Jena: Planetarium reopens modernized for its 100th anniversary

Symbolbild: Jena: Planetarium öffnet modernisiert zum 100. Geburtstag

Jena, July 15, 2026 – Just in time for its 100th anniversary, the world’s oldest large-scale planetarium enters a new era: following extensive renovations, the Zeiss-Planetarium Jena is reopening its doors. Visitors can look forward to a globally unique combination of state-of-the-art projection technology and groundbreaking acoustics.

100 Years of the Zeiss-Planetarium Jena: Anniversary and Summer Tips

Symbolbild: 100 Jahre Zeiss-Planetarium Jena: Jubiläum und Sommertipps

Jena, July 15, 2026. The Zeiss-Planetarium in Jena celebrates its 100th anniversary on July 18 and reopens its doors following extensive modernization just in time for the jubilee. The milestone birthday is accompanied by a diverse summer cultural and leisure program throughout the ‘Lichtstadt’.

Jena: Zeiss-Planetarium reopens after modernization

Symbolbild: Jena: Zeiss-Planetarium öffnet nach Modernisierung

Jena, July 14, 2026. After a six-month modernization phase, the world’s oldest large-scale planetarium in Jena is reopening its doors to visitors. Just in time for its 100th anniversary, the historic facility has been extensively renovated and equipped with cutting-edge image and sound technology.

Immersive Sounds: “Concert II” at the Zeiss-Planetarium Jena

Symbolbild: Immersive Klänge: „Concert II“ im Planetarium Jena

Experience a unique fusion of music and cosmos. On July 16, 2026, the Zeiss-Planetarium Jena hosts “Concert II,” an extraordinary audiovisual event blending live performance with spectacular dome projections. Don’t miss this immersive journey through sound and starlight in the heart of Jena.

Pink Natural Spectacle: The Most Beautiful Places for Cherry Blossoms in Jena

Symbolbild: Rosa Naturschauspiel: Die schönsten Orte für die Kirschblüte in Jena

Jena, April 24, 2026 – The Japanese cherry blossom is currently transforming parts of the Jena city area into a sea of pink blossoms. Those wishing to admire this natural spectacle must hurry, however, as the floral splendor on the trees usually only lasts for a few days before the rain of blossoms begins.