Jena, August 21, 2026 – The Zeiss-Planetarium Jena is expanding its family program with a new attraction: With ‘The Olchis – The Great Space Adventure’, the popular green cult figures are launching their first self-produced 360° adventure under the dome.
- Event: The Olchis – The Great Space Adventure (360° family film)
- Venue: Zeiss-Planetarium Jena, Am Planetarium 5, 07743 Jena
- Duration: August 21 to December 28, 2026
- Admission: Regular 13.50 Euro | Reduced 12.00 Euro | Family ticket (3 persons) 33.00 Euro
- Contact & Tickets: Phone 03641 885488 | E-Mail order@planetarium-jena.de | planetarium-jena.de/programm/die-olchis
Turbulent journey through the solar system
In this new production by successful author Erhard Dietl, the residents of the Schmuddelfing junkyard head for the stars. When Professor Brausewein completes a functional rocket, Olchi-Grandpa and the Olchi children do not hesitate to embark on a voyage of discovery toward the moon and planets. Along the way, young visitors learn interesting facts about our planetary system while the crew dodges comets and keeps an eye out for black holes.
For the 360° dome projection, well-known singer Stefanie Heinzmann lends her voice to the story as the narrator. In addition to visual effects and humorous twists, the format is specifically aimed at children of preschool and primary school age. The venue is thus building on successful formats such as the series Our Universe at the Planetarium Jena.
Important dates and showtimes
The performance period runs from the summer holidays through to the Christmas season. Tickets are available for advance purchase via the website as well as at the box office. The facility is barrier-free and suitable as a destination in any weather.
- Friday, 21.08.2026 at 14:30
- Saturday, 29.08.2026 at 13:00
- Tuesday, 01.09.2026 at 10:00
- Thursday, 03.09.2026 at 16:00
- Tuesday, 08.09.2026 at 14:30
- Wednesday, 09.09.2026 at 13:00
- Saturday, 12.09.2026 at 16:00
- Sunday, 13.09.2026 at 11:30
- Sunday, 20.09.2026 at 13:00
- Thursday, 24.09.2026 at 11:30
- Saturday, 26.09.2026 at 16:00
Further dates in October, November, and December 2026 can be viewed directly at the planetarium and at olchis-im-planetarium.de.
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The Olchis children’s books by Erhard Dietl
Perfect for your visit to the planetarium: The popular adventure stories of the Olchis for reading aloud or reading yourself.
Background: Children’s culture and the Zeiss-Planetarium
For over three decades, the ‘Olchis’ book series has delighted millions of young readers in German-speaking countries. For the Zeiss-Planetarium in Jena, which is considered the oldest operating projection planetarium in the world, tailor-made fulldome productions form a central pillar of the educational and cultural program for families and school classes.
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The Olchis – The Great Space Adventure
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