Quick Overview: Important Emergency Numbers
- Life-threatening emergencies (Emergency Doctor/Fire Dept.): 112
- On-call medical service (nationwide): 116 117
- Hospital: Universitätsklinikum Jena (UKJ), Am Klinikum 1, 07747 Jena
- Emergency pharmacy search: Tel. 0800 00 22 8 33 (free) or aponet.de
- Poison Control Center Erfurt: 0361 730 730
Jena, 14.02.2026 (Saturday). Unfortunately, illnesses do not stick to the regular opening hours of doctor’s offices. Especially on weekends, many Jena residents face the question: Where to go with sudden symptoms that are not life-threatening but cannot wait until Monday? Whether in Lobeda, Winzerla, or the city center – medical care in the Saalestadt is guaranteed this Saturday and tomorrow, Sunday. Here you will find all the important information regarding the on-call medical service and pharmacy care for this weekend.
The On-Call Medical Service in Jena
For illnesses that you would normally visit a local doctor’s office for (e.g., severe colds, gastrointestinal infections, or high fever), the on-call medical service (kassenärztlicher Bereitschaftsdienst) is responsible. This is the first point of contact outside of regular consultation hours.
In Jena, the central point of contact is usually the Allgemeinärztliche Bereitschaftsdienstpraxis (General Medical On-Call Practice) at the Universitätsklinikum Jena (UKJ) in Lobeda-Ost. This practice serves to relieve the emergency departments and treat patients with non-life-threatening symptoms.
Important: Before heading out, it is often recommended to call the nationwide number 116 117. There, medically trained staff will advise you on whether a visit to the on-call practice is necessary, if a home visit might be required, or if the situation is indeed a case for the emergency room. The number is available around the clock and is free of charge.
When to go to the UKJ Emergency Room?
It is crucial to distinguish between the on-call service and the emergency room. The Central Emergency Department (Zentrale Notaufnahme – ZNA) of the Universitätsklinikum Jena is intended for life-threatening emergencies and severe accidents. These include:
- Severe chest pain or heart problems
- Shortness of breath
- Heavy bleeding
- Suspected stroke (speech disorders, paralysis)
- Unconsciousness
In such cases, please do not hesitate and immediately dial 112. For “normal” symptoms, going to the emergency room blocks capacities needed for the most seriously ill patients and leads to extremely long waiting times for you.
Emergency Pharmacy Service this Weekend
The supply of medication is also fully guaranteed in Jena over the weekend. The emergency duty of pharmacies changes daily at 8:00 AM and is valid for 24 hours.
As the emergency duty schedule rotates, you should check which pharmacy is currently on duty before visiting. You can find this out:
- At every pharmacy (notice posted in the window)
- On the internet at aponet.de (search by postal code 07743, 07745, 07747, etc.)
- By phone at 0800 00 22 8 33
Please note that during emergency service hours (outside regular shop opening times), a statutory emergency fee of 2.50 Euros per visit is charged.
Emergency Dental Service
Toothaches can also ruin a weekend. There are also central regulations for the emergency dental service in Jena and the Saale-Holzland-Kreis. Those acutely affected should use the referral number 116 117 or check local postings and the website of the Kassenzahnärztliche Vereinigung Thüringen to find the practice on duty. A prior telephone registration at the respective emergency practice is urgently advised.
Conclusion: Well-cared for through the weekend
Jena has a close-knit network of medical help. With the number 116 117, you are almost always at the right address if you are uncertain. We wish you a relaxing weekend – and hope that you won’t need to use these services at all.