Public Tours Jewish Cemetery Heiliger Sand — Season Series
Weekly public tours of Europe's oldest Jewish cemetery
About Heiliger Sand — Tours
Heiliger Sand — UNESCO World Heritage
The Heiliger Sand in Worms is the oldest preserved Jewish cemetery in Europe. The oldest legible gravestones date back to the 11th century; the most recent burials took place in the first half of the 20th century. With over 2,000 preserved gravestones, the cemetery is a unique testimony to medieval and early modern Ashkenazi Jewish culture in Central Europe. In 2021, it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site together with the Worms Synagogue and Mikveh, as well as the sites in Mainz and Speyer, as "SchUM Sites".
Season Series of Public Tours
The Worms Tourist Information offers weekly public tours during the warmer half of the year. The season begins on March 20, 2026, and ends on November 27, 2026. In the summer half-year (March–October), the tours take place on Fridays at 3 p.m.; in November, the time shifts to 2 p.m. to accommodate the shorter days.
Exceptions to the Weekly Schedule
On a few Fridays, the public tours are cancelled — either for religious reasons or due to closed appointments: Good Friday, May 22, September 11, and September 25, 2026. The exact list can be viewed at worms-erleben.de.
Rules of Conduct and Special Features
Out of religious respect, male participants must wear a head covering. The number of participants is limited to a maximum of six people per tour to preserve the atmosphere of the cemetery and enable a focused experience. Tickets are sold via ticket-regional.de or the Worms Tourist Information.
Heiliger Sand — Tours — edition 2026
The weekly 2026 season series allows you to explore the medieval Jewish heritage of Worms in an intimate small group. The tours are led by trained guides from the Tourist Information and last approximately 90 minutes.
Combination with other SchUM Sites
The tour can be complemented by a visit to the Worms Synagogue and Mikveh — all part of the UNESCO World Heritage SchUM Sites.
Programme Heiliger Sand — Tours 2026
The exact 2026 program will be published by the Worms Tourist Information. The structure follows the proven key points of the series:
Season Period
- Start on March 20, 2026
- Weekly on Fridays March–October at 3:00 PM
- November at 2:00 PM (last date November 27, 2026)
Excluded Dates
- Good Friday 2026
- May 22, 2026
- September 11, 2026
- September 25, 2026
Tour Content
- History of the cemetery from the 11th to the 20th century
- Religious and symbolic dimensions of the gravestones
- Famous personalities of the Worms Jewish community
- Significance as part of the SchUM World Heritage
Rules of Conduct
- Male participants with head covering
- Max. 6 people per tour
- Quiet behavior in the cemetery
Highlights Heiliger Sand — Tours 2026
- Europe's oldest preserved Jewish cemetery
- UNESCO World Heritage since 2021
- Weekly tours March to November
- Maximum 6 people — focused atmosphere
Prices Heiliger Sand — Tours 2026
Practical information — Heiliger Sand — Tours
Meeting Point
Entrance Jewish Cemetery Heiliger Sand, Andreasring/Willy-Brandt-Ring, 67547 Worms.
Season 2026
March 20 to November 27, 2026, weekly on Fridays.
Time
March–October 3:00 PM; November 2:00 PM.
Exceptions
Good Friday, May 22, September 11, and September 25, 2026 — no tour.
Tickets
Advance booking via ticket-regional.de or Worms Tourist Information. Maximum 6 people per tour.
Notes
Male participants with head covering. Sturdy footwear recommended.
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