Your update on city life, tips, and upcoming events in Jena.
Starting today, Jenaer Nahverkehr is conducting an anonymous passenger survey on all bus and tram lines to record ticket usage and ensure fair compensation for transport services.
The Familienzentrum Klex in Jena-Nord invites families to its large spring clothing market on the upcoming weekend, combining sustainable shopping with support for local social projects.
A serious traffic accident occurred in Jena-Winzerla on Monday morning when a cyclist collided with a tram at Enver-Şimşek-Platz. The cyclist sustained severe injuries, and tram services were temporarily disrupted.
A fully automated 24/7 supermarket named “Tante Zukunft” has opened at Holzmarkt in Jena. Using robotic technology, the store offers a futuristic shopping experience around the clock, addressing retail challenges like staff shortages.
On February 28, 2026, the Universitätsklinikum Jena (UKJ) will host a comprehensive information day at StadtLab am Markt to provide guidance, orientation, and support for patients and families affected by rare diseases.
A triggered smoke detector in Kahla led to a fire department and police operation on Sunday evening. A defective stove caused massive smoke development that spread to a neighboring apartment. No injuries were reported.
A series of property damages to parked cars led Jena police to a more serious crime scene: In the night from Saturday to Sunday, unknown perpetrators broke into a house in Wenigenjena. The Kriminalpolizei has launched an investigation.
Hermsdorf/Jena, February 23, 2026. A heavily intoxicated driver nearly struck a pedestrian in Hermsdorf in the neighboring Saale-Holzland-Kreis. Police stopped the man shortly after with a blood alcohol level of 1.27 per mille. Officers are now urgently searching for the endangered passerby and other witnesses to the incident.
For the 20th time, the significant regional trade fair “Bauen im Fokus” is drawing thousands of interested visitors to the Sparkassen-Arena in Jena this weekend, featuring 250 exhibitors and a focus on energy efficiency.
Police in Jena have launched an investigation after pry marks were discovered on a school window in the Tatzendpromenade area of Jena-West.