Emergency Services in Jena on Saturday: Important Phone Numbers and Contact Points for February 21

Jena / February 21, 2026 – This Saturday, citizens in Jena do not have to go without medical care. While most regular doctor’s offices and pharmacies remain closed over the weekend, a close-knit network of emergency and on-call services is in place in the Saalestadt.

The Medical On-Call Service: 116 117

Anyone waking up this Saturday morning with severe stomach pain, a high fever, or other acute symptoms that are not life-threatening is in the right place with the medical on-call service. By calling the nationwide uniform number 116 117, patients can reach medical professionals who will refer them to the appropriate doctor or provide information on the nearest on-call practice.

In Jena, the central contact point for this is often closely linked to the Universitätsklinikum, but the on-call service covers the entire urban area from Jena-Nord to Lobeda and Maua. Important to know: The on-call service is intended for cases that one would normally take to a general practitioner if they were open. It is to be strictly separated from the rescue service (112).

Pharmacy Emergency Service in Jena: Who is open today?

In addition to medical care, access to medication is guaranteed around the clock. Pharmacies in Jena rotate their schedules to remain accessible for emergencies at night and on weekends. You can usually identify which pharmacy is on emergency duty today, 21.02.2026, from a distance by the illuminated emergency service sign or a notice posted at every closed pharmacy in your neighborhood.

Since the assignment of emergency pharmacies changes daily (from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. the following day), it is recommended to check the official portal aponet.de or call the short code 22 8 33 (from a mobile phone) before heading out. Typically, in a city the size of Jena, at least one pharmacy in the center and often another in the large residential areas such as Lobeda or Winzerla is on duty to avoid long travel distances. Remember that a statutory emergency service fee of 2.50 Euro is charged during emergency hours.

When to go directly to the Emergency Room?

In the event of serious accidents, suspected heart attack, stroke, or heavy bleeding, you should lose no time. Here, the emergency number 112 is the only correct choice. For Jena citizens, the Universitätsklinikum Jena (UKJ) in Lobeda-Ost (Am Klinikum 1) is also the primary contact point for inpatient emergency care. The central emergency room there is staffed 24 hours a day and specializes in the most serious cases.

The hospital has specialized teams and state-of-the-art medical technology to care for patients from the entire Ostthüringen region. However, please note: The emergency room is not a replacement for a general practitioner. Those who visit the emergency room with minor symptoms (such as a simple cold) may have to expect very long waiting times, as life-threatening cases always take priority.

Dental Emergency Service and further assistance

Toothaches also do not adhere to opening hours. There are separate regulations for the dental emergency service in Jena and the Saale-Holzland-Kreis. You can find out the current emergency practice via the coordination office of the Kassenzahnärztliche Vereinigung Thüringen or the local press. Patients should be prepared for the fact that emergency services usually only provide pain treatment; extensive restorations will then follow during regular office hours.

Your local editorial team wishes you a peaceful weekend – and should you need the services, you are in good hands in Jena.

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Emergency service today in Jena: Your emergency contacts on Saturday

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