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The renowned and controversial artist Jonathan Meese brings his radical vision to Jena. The new exhibition at the Kunstsammlung Jena features around 300 works exploring myths and the world of Richard Wagner.
The Jena Ordnungsamt is expanding its fleet with service bicycles to increase flexibility and environmental friendliness. Simultaneously, track construction work is causing a tram closure to Lobeda-Ost until April 18.
Jena, 13.04.2026 – Several basement compartments in an apartment building in Jena-Nord were forcibly opened over the past few days. Despite property damage, the perpetrators reportedly left without any loot according to initial findings.
On April 11, 2026, the 23rd Thuringian Wood Market attracted thousands of visitors to Jena’s city center, transforming Eichplatz and Marktplatz into a hub for traditional craftsmanship and sustainable materials.
Jena, April 13, 2026. As spring arrives in Jena, a driveway on Ricarda-Huch-Weg blooms with particular color. For nearly a decade and a half, retiree Egon Kulow has been planting and maintaining a flower bed by hand, which residents affectionately celebrate as the “most beautiful driveway in the city.”
On April 30, 2026, a guided hike to the Fuchsturm will be offered specifically for people with dementia and their relatives, focusing on physical activity and social interaction.
A significant historical find enriches the city’s art collection: A lithograph by the expressionist Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, lost during the Nazi era, has returned to Jena after unexpectedly appearing on the art market.
Jena (April 13, 2026) – Drivers in northern Jena must ease off the accelerator today. On Monday, police are conducting mobile speed checks in the rural districts of Kunitz and Laasan to increase road safety.
A young talent from the City of Light is making a name for himself: Nils Küsel, who grew up in Jena, has developed into one of Germany’s most influential content creators. From his childhood bedroom at home, he made the leap into the international fashion scene.
For the first time in history, the U17 girls of FC Carl Zeiss Jena have reached the final of the DFB-Pokal. Following a sovereign 2-0 victory over RB Leipzig, the team led by coach Roy Bergner secured their ticket to the final over the weekend.