Your update on city life, tips, and upcoming events in Jena.
Jena, July 26, 2026: Starting today, the Zeiss-Planetarium Jena is presenting the new 360° children’s adventure ‘The Olchis – The Great Space Adventure’. In this story, written exclusively for planetariums, the iconic green characters travel to the stars for the first time.
Jena, July 26, 2026: The search for a psychotherapy slot is often lengthy. However, some practices in and around Jena are currently reporting available capacities for initial consultations and treatments.
On Sunday morning, an attempted burglary occurred at a residential house in Nauendorf. The resident was inside the building at the time of the incident.
Jena, July 25, 2026 – The Ernst-Abbe-Bücherei in Jena offers a regular and free hands-on activity for children and adults called ‘Tüftelsamstag’ (Tinkering Saturday).
The Zeiss-Planetarium Jena presents the family-friendly holiday program ‘Holidays under the stars – Star adventures at summer camp’.
Jena, July 25, 2026 – The historic Karmelitenkloster will regularly open its doors to history enthusiasts from July to October 2026. With free admission, the building, which was renovated in 2017, offers rare insights into the history of the city of Jena and the Reformation.
Jena, July 25, 2026: The Friedrich Schiller University Jena offers fascinating insights into the human body through its permanent exhibition at the Institute of Anatomy. The historical collection spans over 200 years, combining science with cultural history.
Jena, July 25, 2026: On the last weekend of July, the city center will once again become a meeting point for lovers of fine ceramic art. The 29th Jena Pottery Market invites visitors to browse, discover, and talk shop with free admission.
Thüringen/Jena, July 25, 2026: The summer holidays are all about adventure, discovery, and creativity. Throughout the Free State, museums, theme parks, and cultural sites offer a diverse range of activities for children and teenagers. Here is a structured overview of the most attractive destinations by category.
Starting this Friday, the UNIFOK Jena e.V. photo club presents its new annual exhibition titled ‘Querfeldein’ at the traditional restaurant ‘Zur Noll’.