For everyone arriving in Jena
Your everyday life in Jena. Finally easy to understand.
“Jena für dich” helps you easily organise appointments, public offices, tickets, documents, family matters and important tasks in Jena.
- Official sources
- Multilingual
- Privacy-friendly
- Official sources
- Multilingual
- Privacy-friendly
- AppointmentBürgeramt, Ausländerbehörde, Gesundheitsamt …
- DocumentsChecklists, templates, step by step
- FamilyKita place, benefits, school and more
- RouteBus & tram near you
Everything you need in Jena.
What the app can already do today – offline and in your language.
Guides to public offices
Registration, residence, child benefit (Kindergeld) and more – explained in plain language.
Offline map
3,077 places in Jena: public offices, doctors, advice centres, shops.
Bin collection dates
Which bin is emptied when – for your street.
Emergency numbers
Important numbers at a glance, even without internet.
How it works
Three steps, no sign-up and no jargon.
- 1
Open the app
Free and without an account. Choose your language.
- 2
Find your topic
Search for registration, Kita, doctor or rubbish – or tap a topic.
- 3
Get it done step by step
Clear instructions on what to bring and where to go – with a link to the official office.
Jena in the app
Specific offices and procedures in Jena – each with a link to the official page.
Bürgerservice Jena
Registering your address: book an appointment online, documents, Wohnungsgeberbestätigung (landlord’s confirmation).
Ausländerbehörde Jena
Which applications can be sent by post or email – with a ready-made cover letter.
The city’s Kita-Portal
Find and apply for a Kita place in Jena, step by step.
Bus and tram
Tickets in the VMT fare system and the Deutschlandticket from Jenaer Nahverkehr.
Bin collection
Collection dates from Kommunalservice Jena for your street and house number.
Today in Jena
Events from the events calendar of the City of Jena.
New in the app: what versions 1.2 to 1.4 bring
Who is it for?
For everyone who is new to Jena or organises their everyday life here.
Pricing
For people in Jena the app is free – no account and no ads. We will present offers for partners here as soon as they are finalised.
For partners
Advice centres, associations and employers who support people arriving in Jena: we look forward to hearing from you.
FAQ
Does the app cost anything?
No. The app is free, with no account and no ads.
Is this a service of the City of Jena?
No. “Jena für dich” is an independent project. Only the information provided by the responsible authorities is binding – the app links to it.
What data does the app collect?
No accounts, no ads, no tracking. Your saved list stays on your device.