Jewish Cemetery, Aerzen

Jewish cemetery in Aerzen

The Jewish cemetery in Aerzen, is a protected cultural monument.[1] The 649-square-metre cemetery served as the final resting place for Jews from Aerzen, Groß Berkel, and Reher. It is located at the "Kesselbreite" on Reherweg.[2] Seven gravestones still stand there today.[3]

History

The cemetery was in use from 1897 to 1927. In 1938 it was destroyed, and after 1945 only partially restored.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Jüdische Friedhöfe". zentralarchiv-juden.de (in German). Retrieved 2026-06-11.
  2. ↑ "Jüdischer Friedhof Aerzen | Grave Care Worldwide". GraveStay. Retrieved 2026-06-11.
  3. 1 2 "Verein für regionale Kultur- und Zeitgeschichte Hameln e.V." www.geschichte-hameln.de. Retrieved 2026-06-11.
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