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Jewish Copenhagen Sightseeing and Guided Tours
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We admit it: “Jewish Copenhagen” is harder to find than the Tivoli Gardens and the Queen’s Castle. Luckily, you can join a guided tour or hire a specialized guide who’ll reveal the secrets of the city to you and make 400 years of Jewish history come alive.
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Jewish CopenhagenThe company Jewish Copenhagen offers a variety of guided walking and car/bus tours of the city of Copenhagen as well tours outside of Copenhagen in the footsteps of the Jews escaping the Nazis in 1943. All guides have a Jewish background, a background in tourism and a wealth of knowledge about both Danish and Jewish history and life. Jewish Copenhagen specializes in guided tours that combine Jewish and general interest. In addition, the company offers additional visitor services such as fresh kosher meals delivered to your hotel, the opportunity to participate in a Shabbat dinner, and tours of the synagogue.
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Guided tours of Copenhagen’s main synagogue
The Great Synagogue in Krystalgade, Copenhagen, is only open during services and by special appointment. To book a guided tour, you can either contact Jewish Copenhagen or the office of the Chief Rabbi directly a few weeks before the planned visit:
Phone: +45 39 29 95 20
Email: bent@lexner.dk
The Jewish cemeteries
The Old Cemetery “Mosaisk Nordre Begravelsesplads” is located in the trendy, multicultural neighborhood of Nørrebro at the address Møllegade 12. It houses 5,500 graves and was used from 1693-1967. Access is by appointment only – contact a guided tour provider or the Chief Rabbi’s office (see above).
The New Cemetery “Mosaisk Vestre Begravelsesplads” has been in use since 1886. It is located at Vestre Kirkegårds Alle 11 in the Vesterbro area of Copenhagen near the S-train station stop “Enghave”. The cemetery is open daily from 8am-8pm (summer) or 8am-4pm (winter). Closed on Shabbat and other Jewish holy days. |
Like to set your own pace?
Print out our guide to an independent
walking tour of Jewish Copenhagen.
The American Dream in Denmark Some of the Jewish people living in Denmark came from Eastern Europe and were planning to go to the United States. However, they ran out of money and stayed on in Copenhagen. Read more about the history of the Jews of Denmark.
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