Politik und Geschichte:
Jewish Life in Dresden
Already in the medieval ages a synagogue stood in Dresden – within the city fortification. This first epoch of Jewish settlement in Saxony ended in 1430 under Friedrich der Sanftmütige (Friedrich the Gentle). Thanks to Augustus the Strong a couple of Jewish families officially started a new period in Dresden in the early 18th century. But only 100 years later they were allowed to found their own legal community in Dresden. In the beginning of the 20th century Dresden’s Jewish community sees its peak-time, which suddenly ends in 1933. This walking tour shows the rare traces of this history. We can include a visit to the new Jewish synagogue and / or to the Jewish cemeteries. Please notice that additional costs are added for the synagogue or cemeteries. They are only open for the registered time.
- Duration: approximately 1.5 hours
- Price: for groups upon request
- In cooperation with Hatikva e.V.
- Languages: German, English
The Old Jewish Cemetery in Dresden
The history of the Old Jewish Cemetery in Dresden can be compared with a murder mystery. It is the oldest Jewish cemetery in Saxony still found today, hiding under a thick roof of trees with its old stones and stories in the Outer New Town / Äussere Neustadt. Many today forgotten VIPs found their last home here. Search for exciting clues with us.
- Duration: approximately 1.5 hours
- Price: for groups upon request
- Starting point: Entrance of cemetery, Pulsnitzer Strasse
- Men must were a hat or similar. In cooperation with Hatikva e.V.
- Languages: German, English
Behind the dark light awaits you – The New Israelite Cemetery and biographical traces
This is a walking tour across the New Israelite Cemetery.
During the registration of this new cemetery, the project workers discovered various biographies of Jewish artists, which seem (with no right) to be forgotten in Dresden. Many of those artists were part of the famous and open art scene in town. The Nazis ended a great Jewish-art-period. The remembrance of those artists is goal of our walk. The tour is completed with historic facts and information about the artists and the cemetery itself.
- Duration: approximately 1.5 hours
- Price: for groups upon request
- Starting point: Entrance of cemetery, Fiedlerstr. 3
- Men must were a hat or similar. In cooperation with Hatikva e.V.
- Languages: German, English - Public tours offered in German only
Victor Klemperer in Dresden
Exactly 125 years ago Victor Klemperer was born in Landsberg. Therefore we would like to invite you to an excursion to some of the places he spent his life. Experience which hopes he connected with the Saxon town he tried to establish his home and lost during the NS years. Victor Klemperer left an oppressing diary about his life. Even historians still read it today to find new understanding about that time. Our trip is going to the Technical University Dresden, Dölzschen and the New Israelite Cemetery which used to be a very important information centre during the NS years.
- Duration: approximately 2 hours
- Price: for groups upon request (incl. bus transfer)
- Starting point: New Synagogue Dresden
- Languages: usually offered in German only, English tours are available upon request - Public tours offered in German only