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Jena, April 03, 2026 – The first free museum Sunday in Jena recorded significant visitor interest. On March 29, nearly 600 guests took advantage of the offer to visit the Städtische Museen of the City of Light without an admission ticket.
Jenaer Nahverkehr celebrates its 125th anniversary with a special run of the city’s oldest historical tram, marking over a century of public transport history in the Saalestadt.
The Staatliches Schulamt Ostthüringen has halted the previous admission process with free school choice in Jena. In the future, school placements are to be based more heavily on the place of residence, causing significant concern among parents and city politicians.
Drivers in Jena should be cautious today, Friday, March 27, 2026. Several mobile speed cameras are active across the city, including locations in Jena-Nord and Maua, to monitor speed limits.
Jena, March 27, 2026. After nearly two decades, the traditional shop “Manufaktura” in downtown Jena is closing. Economic difficulties caused by the pandemic and a severe health blow force the owner couple to finally give up their life’s work.
The Munich-based band Dreiviertelblut is bringing their unique ‘folklore-free folk music’ to Jena. The concert is scheduled for April 2027 at the traditional F-Haus venue.
Jena, 21.03.2026 – Drivers in Jena must expect mobile speed checks at several locations this Saturday. According to current reports, speed cameras are being deployed in the city area again to increase road safety, affecting various districts in the east and west of the city.
German rapper Ferris MC will perform at Kassablanca in Jena on November 27, 2026, as part of his extensive nationwide autumn tour.
A look back at September 1900 shows the Marktplatz in Jena as a vibrant center of trade and social life, overseen by the mechanical figure Schnapphans.
Jena’s women’s football team has successfully reached the semi-finals of the DFB-Pokal. A goal by Swedish player Alcaide secured the victory for the Thuringian side.