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On Sunday, May 17, 2026, retailers in Jena invite the public to a shopping Sunday. As part of the spring season, shops will open their doors for a relaxed weekend shopping experience.
On May 19, 2026, Jena celebrates the 13th Day of Diversity at Holzmarkt. Under the motto “Together a Whole,” numerous organizations invite the public to an afternoon of music, information, and interactive activities promoting inclusion and tolerance.
Jena, 13.05.2026 – This coming Sunday, retailers in Jena will exceptionally open their doors for a relaxed weekend shopping trip. For the shopping Sunday on May 17, 2026, the retail sector invites the public to shop.
On Friday, April 24, 2026, the Protestant Congregation of Jena will host an information evening regarding the practice and ethics of church asylum, featuring experts and personal insights.
The main building of the Imaginata, the former Umspannwerk Jena-Nord, celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. To mark the occasion, the institution is hosting a “Storytelling Café” to highlight the history of local power supply and the events surrounding the historic building.
Starting at the end of March, the university city of Jena invites visitors to a special discovery tour. A new three-hour tour combines exciting insights into the city’s history with exclusive culinary stops in the Jena city center.
The New Year’s swim in Jena’s Südbad, originally planned for the turn of the year, will be held this coming weekend after the Schleichersee was covered in a thick layer of ice for weeks.
Jena, February 26, 2026. The New Year’s swim at Schleichersee, originally planned for the turn of the year, will be held in March. After the thick ice cover on the water has finally melted, Jenaer Bäder now invites all the brave and curious to join in for ice swimming.