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Old Synagogue Krakow am See

Old Synagogue Krakow am See

Opening hours

Dienstag, Mittwoch, Donnerstag, Freitag, Samstag09:30 – 12:00 o'clock
Dienstag, Mittwoch, Donnerstag, Freitag, Samstag13:00 – 16:30 o'clock
Dienstag, Mittwoch, Donnerstag, Freitag10:00 – 12:00 o'clock
Dienstag, Mittwoch, Donnerstag, Freitag13:00 – 16:00 o'clock
The Old Synagogue is one of the few remaining synagogues in north-eastern Germany. In Krakow am See you will find one of the few synagogues still preserved in its original form in north-eastern Germany as well as a Jewish cemetery. On December 12, 1866, the synagogue was solemnly consecrated by 110 members of the community. In 1920, it was sold to the town because the Jewish community had dwindled considerably. It was then used as a gymnasium for many years until it was opened to the public in 1995 after extensive renovation work. Today it is home to the cultural department of the town of Krakow am See and the "Old Synagogue" cultural association. Exhibitions, concerts and readings take place regularly in the former prayer hall.

Old Synagogue Krakow am See - a rare historical testimony

The Old Synagogue in Krakow am See is one of the few synagogues in north-eastern Germany still preserved in its original form. It was consecrated by 110 members of the congregation on December 12, 1866. This makes it an important testimony to Jewish history in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania - a region known above all for its Baltic seaside resorts, Hanseatic cities such as Rostock, Wismar and Stralsund as well as the natural landscapes of Rügen and Fischland-Darß-Zingst.

From prayer hall to cultural site - the history of the synagogue

After the Jewish community had shrunk considerably over time, the building was sold to the town in 1920 and subsequently used as a gymnasium for many years. After extensive renovation work, the synagogue was reopened to the public in 1995. Today, it houses the town's cultural department and the "Alte Synagoge" cultural association. Exhibitions, concerts and readings take place regularly in the former prayer hall. There is also a Jewish cemetery not far from the building.

How to get to the Old Synagogue in Krakow am See

You can easily reach Krakow am See by car via the Krakow highway exit (approx. 7 km). By train, the nearest train station Langhagen is about 11 km away and is the most convenient starting point for your journey.