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Your update on city life, tips, and upcoming events in Jena.
Jena and the surrounding area offer a diverse program for the start of the week, including outdoor activities in the Jenaer Forst and cultural highlights like the Aladin musical, perfect for the winter holidays.
Jena (16.02.2026) – Thüringen often prides itself on its high density of cultural institutions. However, away from the major landmarks like the Wartburg or the Weimarer Klassik sites, the reality often looks bleak. A research project at the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena is now addressing this very issue.
A missing teenager from Jena has been found safe in Kassel. Police confirm the search is over with no evidence of criminal activity, highlighting successful cross-state cooperation.
The Jena sports community is rallying behind one of its own. A donation account has been established for former coach Weber to provide financial support during a challenging personal period.
The year 2026 has barely begun, yet Uniklinikum Jena has already celebrated a significant milestone. On January 28, little Anastasia Theresa was born, marking the 100th birth of the year at the clinic. Weighing 3,450 grams and measuring 52 centimeters, the healthy baby girl is a joyful addition to her family and a testament to the busy start of the year for local midwives.
Traffic checks are underway in Jena’s city center today, February 12, 2026. A mobile speed camera has been spotted in the Grietgasse, where a strict 20 km/h limit is enforced. Drivers are urged to be cautious in this busy area to ensure the safety of pedestrians and cyclists. Stay informed about current traffic controls in the city.
As schools close for the Thuringian winter holidays from February 16 to 22, 2026, Jena offers a diverse program for families. From shadow theater at the Romantikerhaus to cosmic art workshops at the Kunstsammlung Jena, the city combines education with entertainment. Discover creative highlights and regional excursions designed to keep children engaged and inspired during the break.
To mark European 112 Day, the City of Jena and its regional control center celebrated five years of successful cooperation while looking ahead to the future. With the launch of the “PiLOT.112” project, the region is modernizing its emergency response through digital innovation. Discover how improved networking and faster dispatching will enhance public safety in Jena and the surrounding Thüringen districts.
The ADAC rescue helicopter ‘Christoph 70’ saw a significant increase in activity in 2025. Stationed at Jena-Schöngleina, the crew completed 1,089 missions—a 12 percent rise from the previous year. Primarily responding to traffic accidents and cardiovascular emergencies within a 70-kilometer radius, the yellow helicopter remains an indispensable lifesaver for the city and its surrounding regions.
Jena became the epicenter of Thüringen’s labor action as public sector workers gathered for a massive warning strike. Demanding a 7% pay rise to combat inflation, employees from administrations, Kitas, and transit sent a clear message. With central services across the city impacted, the rally marks a significant escalation in the ongoing collective bargaining round.