Your update on city life, tips, and upcoming events in Jena.
In the fight for survival in the Frauen-Bundesliga, the footballers of FC Carl Zeiss Jena have suffered a severe setback. The hard-fought basement duel against SGS Essen ended in a narrow 3-4 defeat for the Thuringian side.
A significant milestone in German and international medical research is imminent: A novel antibiotic against tuberculosis developed in Jena has reached the phase of final, decisive tests.
Eineborn, 24.04.2026 – A 36-year-old medicine delivery driver became the victim of a robbery in Eineborn on Thursday morning. Two currently unknown perpetrators attacked the man during his work and stole, among other things, his vehicle keys.
The “Bürger für Jena” parliamentary group aims to enable surfing in the heart of the city. A new resolution submitted to the city council seeks to examine whether the construction of a so-called standing wave in the Saale is feasible.
The outdoor pool season in Jena is imminent. Right on time for the public holiday on May 1st, the Südbad opens its gates, while the Ostbad follows suit two weeks later.
After around three decades of intensive renovation work, the medieval Lobdeburg castle ruins are once again open to the public. On Friday, the historic structure above the city of Jena was officially inaugurated.
Jena, April 24, 2026. This year’s “Trucker for Kids” rally successfully launched in Jena on Friday. A large convoy of 63 trucks is taking seriously ill children and their families to Erfurt for a carefree day.
On June 6, 2026, the “jobwalk” event will transform the center of Jena into a large-scale open-air job fair, offering approximately 1,000 vacancies directly on the Marktplatz.
Jena, April 24, 2026 – The Japanese cherry blossom is currently transforming parts of the Jena city area into a sea of pink blossoms. Those wishing to admire this natural spectacle must hurry, however, as the floral splendor on the trees usually only lasts for a few days before the rain of blossoms begins.
Jena, 24.04.2026 – For the first time in club history, the U17 girls of FC Carl Zeiss Jena have reached the final of the DFB-Pokal following a confident 2-0 home victory over RB Leipzig.