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On June 21, 2026, the „Strandschleicher“ beach bar at Jena’s Südbad will host an afternoon of electronic music as part of the nationwide Fête de la Musique, featuring regional DJs and summer activities.
Due to the high-risk football match between FC Carl Zeiss Jena and Rot-Weiß Erfurt, the Südbad and the „Strandschleicher“ beach bar will remain closed this Saturday. Extensive security measures and road closures in the Oberaue area are the primary reasons.
Jena, 05.05.2026 – The first “FeierAbend” of the season at Strandschleicher in Jena has been cancelled. Jenaer Bäder have called off the event for the upcoming Thursday due to weather conditions.
The summer season in Jena is casting its first shadows ahead: The Jenaer Bädergesellschaft invites you to the first “FeierAbend” at the Strandschleicher in early May. Visitors can expect a relaxed start to the warm season directly at the Schleichersee with culinary and musical accompaniment.
Jena, 16.03.2026 – Two new beach volleyball courts with a modern floodlight system are currently being built at Strandschleicher. With a symbolic groundbreaking ceremony on March 12, Jenaer Bädergesellschaft started the expansion of the facility to a future total of eight professional sand courts.