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Jena, July 02, 2026 – Just in time for the start of the Thuringian summer holidays, the Jenzig offers exciting leisure activities for families and nature enthusiasts this coming weekend. In addition to the interactive dinosaur trail, an atmospheric event with a panoramic view awaits on Jena’s local mountain.
The Jenzig-Gesellschaft invites visitors to its traditional summer festival on July 4, 2026, featuring live music and culinary delights on the mountain terrace of Jena’s famous local mountain.
Jena (May 16, 2026) – The outdoor pool season in Jena has opened. On Friday, the traditional ‘Anbaden’ took place at Ostbad, marking the start of this year’s open-air swimming season.
The May holidays provide the perfect opportunity for regional excursions. MDR Kultur recommends family-friendly destinations in Jena, Dresden, and Jerichow, highlighting Jena’s dinosaur trail.
Jena, March 31, 2026. The outdoor pool season in Jena is ready to go: The popular Ostbad opens its gates to bathers in mid-May. The Jenaer Bäder traditionally invite all interested parties to the start of the summer season.
A look back at the year 1900 reveals how the month of May sustainably shaped the development of Jena. While the city was connected to international long-distance rail traffic via the Saalbahnhof, citizens simultaneously focused on their local nature and founded the Jenzig-Gesellschaft to maintain the local mountain.