Guided tours

Tour through the cemetery

The situation of the Jews in Hamburg and Altona from the 16^th to the 20^th century is illuminated through the prism of Jewish burial culture and the historical conditions which shaped this are explained. The tour also looks at funerary art as exemplified by selected gravesites. In addition, the fate of the cemetery during the Nazi era is presented, along with the comprehensive restoration completed in recent years.

Tours for individual visitors on Sun 12:00
Closed:2023:16./17.9., 25.9., 30.9., 1.10., 3.10., 7./8.10., 31.10. und 15.12.2023-05.03.2024

except in cases of especially harsh weather conditions (heavy storms, excessive snow and ice).

Charge: 5 €
Meeting place: Eduard DuckeszHouse / Jewish Cemetery Altona, Königstraße 10a, 22767 Hamburg
Duration of the tour: 1 h 30 min.
Language: german*
Public transport:S-Bahn Königstraße / Reeperbahn, Bus: 112 / 288 Fischmarkt, 283 Blücherstraße, 111 Pepermölenbek, 36 Reeperbahn

* foreign-language Tours can be booked via Hamburg Monument Foundation. Languages: German, English, Italian and sign language.

We request that groups book their tour in advance through the museum service unit, Tel. 0049-40-428131-0 or online.

Languages: German, English, Italian and sign language

Closed on Jewish and legal holidays, the winter holiday period: 16 Dec 2022 - 6 Mar 2023  - and during especially harsh weather conditions (heavy storms, excessive snow and ice).

Special tours are offered for

•  Groups of children and school pupils - Teachers, trainers and educators

·        Adults (special interest after agreement)

Please note that due to insurance reasons guided tours with external guides are not permitted. Please book reservations at the Hamburg Monument Foundation.

Address:
Eduard Duckesz House Visitor Center
Königstrasse 10a
22767 Hamburg, Germany

Transport connection:
Subway Königstraße / Reeperbahn
Bus 112 / 288 Fischmarkt, 283 Blücherstraße, 111 Pepermölenbek, 36 Reeperbahn