Jewish Cemetery in Worms
Heiliger Sand
Europe's oldest Jewish cemetery, also known as Heiliger Sand, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Worms, Germany. It features about 2000 graves, with the oldest dating to 1058/59, and survived Hitler's Germany.

šŸ“œ Europe's oldest Jewish cemetery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
šŸ” Features about 2000 graves, with the oldest dating to 1058/59.

Why Go

šŸŒ Globally important for Jews, a pilgrimage destination for scholars and rabbis.
šŸ›ļø Part of the ShUM Sites, representing Ashkenazic Jewry's heritage.
ā³ Uninterrupted existence from 11th century until Nazi era, survived WWII.
šŸ“ø Offers an impressive 'Martin Buber View' of the Worms Cathedral.

Tips

šŸŽ© Male visitors must wear a skullcap or headgear.
šŸ“± Guided tours and a ShUM-App for digital tours are available.
šŸ§­ Gravestones unusually face south instead of east.

Hours

šŸ•’ Open daily, check local times for specifics.

Last updated 9 days ago

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