A walk through the Jewish cemetery near Schmieheim, with its more than 2,500 graves, reveals the eventful history of the Jews of the Ortenau region. The venerable burial ground was founded in 1682 by the Jewish community of Ettenheim, when Jewish families were allowed to settle in the region again more than 400 years after the expulsions of the Middle Ages. The different sections of the cemetery, which were laid out at different times and feature different grave designs, impressively reflect the respective social status of the Jews.
The guided tour will focus on the diverse symbols and inscriptions on the gravestones. The fate of some of the deceased during the Nazi era is also known and is included in the tour with Bärbel Heer from the Friends of the Former Synagogue in Kippenheim. The meeting point is at the car park by the cemetery on the road from Schmieheim to Wallburg. Men must wear head coverings, and good footwear is recommended. The tour lasts approximately 1.5 hours and is free of charge.
Sunday, 19 October 2025
3:00 p.m.
Car park at the cemetery on the road from Schmieheim to Wallburg
Free of charge
Men must wear headgear