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The New Year’s swim in Jena’s Südbad, originally planned for the turn of the year, will be held this coming weekend after the Schleichersee was covered in a thick layer of ice for weeks.
The “Technik-Geschichte in Jena” association is sounding the alarm: despite its vital role in the city’s identity, the institution is threatened with closure due to a massive lack of new members to secure its historical heritage.
Before the GalaxSea leisure pool closes for extensive renovations in June, the Jenaer Bädergesellschaft invites wellness fans to a final highlight: the “Hanami” Asian Sauna Night on March 6, 2026.
Jena, 27.02.2026 – The GalaxSea leisure pool is bidding farewell to its sauna guests with a special event before the upcoming renovation work begins. On March 6, 2026, the last major themed sauna night for the time being will take place under the Far Eastern motto “Hanami – The Asian Sauna Night of the Senses.”
Jena, February 26, 2026 – The Ernst-Abbe-Hochhaus in the center of Jena will shine in a new light over the coming weeks. Until mid-March, Jenoptik AG is presenting a daily large-scale facade projection featuring fascinating space motifs.
Jena, February 26, 2026. The New Year’s swim at Schleichersee, originally planned for the turn of the year, will be held in March. After the thick ice cover on the water has finally melted, Jenaer Bäder now invites all the brave and curious to join in for ice swimming.
On the occasion of Black History Month, a short film evening will take place tomorrow, Thursday, at the Kulturschlachthof in Jena to promote networking within the local Black community.
The renowned Handelskraft Conference returns to its roots in Jena to mark the 20th anniversary of dotSource SE, transforming the city into a hub for trade and industry experts focusing on AI and digital business models.
On May 30, 2026, Jena will host the popular event “Dein Tag im Paradies.” Due to construction work on the Rasenmühleninsel, the festival is moving to the “Kleines Paradies” meadow behind the Paradiesbahnhof.
Jena offers a diverse literary program this week, featuring TV star Roland Jankowsky, poetic readings in Jena-Ost, and regional fairy tales in Bürgel.