Your update on city life, tips, and upcoming events in Jena.
A nighttime special operation in Ernst-Thälmann-Straße in Apolda led to a large-scale deployment of emergency and police forces on Wednesday night. A man armed with knives in a state of psychological distress was overpowered by special forces from the Thuringian Landeskriminalamt (LKA) after approximately one hour.
The Imaginata exhibition in Jena-Nord has launched a 30-day crowdfunding campaign to raise 15,000 euros for the replacement of its iconic, weathered rooftop sphere in time for its 30th anniversary.
Remaining spots are still available for the popular Seahorse swimming crash courses at Schwimmparadies Jena-Lobeda during the summer holidays. Parents can register their children at short notice.
The Jena-based social media agency Somengo has been awarded Gold at the prestigious German Brand Award 2026 for its “FREIHEIT” campaign. The project, realized in cooperation with Thüringer Tourismus GmbH and Diemar Jung Zapfe, achieved an immense digital reach.
The pioneering „Smartes Quartier“ model project in Jena-Lobeda has been awarded the DW-Zukunftspreis der Immobilienwirtschaft 2026 for its innovative combination of affordable housing, modern technology, and climate protection.
The Jena-based high-tech company Analytik Jena has been honored with the prestigious German Innovation Award for its innovative PlasmaQuant 9200 spectrometer system.
The Jenzig-Gesellschaft invites visitors to its traditional summer festival on July 4, 2026, featuring live music and culinary delights on the mountain terrace of Jena’s famous local mountain.
Jena, July 1, 2026 – Jena’s concert summer is gaining momentum: As part of this year’s Kulturarena, high-profile live performances are on the program for July. Music fans can look forward to a mix of international soul, hip-hop, and unconventional world music pop.
Gösen/Hainchen, July 1, 2026 – In a serious head-on collision on the L1071 state road on Monday evening, two drivers were miraculously only slightly injured. The accident led to a temporary full closure of the route between Gösen and Hainchen.
Commuters on the busy rail line between Halle, Jena, and Saalfeld must prepare for significant delays. Due to upcoming construction work, a section of the track will be completely closed to train traffic.