Start of the school year in Jena: 916 first-graders and 1,139 fifth-graders
Jena welcomes 916 first-graders and 1,139 students transitioning to fifth grade for the upcoming school year starting August 17, 2026.
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A4 near Jena fully closed following truck accidents
Jena, August 12, 2026: Following two consecutive truck accidents, the A4 in the direction of Frankfurt remains fully closed. Traffic is backed up for approximately 15 kilometers.
Our Universe: Family Program at the Zeiss-Planetarium
Jena, 12.08.2026. The Zeiss-Planetarium Jena offers an informative experience for the whole family with the show ‘Our Universe’. The program illuminates our cosmic surroundings and makes complex astronomical topics easy to understand.
Jena Youth Climb the Neue Thüringer Hütte
Jena, August 11, 2026: Ten young people from Jena visited the Neue Thüringer Hütte in the Hohe Tauern National Park as part of a special holiday trip. The tour marks a successful first-time cooperation between various local youth facilities and the German Alpine Club (DAV), Jena Section.
Jena: Indecent exposure on the banks of the Saale
On Monday evening, an incident involving indecent exposure occurred in the Oberaue area of Jena. Police were notified of the event at approximately 7:00 PM.
Jena: More apartments for the “dotsource Campus”
Jena, August 10, 2026 – As part of urban development, the Jena city administration is planning an adjustment to the “dotsource Campus” project on Saalbahnhofstraße. The goal is to create additional living space by redesigning the top floors.
OBI-Tunnel Jena: Provisional passage from August 17
Starting Monday, August 17, 2026, the pedestrian connection through the OBI-Tunnel will be reopened as a provisional path.
Space Tour: Music Show at the Zeiss-Planetarium Jena
The Zeiss-Planetarium Jena presents ‘Space Tour’, a new format combining astronomical education with a curated music show.
Beate Debus: Sculpture Exhibition at the Botanical Garden
Jena, August 10, 2026 – This year’s sculpture exhibition by the Jenaer Kunstverein has opened at the Botanical Garden of the University of Jena.
Jena: Special Exhibition ‘100 Years of the Umspannwerk Nord’
To mark the centenary of the Umspannwerk Jena Nord, Imaginata is hosting an interactive special exhibition detailing the site’s technical significance for regional energy supply.