Jena, August 24, 2026 – The Jena Nord substation is celebrating its 100th anniversary. To mark the occasion, a special exhibition at the Imaginata is dedicated to the historical and technical development of one of Thuringia’s most important energy hubs.
- What: Special exhibition “100 Years of the Substation”
- Where: Imaginata, Löbstedter Straße 67, 07749 Jena
- When: August 24 to 30, 2026 (open daily)
- Admission: Free
- Contact: Tel. 03641 889920, E-mail: info@imaginata.de
Interactive Exhibits and Historical Control Room
The exhibition sheds light on key questions regarding regional power supply: What tasks does a substation perform, and why was the site in the north of Jena chosen back in 1926? Through interactive exhibits and demonstration experiments, the display illustrates how electricity was once generated and the future paths of energy production.
A special highlight for technology enthusiasts is exclusive access to the listed control room. Visitors can view the original historical control panels as well as other rooms that are otherwise closed to the public.
Schedule for late August 2026
Interested visitors can attend the exhibition during the coming week at the following times:
- Monday, 24.08.2026: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Tuesday, 25.08.2026: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Wednesday, 26.08.2026: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Thursday, 27.08.2026: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Friday, 28.08.2026: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Saturday, 29.08.2026: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Sunday, 30.08.2026: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
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Background: Technical Monuments in Jena
In addition to its university and optical tradition, Jena looks back on a significant industrial history. Technical facilities such as the Jena Nord substation are exemplary of the rapid electrification and expansion of urban infrastructure in the 1920s, which laid the foundation for the modern industrial development of the region.
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Special Exhibition: 100 Years of the Substation
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