Jena, July 23, 2026 – The Zeiss-Planetarium Jena is expanding its family program with a special attraction: with the new 360° show “The Olchis – The Great Space Adventure,” the well-known children’s book characters are launching into space on the dome screen for the first time.
- Event: 360° family show “The Olchis – The Great Space Adventure”
- Location: Zeiss-Planetarium Jena, Am Planetarium 5, 07743 Jena
- Premiere: Thursday, July 23, 2026, at 10:00 AM (further dates until the end of 2026)
- Admission prices: Standard: €13.50 | Reduced: €12.00 | Family ticket (3 persons): €33.00
- Ticket booking: Online at www.planetarium-jena.de, via email to order@planetarium-jena.de, or by phone at 03641 885488
Exclusive script by Erhard Dietl for the planetarium
The green family from Schmuddelfing has been delighting millions of fans for over 30 years. Following numerous books, audio plays, and a feature film, Erhard Dietl has now written a story exclusively for this production, specifically adapted for the full-dome format. Swiss singer Stefanie Heinzmann serves as the narrator, guiding the audience through the immersive presentation.
The plot takes the Olchis far beyond their junkyard: when Professor Brausewein builds a rocket, the family embarks on a journey to the moon and the planets of our solar system. In addition to dodging comets and searching for black holes, the protagonists must overcome technical malfunctions and find the suddenly missing Grandpa Olchi. Beyond entertainment, the show conveys child-friendly facts about our universe.
Dates and booking options
The new production is aimed at families and children’s groups and will be featured regularly in the schedule starting in July. Initial dates include:
- Thursday, July 23, 2026, 10:00 AM
- Sunday, July 26, 2026, 11:30 AM
- Friday, July 31, 2026, 2:30 PM
- Sunday, August 2, 2026, 1:00 PM
Tickets can be reserved in advance via the planetarium’s website or purchased directly at the box office. The show complements the facility’s existing educational offerings, where visitors can also embark on an astronomical journey through time at the Zeiss-Planetarium Jena outside of the children’s programs.
Culture & City Life: Modern full-dome technology in a historic building
Opened in 1926, the Zeiss-Planetarium Jena is considered the oldest operating projection planetarium in the world. In addition to classic astronomical lectures, the facility uses state-of-the-art full-dome projection technology to visually present scientific topics and cultural content. The combination of popular children’s book characters with astronomical education makes the planetarium a central extracurricular learning location in Thuringia.
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The Olchis – The Great Space Adventure
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