Quick Overview: Emergency Contacts Jena
- Date: Sunday, February 15, 2026
- Life-threatening emergency (Emergency Doctor): 112
- Non-emergency medical on-call service: 116 117
- Poison Control Thüringen: 0361 730 730
- Central Emergency Department: Universitätsklinikum Jena (Lobeda)
Jena (15.02.2026) – A medical emergency does not adhere to opening hours. Especially on weekends like this Sunday, many Jena residents face the question: Where to go when the family doctor is unavailable? The city has a well-structured emergency care system ranging from pharmacy emergency services to high-performance medicine at the hospital.
On-call Service or Emergency Room: Who is responsible?
Not every medical problem on the weekend is a case for the ambulance. In Jena and throughout Thüringen, there is a clear distinction to relieve the burden on emergency departments:
The kassenärztliche Bereitschaftsdienst (on-call medical service) is the right contact for illnesses that you would normally take to your family doctor, but whose treatment cannot wait until the next working day. This includes, for example:
- High fever or flu-like infections
- Severe ear or throat pain
- Gastrointestinal infections
- Minor cuts
By calling the national number 116 117, you can find out which resident doctor in Jena is currently on duty or where the nearest on-call practice is located. In many cases, the emergency practice at the Universitätsklinikum in Lobeda is a central point of contact for patients who are able to walk.
The Notaufnahme (Emergency Room – 112), on the other hand, is reserved exclusively for life-threatening situations. These include suspected heart attacks, stroke symptoms, severe shortness of breath, or heavy bleeding after accidents.
Pharmacy Emergency Service in Jena
Medication supply is also guaranteed today, Sunday. Pharmacies in Jena rotate their service so that at least one pharmacy in the city area (Zentrum, Lobeda, Winzerla, or Jena-Nord) is open 24/7.
Since the emergency service changes every morning at 8:00 AM, you should check which branch is currently on duty before heading out. You can find the current emergency pharmacy:
- Via the notice board at any closed pharmacy in Jena
- Online via the portal of the Landesapothekerkammer Thüringen
- By phone at 22 8 33 (mobile)
Please note that a statutory emergency service fee of 2.50 Euros is charged outside of regular opening hours.
Central Hub in Lobeda
For the citizens of Jena and the surrounding area, the Universitätsklinikum Jena (UKJ) in Lobeda-Ost is the main medical artery. The Central Emergency Department (ZNA) is located at the Erlanger Allee 101 site and is staffed 24 hours a day. Thanks to its direct connection to the A4 motorway and tram lines, the hospital is easily accessible from all parts of the city.
For pediatric emergencies, the UKJ also has a specialized children’s emergency room available around the clock. For minor illnesses, parents are advised to first consult the pediatric on-call service (via 116 117).
Conclusion
Jena is well-prepared for medical emergencies this Sunday. It is important to use resources wisely: 116 117 for urgent but non-life-threatening complaints, and 112 only for genuine emergencies. This ensures that every patient can be helped quickly and adequately.
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