Jena, September 3, 2026 – Due to the upcoming Jena Altstadtfest, temporary closures and traffic disruptions will be necessary in the city center starting next week. The city administration and organizers ask citizens and motorists to take note of the changed traffic routing.
- Event: Traffic restrictions and closures for the Altstadtfest
- Closure period: September 7 to September 21, 2026
- Location: Eichplatz parking lot / Rathausgasse
- Weekly market relocation: September 7 to September 19, 2026, to Rathausgasse
- Further information: www.jenakultur.de/maerkte
Closure at Eichplatz and in Rathausgasse
From September 7 to September 21, 2026, the parking lot at Eichplatz, including Rathausgasse, will be fully closed to vehicular traffic. The area will serve as a setup and activity space for the traditional city festival, which officially begins on September 11. Motorists should expect significant restrictions and the loss of parking spaces in this area.
Relocation of the Jena weekly market
The closures also affect the vendors of the weekly market. To ensure the supply for citizens, the weekly market will temporarily move to Rathausgasse from September 7 to September 19, 2026. Visitors will find the usual range of fresh produce and goods from regional vendors there.
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Traffic restrictions for the Altstadtfest
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