Dornburg Palace Night 2026: Highlights near Jena
On Saturday, August 29, 2026, the Dornburger Schlössernacht returns with an atmospheric summer evening of music, light art, and regional cuisine.
Thuringia
MDV Expansion: Key Rail Success Secured for Jena
Jena, July 8, 2026 – A significant milestone for rail transport in Thuringia is within reach: funding for the further expansion of the Mitte-Deutschland-Verbindung (MDV) has been anchored in the cabinet draft for the upcoming federal budget.
University Summer Festival in Jena: Celebrations on Schiller Day
Jena, July 7, 2026. The Friedrich Schiller University invites the public to its traditional summer festival on the extensive grounds in the heart of the city, combining academic tradition with a diverse cultural program.
Jena 2035: City Council confirms new Strategy Board
Jena, 06.07.2026 – The City Council has approved the official establishment of the Strategy Board for the forward-looking ‘Jena 2035’ process. This advisory body is intended to support the long-term development of the Thuringian university city by bringing together administration, politics, and the public.
Sculptures in the Botanical Garden: Beate Debus exhibits in Jena
Jena, July 3, 2026 – A special outdoor art exhibition begins today, Friday, at the Botanischer Garten Jena: Under the title “gewachsen und gegossen” (grown and cast), sculptor Beate Debus, who lives in the Rhön region, presents her impressive sculptures amidst the blooming nature.
Weekend Excursion Tips: Dino Safari and Summer Festival on the Jenzig
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.
Supra-local Assistance: Jena Fire Department Supports Firefighting Operations in Meuselwitz
The Jena Fire Department is providing support for a major fire in Meuselwitz, demonstrating the close cooperation between Thuringian fire services during complex emergencies.
Speed Cameras in Jena on Monday: Locations of Today’s Checks
Jena, 29.06.2026 – This Monday, road users in Jena must prepare for mobile speed measurements. Currently, one checkpoint has been reported in the urban area.
CSD Jena 2026: Thuringia’s Largest Christopher Street Day Expected on Saturday
Jena, 16.06.2026 – This coming Saturday, June 20, the Christopher Street Day (CSD) will once again move through the streets of Jena. Organizers expect several thousand participants for the largest demonstration for the rights of the queer community in all of Thuringia.
Medical Masterpiece: Four Lung Transplants in Eight Days at UKJ
Jena University Hospital (UKJ) has achieved an extraordinary medical feat: within just eight days, surgeons at the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery successfully transplanted four donor lungs. All patients survived the highly complex procedures without complications.