Jewish Western Cemetery

The Jewish Western Cemetery is a burial ground in Copenhagen Municipality with numerous stone markers and traditional grave sites throughout its grounds. The graves are systematically arranged and provide insight into the long history of Jewish settlement in the city.

The cemetery was founded in 1886, though the earliest burials date back to 1693 and testify to several centuries of Jewish presence in Copenhagen. The long span between the earliest burial and the formal establishment shows the continuous history of this community in the city.

The cemetery displays different burial traditions and memorial practices that reflect the customs of the Jewish communities who settled in Denmark over generations. The way graves are arranged and decorated tells the story of the values and beliefs of these communities.

The cemetery is well documented, with many grave sites that have been photographically recorded, which makes research easier. Visitors should expect level and accessible paths that allow comfortable exploration of the grounds.

The cemetery is the subject of extensive academic documentation, particularly in Elias Levin's works on Jewish gravestones with information about burials spanning multiple centuries. These detailed records make it a valuable resource for genealogy research and cultural history.