European Mobility Week

Saturday, September 12, 2026

Stabil Mobil – Special Bike Show 

Presented by the City of Jena

Under expert guidance, you can test ride various specialty bikes free of charge—including those specifically designed for seniors and people with mobility challenges, or those that are particularly well-suited for them. You’ll receive close support to help you ride safely and with confidence. Featuring partners from Jena and the surrounding region.

• Location & Time: Faul-Loch (open space between Johannisturm and Pulverturm), 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
• Registration: No registration required; Website: cargobike.jetzt

Sunday, September 13, 2026

Exhibition “ENERGY – WHAT MOVES US”

Presented by the City of Jena

Experience, understand, and help shape the energy transition—on this Sunday when stores are open, with hands-on activities as part of European Mobility Week. The exhibition “ENERGY—WHAT MOVES US” at the EnergieLabor at Löbderstraße 6 invites you to explore and get involved. It shows how sustainable mobility in neighborhoods and in everyday life, as well as charging infrastructure for e-mobility and energy management in public transit, are key building blocks for the city of tomorrow. At the hands-on activity “Test Your CO2 Footprint Levers and Let the Sun Shine!”, visitors will learn in a fun, interactive way how their everyday mobility choices affect their personal CO2 footprint and how everyone can contribute to the energy transition.

• Location & Time: EnergieLabor , Löbderstraße 6, 2:00–6:00 p.m.
• Registration: No registration required

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Open House at Paradiesbahnhof – Guided Tour of the Construction Site

Presented by Jenaer Nahverkehr GmbH

We are renovating the track triangle at Paradiesbahnhof—610 m of track · 3 construction phases · at least 9 months of construction · €8.6 million investment. Starting in late June 2026, Jenaer Nahverkehr will be renovating the tram track around Paradies Station—statistically, a tram runs here every 100 seconds. After 30 years of operation, the infrastructure is worn out and requires a complete overhaul. We’ll provide a behind-the-scenes look at the construction site and answer the many questions surrounding the project. Everyone interested is cordially invited! 

• Location & Time: Meet in front of the Volksbad entrance, 9:30–10:30 a.m. and 1:00–2:30 p.m. 
• Registration: By September 11, 2026, at marketing@nahverkehr-jena.de

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Civic Courage in Public Transportation – Us, Here and Now! 

An event organized by the City of Jena, the Anti-Discrimination Office, Jenaer Nahverkehr GmbH, Theater Q-rage, and the Police Counseling Center 

What can I do if a situation arises on a bus or train that requires me to intervene? How can I act safely without putting myself in danger? How should I behave as a witness? Hop on and join us for the prevention theater performance on the streetcar. In this 45–60-minute interactive performance by Theater Q-Rage, you’ll learn about civic courage—not just for your next ride on Jena’s public transit system. The event is supported by the Police Counseling Center of the Jena State Police Precinct. 

• Location & Time: Winzerla stop (turning loop); event hours 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., interactive play at 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., and 2:00 p.m. 
• Registration: Ages 18and up ; max. 30 people per performance. Please email your preferred time by September 11, 2026, to marketing@nahverkehr-jena.de; any remaining spots will be filled on-site.

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Discover Jena on Foot: Nature and Climate 

Presented by the Jena City Forestry Office, Environmental Education and Nature Experience Team 

We invite you to join us for a varied, approximately 6-kilometer hike through the impressive natural surroundings of Jena. Along the way, hands-on activities and fascinating insights into nature, the landscape, and the climate will provide variety and new perspectives. A special highlight of the program is a visit to the forum natura Nature Experience Center, where the new interactive 3D model of Jena will be presented and where you can try it out for yourself. Participation is free of charge. Note: Not suitable for strollers or wheelchairs.

• Location & Time: Meeting point: “Langetal” bus stop (Line 14);  End of tour: “Gustav-Fischer-Straße” bus stop (lines 10, 11, 12), 3:00 p.m. – approx. 6:00 p.m. 
• Registration: Please register at naturerlebnis@jena.de Website: natura jenensis

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Neighborhood Walk in Jena West 

Organized by the City of Jena, Mobility Department, and the District Mayor of Jena West, Dr. Christoph Nonnast 

What’s happening, walking, or driving in Jena West? We’ll be on-site to discuss implemented or planned projects related to sustainable mobility. Our planned route: Jahnstraße/Talstraße bike lane, Katharinenstraße, the intersection of Katharinenstraße and Erfurter Straße, and August-Bebel-Straße. 

• Location & Time: Start at Jahnplatz / corner of Frommannstraße, 5:00–6:30 p.m. 
• Registration: No registration required

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 

Bike Meetup hosted by the Young ADFC Jena and the ADFC Jena-Saaletal 

The open meetings of the Young ADFC and the ADFC are open to all members and interested individuals to discuss topics related to cycling in Jena and the surrounding area. 

