Jena, May 12, 2026 – Due to the upcoming Thuringian derby between FC Carl Zeiss Jena and Rot-Weiß Erfurt, the Südbad and the beach bar „Strandschleicher“ will remain completely closed this coming Saturday (May 16, 2026). Extensive closures around the Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld make regular swimming operations impossible.
- Affected facilities: Südbad and beach bar „Strandschleicher“
- Date of closure: Saturday, May 16, 2026
- Reason: Heightened security situation and official road closures due to the football match FC Carl Zeiss Jena vs. Rot-Weiß Erfurt
- Alternative: Ostbad Jena
Security Concept Blocks Access Routes in the Oberaue
The decision to close the leisure facilities at Schleichersee was made due to the classification of the match as a high-risk game. The Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld is located in the immediate vicinity of the Südbad. To ensure a strict separation of the rival fan groups, the access routes in the Oberaue must be cordoned off extensively by the police. Jenaer Bäder announced that bathers and staff could not reach the site safely or only under massive restrictions under these circumstances.
Ostbad as an Alternative for Bathers
Visitors who do not want to miss out on a cooling dip on Saturday are asked to use the Ostbad. Swimming operations there will take place regularly and without restrictions. From Sunday, the facilities at Schleichersee are expected to reopen at the usual times.
Background: The Thuringian Derby and the Traffic Situation in Jena
The encounter between FC Carl Zeiss Jena and FC Rot-Weiß Erfurt is historically characterized by a strong rivalry and requires a large police presence for every meeting. Since the Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld is centrally located at the Paradiespark and the Saale, the extensive security zones almost always affect the leisure area at Schleichersee. For commuters and inner-city traffic, this often means obstructions along the Stadtrodaer Straße (B88) as well as temporary restrictions in tram traffic when large fan groups are escorted from the train stations – particularly from Paradiesbahnhof or Bahnhof Göschwitz – to the stadium.
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Südbad and „Strandschleicher“ closed on Saturday
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