Jewish cemetery in Hamburg-Altona

The cemetery extends across two hectares of land on Königstrasse, containing over 6,000 graves with Hebrew inscriptions dating from 1621 onwards.

Established in 1611, this cemetery served both Sephardic and Ashkenazic Jewish communities from Hamburg, Altona, and Wandsbek until its closure in 1878.

The cemetery presents two distinct burial sections, with Sephardic tombs displaying ornate decorations while Ashkenazi graves maintain traditional simplicity.

Visitors can access the cemetery on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 15:00 to 17:00, and Sundays from 14:00 to 17:00, with guided tours available.

The Eduard Duckesz House provides special facilities for Orthodox Jews to visit without entering the main cemetery grounds, maintaining religious observance.

Location: Altona

Inception: 1611

Opening Hours: Maandag off; Dinsdag 15:00-17:00; Woensdag off; Donderdag 15:00-17:00; Vrijdag off; Zaterdag off; Zondag 14:00-17:00

Website: https://jüdischer-friedhof-altona.de

GPS coordinates: 53.55000,9.95000

Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:19