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Jewish Cemetery Holy Sand

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👍👍 A very special place. The oldest graves are almost 1000 years old. There Jewish. Cemeteries are "for eternity", all graves and stones are left as they are. Many Hebrew and some German inscriptions. The cemetery is divided into an older and a younger part. Note: Male visitors must wear headgear, so p... People often mention cemetery, Jewish, Worms, visit, Friedhof,


Address

Willy-Brandt-Ring 21, 67547 Worms, Germany

Website

www.worms-erleben.de

Contact

+49 6241 8534707

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (76 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 9:30 AM to 3:40 PM
  • Thursday: 9:30 AM to 3:40 PM
  • Friday: 9:30 AM to 3:40 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: 9:30 AM to 3:40 PM
  • Monday: 9:30 AM to 3:40 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:30 AM to 3:40 PM

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  • 5/5 MiS 1 year ago on Google • 36 reviews
    A very special place. The oldest graves are almost 1000 years old. There Jewish. Cemeteries are "for eternity", all graves and stones are left as they are. Many Hebrew and some German inscriptions. The cemetery is divided into an older and a younger part. Note: Male visitors must wear headgear, so please have one with you (cap, hat, etc.)
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Simcha B. 4 years ago on Google
    Kever Of baal aderes eliyahu, mahril. Cavas yair. Amongst others. קבר של מהריל. קבר של חוות יאיר. ושל אליהו בעל שם (אדרת אליהו). Walk into the gate (as pictured) either take the path immediately on the left for about 4/5 min (over grass a bit right before the chelkas harabonim) and then little hill downwards into chelka. Or u can continue straight down the main path till steps on the left (pics inclu) continue that path for about 3 mins till u see path going down into small hill (ditch) on the left (next the big wall of cemetery).
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ilan-Tal 7 years ago on Google
    The Jewish Cemetery in Worms or Heiliger Sand, is usually called the oldest surviving Jewish cemetery in Europe
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Sandra B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very special and emotional. Graves from about 1800 and older. Sometimes very bizarre in the way they stand. Also known rabbis. Sometimes with stones on the tombstone itself. You do this when you know him or are family. Just as we lay a flower, a stone is placed there instead of the gravestone. Also sometimes a sign on the gravestone of, for example, 2 hands. That was, for example, someone with a profession as manual worker. Very special and also knows scary (Original) Heel bijzonder en emotioneel. Graven die stammen vanuit ongeveer 1800 en nog ouder. Soms heel bizar op de manier hoe ze staan. Ook bekende rabijnen. Soms met steentjes op de grafsteen zelf. Dit doe je wanneer je hem kent, of familie bent. Zoals wij een bloemetje leggen , legt men daar een steentje ip de grafsteen. Ook soms een teken op de grafsteen van bijvoorbeeld 2 handen. Dat was dan bijvoorbeeld iemand met een beroep als handenarbeider. Heel bijzonder en ook weet eng
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sidney Y. 11 months ago on Google • 387 reviews
    Mystical large Jewish cemetery. maintained protected by security guards. Walkways well developed. Description can be seen at the entrance to the cemetery, in German and English
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Achim E. 6 months ago on Google • 431 reviews
    A very interesting place that gives you food for thought. When visiting, please note that men must wear headgear. I was born and grew up in a suburb of Worms, but I was here today for a short tour of the city.

  • 5/5 Max (. 1 year ago on Google • 368 reviews
    A thousand years of people and history gather here in the Jewish cemetery. Even those who are not familiar with Jewish history and culture can experience both here. Very impressive...

  • 5/5 Krümel M. 11 months ago on Google
    Sehr sehenswert! Bitte beachten Sie die entsprechenden Hinweise für einen Besuch (Kopfbedeckung für Männer, keine Hunde, Öffnungszeiten, ...). Fahrradständer befinden sich vor dem Eingang, rechts. Leider keine Toiletten. Eintritt kostenlos. "Martin-Buber-Blick" als Aussichtspunkt zum Dom. Klasse! Für mich am faszinierendsten: Neben der besonderen Atmosphäre, die bis zu (fast) 1.000 Jahre alten Grabsteine... Security vor Ort. Traurig aber wohl erforderlich. Ich war nun schon mehrmals dort. Am besten finde ich die Stimmung an einem trüben Regentag. Aber klar, schöne Fotos sind auch bei Sonnenschein möglich. Unbedingt anschauen!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Michael 1 year ago on Google
    Entrance only with a hat for men. Solemn and serene atmosphere in this Jewish cemetery.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sven L. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A very impressive place of the thousand-year history of Jewish life along the Schum Städe. The oldest Jewish cemetery in Europe where important scholars, rabbis and other personalities of the then Jewish community are buried and which still has a great importance for Jews from all over the world. (Original) Ein sehr eindrucksvoller Ort der Tausendjährigen Geschichte jüdischen Lebens entlang der SchUM Städe .Der älteste jüdische Friedhof in Europa wo wichtige Gelehrte , Rabbiner und andere Persönlichkeiten der damals jüdischen Gemeinde beigesetzt sind und der bis heute eine große Bedeutung für Jüden aus aller Welt hat .
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nobi H. 7 months ago on Google • 88 reviews
    An impressive historical place not far from Worms Cathedral. The first gravestones date from the 12th century and are inscribed in Hebrew. Newer tombstones also have inscriptions in Latin letters. If you take the time, you can learn a lot about the fates of those buried. A truly poignant place that moves you. It's just a shame that such a historic site has to be guarded by security. This makes us think about where we are as a society today.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Si M. 7 months ago on Google • 221 reviews
    The Jewish cemetery in Worms is really worth a visit! As residents of Worms, we have been here several times, most recently as part of a guided tour. It is a very beautiful memorial that still makes you think.

