Jena, 05.09.2026. For the Day of the Open Monument on September 12, 2026, passengers in Jena can expect historic tram rides. The city is simultaneously celebrating the 125th anniversary of electric power and electric public transport.
- What: Rides on historic trams & opening of the TRAFO site
- When: Saturday, September 12, 2026 (Tram: 1:00 PM to 8:30 PM; TRAFO: 3:00 PM to 8:30 PM)
- Where: Scheduled service between Nordschule and Winzerla; TRAFO site on Nollendorfer Straße
- Cost: Regular tram tickets (no special tickets required)
Historic vehicles in regular service
From 1:00 PM to 8:30 PM, the historic railcars 26 and 101, along with trailers 155 and 207, will operate in regular service between Nordschule and Winzerla. A regular Jena public transport ticket is sufficient for travel; if necessary, tickets can be purchased directly from conductors on board.
The history of electric public transport in Jena began in the spring of 1901. On April 1, the first trip started from the depot at the former power station on Dornburger Straße to the excursion restaurant Schubertsburg on Kahlaische Straße. A few days later, on April 6, 1901, regular operations commenced.
TRAFO site opens its doors
Parallel to the special rides, the former Jena-Nord power station on Nollendorfer Straße, now known as the culture and creative center TRAFO, will open on September 12. Under the motto “Transformation under power – The former power station in Jena-Nord in the transition of its architecture & use since 1901,” the association IN’s Netz e.V. invites visitors to guided tours of the historic industrial hall from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
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Jena and Thüringen through the ages
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Background: 125 years of infrastructure
The development of the power grid and the tram system went hand in hand at the beginning of the 20th century. The former power station on Nollendorfer Straße laid the foundation for the city’s electrification, which shortly thereafter enabled the introduction of the electric tram. Today, the TRAFO area connects this historic industrial origin with modern use and monument preservation.
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Historic trams in operation
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