Jewish cemetery near Waibstadt, Germany

The Jewish cemetery extends across a forested area of Mühlbergwald, featuring numerous gravestones and a dedicated mausoleum with architectural elements from ancient Jerusalem.

Established at the end of the 16th century, this cemetery served Jewish communities from the Electoral Palatinate region until the late 1930s.

The cemetery incorporates traditional Hebrew inscriptions on its gravestones, reflecting the customs and religious practices of German Jewish communities through generations.

Visitors need to contact local authorities in advance to arrange access to the cemetery grounds, which remain under preservation management.

The northwest section houses a mausoleum built in the 1920s for Hermann Weil, designed as a replica of the Temple of Solomon.

Location: Waibstadt

GPS coordinates: 49.29806,8.93583

Latest update: March 6, 2025 16:51