Old Jewish cemetery, Rostock, Jewish cemetery in Rostock
The Old Jewish cemetery in Rostock is a burial ground for the Jewish community in this northern German city. The site contains rows of stone gravestones, some plain and others more ornate, set among trees and surrounded by a simple fence.
The site opened in 1831 as a new cemetery outside the city walls when burial grounds within the city became full. A dedicated section for Jewish burials was established in 1870 and used until 1959, after which the area was transformed into a public park.
Many gravestones display Hebrew inscriptions and carved symbols that reflect the beliefs and identity of the community. These visible marks tell you about the people buried here and how they expressed their faith and heritage.
The cemetery is located near the city center and easily accessible, with quiet paths for walking and reflection. The site is open for visitors to explore at their own pace in a peaceful setting.
Although the site closed for new burials in 1959, it was later transformed into a public park where old gravestones remain visible beneath grass and trees. This unexpected second life of the place shows how the community's history continues to live in the landscape.
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