Your update on city life, tips, and upcoming events in Jena.
Starting March 2, 2026, Jenaer Nahverkehr will continue construction work for the barrier-free expansion of the Jenertal stop, leading to traffic restrictions on Stadtrodaer Straße until mid-June.
Jena, 27.02.2026 – The GalaxSea leisure pool is bidding farewell to its sauna guests with a special event before the upcoming renovation work begins. On March 6, 2026, the last major themed sauna night for the time being will take place under the Far Eastern motto “Hanami – The Asian Sauna Night of the Senses.”
Due to a 51-hour warning strike in public transport, Jenaer Nahverkehr has organized a limited emergency schedule for Friday, focusing on the vital connection between the city center and the southern districts.
Jena, 27.02.2026. Transmitting sensitive health data with absolute security is one of the major challenges of modern medicine and IT. A research consortium has now achieved a decisive milestone in tap-proof data transmission to Jena.
An attempted burglary at the Jenaer Planetarium failed this week. Despite the building being under renovation, solid security technology prevented the unknown perpetrator from entering.
A secure lock prevented the total loss of a bicycle in an apartment building in Zwätzen. Unknown perpetrators broke into a cellar compartment but were forced to leave the bike behind, fleeing with loose accessories instead.
A physical altercation occurred between several passengers on a Line 1 tram on Thursday afternoon. Police are now looking for witnesses to the incident, which included the display of an unconstitutional gesture.
Despite the large-scale warning strike in Jena’s public transport system, there is an all-clear for commuters on certain routes. Since the employees of PVG Weimarer Land GmbH are not participating in the industrial action, some trips on lines 16 and 28 will take place as usual.
On Thursday afternoon, an incident occurred on a Line 1 tram in Jena where a woman displayed an unconstitutional gesture. Criminal police have launched an investigation and are seeking witnesses.
Stadtroda/Jena, February 27, 2026. High distinction for a dedicated physician from the region: Dr. Udo Polzer, Medical Director of the Asklepios Fachklinikum Stadtroda, was honored for his tireless voluntary commitment to Multiple Sclerosis patients. Due to the geographical proximity, numerous affected individuals from the Jena area also benefit from this.