30 Years of Papiermühle Jena: Free Family Festival
The Braugasthof Papiermühle is celebrating its 30th anniversary and invites the public to a large commemorative festival featuring a diverse entertainment program for the whole family.
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Jena: How a laboratory robot is accelerating research
Jena, August 23, 2026. At the Leibniz Institute for Natural Product Research and Infection Biology (Leibniz-HKI) in Jena, an automated robotics platform is revolutionizing the search for new drugs. The system, known as JenXplor, screens large numbers of samples with high automation to identify drug candidates against dangerous infectious diseases.
Jena: Planetarium presents Aurora Borealis show
Jena, August 22, 2026 – The Zeiss-Planetarium Jena is taking its audience on a visual expedition to the far north: the production ‘Aurora – Magic of the North’ is an immersive show for families and astronomy enthusiasts that combines scientific insights with footage of the northern lights.
Anatomical Collection Jena: Insights into the Human Body
Jena, 22.08.2026 – The Friedrich Schiller University Jena offers an extraordinary and educational excursion destination with its traditional Anatomical Collection. Visitors can explore the functionality of the human body through authentic specimens and detailed models.
Forest Bathing in Jena: Dates and Registration
Jena, August 22, 2026: The Jena City Forest offers guided forest bathing sessions, where participants can find relaxation through targeted sensory exercises in the woods.
Jena Kulturarena: Virtuoso Jazz by Robinson Khoury
Jena, August 22, 2026 – The French trio Robinson Khoury – MŸA impressed the audience at the Jena Kulturarena on Friday evening with exceptional musical quality. While unsettled weather led to a comparatively low turnout, it created a particularly dense and intimate atmosphere in front of the stage.
Solar Eclipse 2027 in Jena: Times, Spots & Safety Tips
The skies over Thuringia are set to host a spectacular celestial event: On the morning of August 2, 2027, the moon will pass in front of the sun, producing a striking partial solar eclipse in Jena. Around 40 percent of the solar disk will be covered around midday. Event: Partial Solar Eclipse 2027 (Magnitude 0.50) … Read more
Jena: Track construction at Paradiesbrücke delayed
Jena, 21.08.2026 – Ongoing track construction work at the Paradiesbrücke in Jena cannot be completed as scheduled. The reason for this is newly discovered damage to the underlying structure, which necessitates a multi-week extension of the construction period.
Jena: Topics of the Lord Mayor’s new video message
In his latest video message, Jena’s Lord Mayor Dr. Thomas Nitzsche provides information on current projects, appointments, and developments in the city.
Zeiss-Planetarium Jena: New Olchis Space Adventure
The Zeiss-Planetarium Jena is expanding its family program with a new attraction: ‘The Olchis – The Great Space Adventure’ marks the debut of the popular green characters in their own 360° dome production.