Judenfriedhof, Jewish cemetery in Schweinheim, Aschaffenburg, Germany.
The Judenfriedhof is a burial ground in Schweinheim enclosed by stone walls and set on gently sloping land dotted with birch trees. The gravestones are arranged in orderly rows among the vegetation, forming a landscape that reflects traditional Jewish burial practices.
This cemetery was established in 1735 and served for more than 200 years as a burial place for Jewish residents from Aschaffenburg and surrounding towns. Its role grew beyond a single community to become a regional center for Jewish burial traditions.
The gravestones bear Hebrew inscriptions that show how Jewish families from this region honored their dead according to their traditions. Walking through, you notice how the inscriptions connect people across generations and nearby communities.
The cemetery is located at Haidbergstraße 30 in Aschaffenburg and can be reached by car or local transport. Check visiting guidelines ahead of time to plan a respectful visit and understand any access procedures.
In 1942 the cemetery received its final burials when six residents chose to end their lives rather than face persecution. These graves serve as a sobering reminder of the darkest period for Jewish communities in this region.
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