Cost of Living & Salaries in Thüringen & Jena
An overview of the economic situation in Thüringen, comparing regional salary levels and living expenses between urban centers like Jena and rural areas.
Guides & Leisure
The best day trip ideas and leisure activities for Jena and the Saale Valley. Discover hiking routes, dining recommendations, and helpful guides for locals and tourists.
Jena: Housing benefit applications can now be submitted online around the clock
Jena, August 25, 2026 – Citizens in Jena can now submit their applications for housing benefits digitally. The new online service allows applications to be made 24/7.
Fake Caregivers in Saale-Holzland: Police Issue Warning
Saale-Holzland (August 24, 2026) – In the Saale-Holzland district, cases of trick theft by individuals posing as caregivers are on the rise. The perpetrators gain access to the homes of elderly people under false pretenses and steal valuables.
Swimming in the Saale: Rules and Dangers in Jena
Jena, August 24, 2026. In view of the warm summer days, the city of Jena points out that entering and swimming at the weir systems of the Saale is strictly prohibited. There is an acute danger to life in these areas.
Anatomical Collection Jena: Insights into the Human Body
Jena, 22.08.2026 – The Friedrich Schiller University Jena offers an extraordinary and educational excursion destination with its traditional Anatomical Collection. Visitors can explore the functionality of the human body through authentic specimens and detailed models.
Forest Bathing in Jena: Dates and Registration
Jena, August 22, 2026: The Jena City Forest offers guided forest bathing sessions, where participants can find relaxation through targeted sensory exercises in the woods.
Solar Eclipse 2027 in Jena: Times, Spots & Safety Tips
The skies over Thuringia are set to host a spectacular celestial event: On the morning of August 2, 2027, the moon will pass in front of the sun, producing a striking partial solar eclipse in Jena. Around 40 percent of the solar disk will be covered around midday. Event: Partial Solar Eclipse 2027 (Magnitude 0.50) … Read more
Event Tips Thüringen: Highlights for the Weekend
Thüringen, August 21, 2026 – The fourth weekend of August offers a diverse leisure program in the Free State for families, music enthusiasts, and culture lovers. Numerous cities and municipalities are hosting open-air festivals, special exhibitions, and adventure days from Friday to Sunday.
Our Universe: New Spaceship Journey at the Zeiss-Planetarium Jena
Jena, August 21, 2026. With the program ‘Our Universe,’ the Zeiss-Planetarium transforms into a spaceship, taking visitors on a vivid journey through our cosmic surroundings. The show is particularly aimed at families and provides an accessible introduction to the basics of astronomy.
FLI Jena Unlocks the Mystery of Biological Aging Clocks
Researchers at the Leibniz Institute on Aging – Fritz Lipmann Institute (FLI) in Jena have achieved a significant breakthrough in aging research by deciphering the mechanisms of epigenetic clocks and developing a new method for determining biological age.