Weekend Tips: Street Food in Weimar and Library Night in Apolda
The upcoming weekend in Thuringia offers numerous excursion destinations, including a Street Food Festival in Weimar and the Long Library Night in Apolda.
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The upcoming weekend in Thuringia offers numerous excursion destinations, including a Street Food Festival in Weimar and the Long Library Night in Apolda.
Jena, April 16, 2026. Jena literature professor Dirk von Petersdorff presents his latest work. Following previous publications in the field of poetry, his new book “Abschied von der Leichtigkeit” focuses on biographical themes, accompanied by a reading in the city on the Saale.
Weimar author Annette Seemann visits Jena to present her latest work on the extraordinary lives of Erika, Monika, and Elisabeth Mann.
Jena, 16.04.2026. The Studierendenwerk Thüringen is providing financial support to committed students: A significantly increased funding budget of 30,000 euros per half-year will be available for cultural, sporting, and intercultural projects in the future.
On Thursday morning, a taxi crashed into a tree at the central bus hub Teichgraben in Jena. Despite the busy location during rush hour, no bystanders were injured according to current reports.
Unexpected personnel decision at FC Carl Zeiss Jena: The club’s sporting director is stepping down from her position completely unexpectedly. The exact background of this sudden move is currently still unclear.
A school internship laid the foundation for a promising career in the regional craft sector. 21-year-old Jonas Hammen is demonstrating exceptional performance as an aspiring plant mechanic, championing practical dual vocational training.
The U17 junior team of FC Carl Zeiss Jena has reached the DFB-Pokal final for the first time after a confident 2-0 victory over RB Leipzig.
Theaterhaus Jena presents the world premiere of the production “This is just us – naked in the face of the world,” exploring a profound friendship between two women from Europe and Africa.
Jena, 15.04.2026. With a diverse district festival at Westsportplatz, the district opens the new outdoor season on April 25 and 26. The event combines traditional customs with various sports and participation offers for families and club members.