  • 5/5 I. A. 1 year ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I'm happy that at least the cemetery wasn't burned. It was a very interesting feeling for me to be there. (Original) Ich bin glücklich, dass wenigtens der Friedhof nicht verbrannt wurde. Es war ein sehr interesantes Gefühl für mich dort zu sein.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vicky R. 1 year ago on Google
    The oldest Jewish Cemetary in Europe with garves dating back a millenia. Also the final resting spot for several prominent German Jews from history. It is a place for quiet reflection. The cemetery is very sombre and well maintained. The old gravestones are especially fascinating and make for great pictures. When you visit Be respectful All men are expected to cover their heads.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Herz M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very historical place. Unfortunately currently closed for construction work. (Original) Sehr historischer Ort. Zur Zeit leider wegen Bauarbeiten geschlossen.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michael N. 2 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Impressive cemetery, if you are in Worms you should definitely see the cemetery. Almost 1000 years old with lots of interesting corners. (Original) Beeindruckender Friedhof, wenn man mal in Worms ist sollte man sich den Friedhof unbedingt ansehen. Fast 1000 Jahre alt mit vielen interessanten Ecken.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Maximilian B. 2 months ago on Google • 129 reviews New
    A place to pause and reflect. Europe's oldest surviving Jewish cemetery. I find the inscriptions in the upper part of the cemetery, which are in German, very exciting. Men should bring and wear a hat.

  • 3/5 Kauz E. 5 months ago on Google • 122 reviews
    In my opinion it's worth seeing, but nothing special. It's just a cemetery. Otherwise, I'm interested in how far back the story can be traced.

  • 5/5 Chris S. 8 months ago on Google • 111 reviews
    An incredibly beautiful cemetery. Ancient, no pompous frills, just wonderful.

  • 5/5 Adela G. 1 month ago on Google • 54 reviews New
    I'm always excited to show this cemetery to strangers. Everyone who comes to Worms to visit is guided through the cemetery by me. Such a legacy is rare and should be seen. I'm glad there's security there now, it used to be closed often because young people were desecrating the cemetery. One of the most beautiful corners to show in Worms

  • 5/5 P. E. 7 months ago on Google • 21 reviews
    Very impressive place and beautiful place

  • 5/5 Rainer W. 1 year ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I was last at the Worms Jewish Cemetery many years ago. What I was able to experience during a visit was impressive! It's nice that hats are distributed for male visitors. To complement the authentic visit to Worms, I recommend a visit to the Jewish Museum Berlin, where the tradition of the Rhine and Worms plays an important role. (Original) Ich war vor vielen Jahren das letzte Mal auf dem Wormser Judenfriedhof. Was ich nun bei einem Besuch erleben durfte, war beeindruckend! Schön, dass für männliche Besucher Kopfbedeckungen ausgeteilt werden. Als Ergänzung des authentischen Besuchs in Worms empfehle ich den Besuch im Jüdischen Museum Berlin, wo die Tradition am Rhein und Worms eine wichtige Rolle spielt.

  • 5/5 nir b. 1 year ago on Google
    A historically and emotionally important place

  • 1/5 Solveig M. 1 year ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Unfortunately, there are no indications on the website or via Google that dogs are not allowed, we made the long journey in vain, a pity (Original) Leider findet man auf der Webseite und über Google keinerlei Hinweise das Hund nicht erlaubt ist,wir haben uns den weiten Weg umsonst gemacht ,sehr schade

  • 5/5 Di Anna S. 1 year ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Viewed as part of a day trip to Worms. Oldest Jewish cemetery in Europe with many well-preserved tombstones. A quiet atmosphere of its own. (Original) Im Rahmen eines Tagesausflugs nach Worms angesehen. Ältester jüdischer Friedhof Europas mit vielen gut erhaltenen Grabsteinen. Eine eigene stille Atmosphäre.

  • 5/5 An J. 2 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice peaceful place definitely visit. (Original) Schöner friedlicher Ort, auf jeden Fall besuchen.

  • 3/5 Hans-Joachim E. 2 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Pretty quiet there. Not atypical for a cemetery. No trouble with the neighbors. If you want to get in, as a visitor, you have to wear a hat. Not the others. (Original) Ziemlich ruhig dort. Nicht untypisch für einen Friedhof. Kein Ärger mit den Nachbarn. Wer rein will, als Besucher, muss eine Kopfbedeckung tragen. Die Anderen nicht.


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