Your update on city life, tips, and upcoming events in Jena.
Jena (April 13, 2026) – Drivers in northern Jena must ease off the accelerator today. On Monday, police are conducting mobile speed checks in the rural districts of Kunitz and Laasan to increase road safety.
A young talent from the City of Light is making a name for himself: Nils Küsel, who grew up in Jena, has developed into one of Germany’s most influential content creators. From his childhood bedroom at home, he made the leap into the international fashion scene.
For the first time in history, the U17 girls of FC Carl Zeiss Jena have reached the final of the DFB-Pokal. Following a sovereign 2-0 victory over RB Leipzig, the team led by coach Roy Bergner secured their ticket to the final over the weekend.
Jena, April 12, 2026 – An everyday situation at Camsdorfer Ufer completely escalated on Saturday afternoon. A 42-year-old man racially insulted a mother simply because her car briefly blocked the sidewalk.
A 24-year-old man triggered a police operation in Jena on Friday evening after faking a robbery. Investigations revealed that he self-inflicted his injuries and had previously racially insulted other individuals.
Music fans in Jena can look forward to the coming autumn: The band Vinsta has announced a performance at Café Wagner for November 5, 2026, as part of an extensive tour.
An everyday turning maneuver ended literally in the water on Thursday afternoon in the tranquil Lippersdorf. An 81-year-old driver underestimated the proximity to a stream while maneuvering, causing her vehicle to slide completely into the water.
On Thursday afternoon, police had to intervene in Jena’s city center after a heavily intoxicated man harassed employees and refused to leave a shop. The incident ended with the individual being taken into custody.
FC Carl Zeiss Jena’s junior girls have secured their place in the DFB-Pokal final after a 2-0 victory over RB Leipzig in the semi-finals.
In a multi-family house in Jena-Nord, a series of basement burglaries occurred on Friday. Unknown perpetrators forcibly broke the padlocks of eight basement compartments but, according to initial findings, did not take any loot.