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Burgau/Jena, July 30, 2026 – Construction work on the third fish ladder at the weir in the Burgau district of Jena has been officially completed. The construction of this facility creates a central prerequisite for further improving the biological connectivity of the Saale river within the city area.
The city council faction ‘Bürger for Jena’ has submitted an official motion to examine the construction of a standing surf wave in the Saale river. While the project promises tourism benefits, it faces ecological concerns and significant safety issues.
The city of Jena is advancing its municipal heat planning and plans to use treated wastewater as a future-oriented heating source. Up to 12,000 households are to be supplied in a climate-friendly manner in the future.
Jena, 12.05.2026. Animal-related operation in the center of Jena: On Monday morning, a duck family of fourteen brought road traffic on a major artery to a brief standstill.
The „Bürger für Jena“ voter group wants to enable surfing on the Saale and has submitted a corresponding resolution to the city council. The model for the ambitious project is the famous Eisbachwelle in München.
Jena, 06.05.2026. The popular Strand 22 in Paradiespark opens its doors for this year’s summer season on May 9. Visitors can expect a diverse program of electronic music, relaxation on the banks of the Saale, and special activities.
Jena, May 6, 2026. The popular children’s and family festival “Dein Tag im Paradies” is just around the corner. On May 30, numerous local actors will present a colorful program – however, due to construction, there is a new venue directly on the Saale this year.
The “Bürger für Jena” parliamentary group aims to enable surfing in the heart of the city. A new resolution submitted to the city council seeks to examine whether the construction of a so-called standing wave in the Saale is feasible.
On the occasion of “Beaver Day,” NABU Thüringen highlights the ecological and economic importance of Europe’s largest rodent as a natural landscape architect that saves costs on revitalization.
With more than 500 volunteers, the annual “SaalePutz” environmental campaign in Jena achieved record participation this year. Participants cleared the banks and waters of the Saale of waste, while a new scientific program allowed citizens to investigate water quality.