• Location & Time: Umweltbibliothek Grünes Haus, Schillergäßchen 5, 07745 Jena; 6:00–7:00 p.m. Young ADFC Jena, 7:00–9:00 p.m. ADFC Jena-Saaletal 
• Registration: No registration required. ADFC Jena website  

Thursday, September 17, 2026 

Staying Safe on the Road Together—Even with a Walker, Cane, and More

An event organized by the inge & agathe projects (ÜAG gGmbH) and Jenaer Nahverkehr GmbH. Group outing to the JNV mobility training session. 

For anyone who wants to feel safer getting on and off buses and trains. Practice together, become safer together—with on-site support at the Burgau depot. Duration: 1.5–2 hours. Identification: inge & agathe high-visibility vest. 

• Location & Time: Meet at the Holzmarkt in the city center at 9:30 a.m. or 1:00 p.m.; meet at the Burgau-Park stop at 9:50 a.m. or 1:20 p.m. 
• Registration: Call 0049 3641 806857 by September 14, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.

Thursday, September 17, 2026 

Tour of charging stations at teilAuto locations in Jena South 

Presented by the Jena Climate Protection Agency gGmbH & teilAuto eG 

Hands-on sustainable mobility: At selected charging stations, teilAuto and the Jena Climate Protection Agency will provide information about e-car sharing and charging electric vehicles. A teilAuto vehicle will be on display for visitors to view. Topics include booking, usage, the cooperative’s development, further expansion of the service, and the partnership with the municipal utilities. These free tours help overcome reservations (especially regarding electric cars). 

• Location & Time: Start: Otto-Schott-Str. 1c via Fichteplatz to Tatzendpromenade (10-minute walk), 3:00–3:45 p.m. 
• Registration: Here via the contact form on the Climate Protection Agency’s website.

Friday, September 18, 2026 

Neighborhood Street in Sophienstraße 

An event organized by the VCD and Cornelia Förster, District Mayor of Jena Center 

Imagine if you could just send your kids out to play in the street. You can! It’s happening on September 18, 2026, in the Damenviertel neighborhood. On this day, a section of Sophienstraße won’t belong to cars—it’ll belong to people. Everyone is warmly invited to join us that afternoon—to chat, play ball, and make music. Let’s build a stronger neighborhood! Among others, the city forestry department will be there with information booths and small activities for all ages. 

• Location & Time: Sophienstraße (from St.-Jakob-Str. to the jeninchen zero-waste store), 2:00–6:00 p.m. 
• Registration: No registration required

Friday, September 18, 2026 

Lively Streets Instead of Parked Cars – Parking Day 

“Bustling streets instead of parked cars”: That’s the motto of Parking Day, which takes place on Bachstraße / Johannisplatz. The event aims to show us just how much urban life, social interaction, and activity would be possible in urban spaces if they weren’t obstructed by the noise of motorized traffic and the bulk of parked vehicles. We want to challenge the dominance of cars in public spaces and show how urban areas can be redesigned to be more livable for people. Everyone is invited to come see this vision for themselves and learn about the design alternatives that exist.

• Location & Time: Bachstraße / F-Haus to Johannisplatz, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• Registration: No registration required
   

Friday, September 18, 2026

Global Mobility 

Presented by Eine Welt Netzwerk Thüringen e. V. in collaboration with iberoamérica e. V. 

In a relaxed atmosphere, you’ll learn a lot about the topic of global mobility. What role does mobility play? What are the main modes of transportation in other parts of the world? How equitable is mobility? And how does mobility relate to access to education or gender equality? There will be brief presentations in the form of personal accounts and short videos. We’ll also take a look at the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Afterward, the event invites you to join in a discussion and share your experiences. Drinks and light snacks will be provided. 

• Location & Time: iberoamérica e. V. Jena, Wagnergasse 25, 07743 Jena, 5:00–7:00 p.m. 
• Registration: No registration required; link to the EWNT website

Friday, September 18, 2026 

Ending the Workday with Energy  

Presented by the City of Jena, JenErgieReal Project Evening opening of the exhibition “ENERGY – WHAT MOVES US”

Take advantage of your evening to get to know the JenErgieReal real-world energy transition lab, and discover at the Energy Lab at Löbderstraße 6 how sustainable mobility and the energy transition are connected in Jena. The exhibition shows how sustainable mobility in neighborhoods and daily life, charging infrastructure for e-mobility, and energy management in public transit are key building blocks for the city of tomorrow. 

• Location & Time: EnergieLabor, Löbderstr. 6 (corner of Nonnenplan), 6:00–8:00 p.m. 
• Registration: No registration required; link to the project’s website

Saturday, September 19, 2026 

Politicians’ Bike Tour 

Organized by ADFC Jena-Saaletal 

The ADFC Jena-Saaletal invites members of all democratic parties represented on the Jena City Council to join a politicians’ bike tour. Jena residents are also welcome to participate to engage in conversation with our local politicians and discuss issues related to cycling in downtown Jena. 

