Jena Lokal - Local News, Events & Culture
Your update on city life, tips, and upcoming events in Jena.
The Zeiss-Planetarium Jena invites young visitors to a special musical journey with the children’s musical ‘Der Notenbaum’, which brings the world of sounds to life in a child-friendly way.
Jena, August 26, 2026 – With the internationally acclaimed family program ‘Magic Globe – The Secret of the Seasons,’ the Zeiss-Planetarium Jena offers a child-friendly blend of entertainment and education. The production explores scientific phenomena surrounding the cycle of day and night as well as the changing seasons.
The Bunter Markt on the Jenaer Marktplatz offers a variety of household goods, textiles, and accessories. Find out about upcoming dates and scheduled cancellations here.
An overview of the economic situation in Thüringen, comparing regional salary levels and living expenses between urban centers like Jena and rural areas.
Jena, August 25, 2026 – A new, multi-part exhibition titled ‘ENERGY – WHAT MOVES US’ opened in Jena on Tuesday. The exhibition focuses on the future of local energy supply and the technologies already being implemented in the city today.
Jena, August 25, 2026. Kommunalservice Jena (KSJ) is reaching another milestone on the path to sustainable energy supply by constructing its first company-owned photovoltaic system at the Löbstedter Straße site.
Jena – On Monday afternoon (August 24, 2026), a serious traffic accident occurred on Erlanger Allee in Jena involving a motorcyclist and a female pedestrian. Both individuals sustained serious to critical injuries.
The 18th FullDome Festival has begun at the Zeiss-Planetarium Jena under the motto ‘Praise the Dome’. The event is one of the world’s most important platforms for 360-degree films and digital media art.
Jena, August 25, 2026 – Citizens in Jena can now submit their applications for housing benefits digitally. The new online service allows applications to be made 24/7.
Jena, August 25, 2026 – Two people were seriously injured in a major traffic accident in Jena on Monday afternoon. The incident occurred near the Am Klinikum intersection.