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Jena, 06.07.2026. The Lichtwerkstatt in Jena is offering an exciting holiday program for girls interested in technology this week. In this free workshop, participants will learn the basics of robotics and programming through hands-on activities.
The Institute of Anatomy at the Friedrich Schiller University Jena invites the public to visit its over 200-year-old anatomical collection, offering insights into the human body and significant historical exhibits.
The Ernst-Abbe-Bücherei invites the public to explore and construct every Saturday. The library’s workshop provides various experimental and learning kits for children and adults.
Jena, July 3, 2026 – Comprehensive renovation work at the Jena leisure pool GalaxSea is proceeding according to schedule. Following the official start of construction in June, key milestones in gutting and demolition have already been achieved.
The Jena Youth Welfare Office will experience significant service limitations next week, specifically affecting the administrative departments for maintenance and certifications.
Jena, July 02, 2026 – Just in time for the start of the Thuringian summer holidays, the Jenzig offers exciting leisure activities for families and nature enthusiasts this coming weekend. In addition to the interactive dinosaur trail, an atmospheric event with a panoramic view awaits on Jena’s local mountain.
The nature experience center forum natura in the Jenaer Stadtforst is offering summer holiday workshops for students, focusing on microscopy and the historical traces of forest labor.
The Jena-based Böttcher AG is supporting the local association Grenzenlos with a major donation of 25,000 euros to establish the new care service “Die Helfenden”.
A cyclist was involved in a collision in Wagnergasse, Jena. Despite falling onto the asphalt, a helmet prevented serious head injuries.
Remaining spots are still available for the popular Seahorse swimming crash courses at Schwimmparadies Jena-Lobeda during the summer holidays. Parents can register their children at short notice.