Accessible Jenertal tram stop to resume service on August 15
Jena, August 14, 2026 – Extensive construction work at the Jenertal stop and maintenance on the tram tracks in Oberaue have been successfully completed.
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Aurora at the Planetarium: The Magic of the Northern Lights in Jena
Jena, August 14, 2026: The Zeiss-Planetarium invites visitors to rediscover the phenomenon of the aurora borealis in an immersive show. The production ‘Aurora – Magic of the North’ combines scientific findings with spectacular visual recordings.
Robot Girlzz: Technology Workshop at the EAB Jena
Jena, August 14, 2026: The Ernst-Abbe-Bücherei is hosting a special workshop for tech-savvy girls today. Under the title “Robot Girlzz,” primary school students are discovering the world of building and engineering.
Imaginata Jena: Holiday Workshops for Children
In the final week of the Thuringian summer holidays, the Imaginata in Jena is hosting a diverse holiday program featuring two specialized workshops for children and teenagers.
Jena: Exploring biodiversity in the garden with “MikroSafari”
Jena, August 13, 2026 – How does garden maintenance affect local insect and plant life? As part of her doctoral thesis, biologist Maya Bosch is investigating biodiversity in Jena’s allotment gardens and is calling on citizens to participate.
Jena: Redesign of Ernst-Abbe-Platz – Public Participation Period Ending
The city of Jena reminds citizens that the online participation process for the planned redesign of Ernst-Abbe-Platz is entering its final phase.
Jena: Family show “The Enchanted Reef” at the Planetarium
Jena, 13.08.2026 – The new family program “The Enchanted Reef” is launching at the Zeiss-Planetarium Jena. The show is aimed at young visitors and combines entertainment with educational content.
Weekend Tips: Events in Jena and Gotha
Jena and Gotha, August 13, 2026: The region offers two cultural highlights featuring open-air music for the upcoming weekend.
Jena Old Town Festival 2026: Program and Service Information
Jena, August 12, 2026 – From September 11 to 20, 2026, Jena’s city center will once again transform into a festival zone. The historic Jena Old Town Festival offers ten days of entertainment, culinary options, and a musical program for all generations.
Fraud in Jena: Bogus repairmen steal 1,000 euros
Two unidentified men posed as property management employees to gain access to a senior citizen’s apartment in Jena, stealing over 1,000 euros in cash.