitz will undergo comprehensive renovation, leading to significant traffic restrictions and detours on Jena’s main artery until September.