• Location & Time: Start at Am Anger 13 (near the chestnut tree), 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. 
• Registration: By email to info@adfc-jena.de, subject line “Politicians’ Bike Tour EMW 2026,” or via the ADFC’s tour schedule website

Saturday, September 19, 2026 

Kidical Mass 

Organized by ADFC Jena-Saaletal 

Kidical Mass Jena advocates for family-friendly cities that take children’s needs into account in traffic. The family bike rally starts at Faulloch. Starting at 2:45 p.m., bikes can be colorfully decorated with balloons, caution tape, and little flags. 

• Location & Time: Start at Faulloch, 3:00–5:00 p.m. 
• Registration: No registration required 

Saturday, September 19, 2026 

ADFC Women’s Bicycle School 

A program offered by ADFC Jena-Saaletal 

Can’t ride a bike? Do you feel unsure on a bike or in traffic? No problem! And above all, there’s no shame in it! Our bike courses for women are here to help. Since 2015, we’ve helped countless women on their journey to becoming confident cyclists. Women and girls, come by for a trial session! Here you can learn more about the cycling courses for women, check out the bikes, and—if you’d like—even take your first tentative rides. 

• Location & Time: Schoolyard of the Wenigenjena Community School (Jenzigweg 29, 07749 Jena); Public transit: Line 2, Jenzigweg stop, 3:00–5:00 p.m. 
• Registration: By email to fahrradschule@adfc-jena.de; link to the bike school’s website

Sunday, September 20, 2026 

World Children’s Day – the ADFC is participating 

An event organized by ADFC Jena-Saaletal 

On World Children’s Day, the ADFC will be there from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. with a cycling quiz, a bike puzzle, a bike-powered generator, and much more. Come by and give it a try! 

• Location & Time: 2:00–6:00 p.m., World Children’s Day information booth, Rasenmühleninsel 
• Registration: No registration required 

Monday, September 21, 2026, and Tuesday, September 22, 2026 

Poetry on Rickshaws – Poetic Recitals at Jena’s Landmarks

Presented by Radeln ohne Alter Jena e. V. 

Up to 8 passengers with limited mobility will be taken to various locations in Jena where they can enjoy culture, particularly in the form of poetry. We also visit places that can only be reached on foot or by bike, and we hope to welcome passengers who would otherwise not have this opportunity (anymore). The tour lasts about 1.5 hours. 

• Location & Time: Start and end: Löbderstr. 6 (07743 Jena), 2:00–3:30 p.m. & 4:00–5:30 p.m. 
• Registration: By September 16, 2026, at renate.schaller@radelnohnealter.de or 0049 177 7844940; website: Radeln ohne Alter

Monday, September 21, 2026 

Tour of charging stations at teilAuto locations in Lobeda West 

Presented by the Jena Climate Protection Agency gGmbH & teilAuto eG 

Hands-on sustainable mobility: At selected charging stations, teilAuto and the Jena Climate Protection Agency will provide information about electric car sharing and charging electric vehicles. A teilAuto vehicle will be on display for viewing. Topics include booking, usage, the cooperative’s development, the further expansion of services, and the partnership with the municipal utilities. The free tours help reduce reservations—especially regarding electric cars. 

• Location & Time: Start: Binswanger Straße 19 to Stauffenbergstraße 15 (11-minute walk), 4:00–4:45 p.m. 
• Registration: Here via the contact form on the Climate Protection Agency’s website

Tuesday, September 22, 2026  

(Please note: Contrary to what is stated in the printed program, this event will now only take place on Tuesday!)

JenaKultTour – a city tour with bicycle rickshaws 

Organized by Radeln ohne Alter Jena e. V. 

A tour guide and up to 7 passengers explore Jena by rickshaw. These rickshaw rides provide an opportunity for people who, due to limited mobility, cannot explore the city on foot or by bike. Tour duration: approx. 1.5 hours.

• Location & Time: Start & Finish: in front of Löbderstr. 6 (corner of Nonnenplan), 9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. 
• Registration: By September 16, 2026, at renate.schaller@radelnohnealter.de or 0049 177 7844940 Website: roa-jena.de

Tuesday, September 22, 2026 

ADFC Self-Help Workshop 

A program offered by ADFC Jena-Saaletal 

Here you can repair your own bike with the help of our workshop team—no registration required. Tools and materials are provided. 

• Location & Time: ADFC DIY Bike Workshop, Basement, Spitzweidenweg 107, 07743 Jena, 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. 
• Registration: No registration required; ADFC DIY Workshopwebsite