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The Bornplatz Synagogue Foundation offers special guided tours on Jewish history and contemporary Jewish life in Hamburg and provides a glimpse of the Jewish future with the reconstruction of the Bornplatz Synagogue.
At the end, you will exclusively meet a representative from the Bornplatz Synagogue Foundation, who will familiarise you with the latest developments in reconstruction.

Aquarellierte Kartendarstellung einer virtuellen Führung mit Andreas Kowalski. Dargestellt wird das Grindelviertel und ein historisches Bild der Bornplatzsynagoge.
Ansicht der historischen Deckengestaltung im Logensaal der Kammerspiele Hamburg.
Foto des Kosher-Marktes von innen mit koscheren Lebensmitteln. Andreas Kowalski betrachtet mit Shlomo Bistritzky dem Landesrabbiner das Angebot.
Aquarellierte Kartendarstellung einer virtuellen Führung mit Andreas Kowalski. Dargestellt wird das Grindelviertel und ein historisches Bild der Bornplatzsynagoge.
Ansicht der historischen Deckengestaltung im Logensaal der Kammerspiele Hamburg.
Foto des Kosher-Marktes von innen mit koscheren Lebensmitteln. Andreas Kowalski betrachtet mit Shlomo Bistritzky dem Landesrabbiner das Angebot.

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Would you like to get involved in building the new Bornplatz Synagogue?

Hamburg gets a
new synagogue

History and future of the Bornplatz Synagogue 1906 and 2030

What did the old Bornplatz synagogue look like? What was Jewish life like in Hamburg before 1945? What treasures were discovered during the excavations in 2023 on the former Bornplatz? And what is the latest status regarding the reconstruction of the Bornplatz Synagogue?

Accompany Hamburg expert Andreas Kowalski, certified by the Bornplatz Synagogue Foundation, on a guided tour from the Hohe Weide Synagogue to the Jewish Grindel Quarter with the former Bornplatz, the future location of the new Bornplatz Synagogue, which will be rebuilt in the next few years.

The experience

Hohe Weide Synagogue

Start your tour at the Hohe Weide Synagogue, a central place of Jewish life since 1960, where you will learn essential aspects of Judaism and admire Jewish treasures, such as a historic Hanukah chandelier and the magnificent crown of a Torah scroll from the destroyed Bornplatz Synagogue.

Innenansicht der Synagoge Hohe Weide. Blick auf den Leuchter und die kunstvoll gestaltete Bleiverglasung.

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Historic foundation houses

You will then wander past the historic foundation houses and hear exciting stories about the revival of Jewish life after the Shoah.

Aussenansicht des Rosenthal Stiftungshaus in Hamburg.

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Hamburger Kammerspiele Logensaal

This is followed by a visit to the box hall of the Hamburger Kammerspiele, the building that once housed a Jewish lodge and a Jewish household school. Hear exciting stories about the lives of Jewish residents of the Grindel Quarter.

Foto in schwarz/weiss des Logensaals in den Hamburger Kammerspielen.

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Joseph Carlebach Educational House

You will then explore the Joseph Carlebach Educational House and the former Bornplatz and gain insights into the results of the excavations from 2023, which recovered treasures from the construction of what was once the largest synagogue in northern Germany. Here you can find out what the synagogue once looked like.

Foto des Joseph Carlebach Bildungshauses von aussen.

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Kosher Market

For a culinary break, visit the kosher market, taste authentic, kosher snacks and learn interesting things about typical Jewish food and the associated Jewish traditions.

Foto des Kosher-Marktes von innen mit koscheren Lebensmitteln in Dosen und der Sicht auf die Kühlregale.

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Meeting at the Chabad Education Center

Finally, you will meet an expert from the Bornplatz Synagogue Foundation at the Chabad Education Center, who will tell you everything about the new Bornplatz Synagogue and current developments.

Aussenansicht des Chabad-Bildungshauses in Hamburg.

Our offer

Discover Hamburg's fascinating Jewish history with a guided tour from the Hohe Weide synagogue to the Grindel quarter and its sights and immerse yourself in the lively culture of Judaism with its diverse traditions.

Discover Hamburg's rich Jewish history in a unique way!

Portrait von Andreas Kowalski
Erlebnisbegleiter und zertifizierter Experte

Andreas Kowalski hat Angewandte Kulturwissenschaften in Lüneburg sowie Bildungsberatung & Kompetenzentwicklung in Hamburg studiert.

Seit vielen Jahren bietet der Hamburg-Experte Führungen sowie Vorträge und Seminare zur Jüdischen Geschichte, Kultur und zum Jüdischen Leben in Hamburg an. 2021 erhielt er den ADAC Tourismuspreis.

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Tourguide

Portrait von Andreas Kowalski
Erlebnisbegleiter und zertifizierter Experte
Andreas Kowalski hat Angewandte Kulturwissenschaften in Lüneburg sowie Bildungsberatung & Kompetenzentwicklung in Hamburg studiert.

Seit vielen Jahren bietet der Hamburg-Experte Führungen sowie Vorträge und Seminare zur Jüdischen Geschichte, Kultur und zum Jüdischen Leben in Hamburg an. 2021 erhielt er den ADAC Tourismuspreis.

Andreas Kowalski


Languages: German, English

Experiential guide and certified expert

Andreas Kowalski studied Applied Cultural Studies in Lüneburg and Educational Consulting & Competence Development in Hamburg.

For many years, the Hamburg expert has been offering guided tours, lectures and seminars on Jewish history, culture and Jewish life in Hamburg. In 2021, he received the ADAC Tourism Prize.

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Dates

2024 | Sunday: December 15th
2025 | Sundays: March 23, April 27, May 11, June 15, July 20, August 17
September 21, October 19, November 16, December 7

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Perpetuity

The tour lasts 2.5 hours, including a break and a selection of kosher snacks;
Followed by a discussion with representative from the Bornplatz Synagogue Foundation.
Time 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

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Included

kosher snack, coffee/tea/water

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Fee

35 EUR

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Can also be booked for groups

Maximum number of participants 20 people

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Meeting point

Hohe Weide 34, 20253 Hamburg

  • We recommend early registration as places are limited.
  • Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
  • The tours also take place when it rains, as several stations can be visited regardless of the weather.


Wir empfehlen eine frühzeitige Anmeldung, da die Plätze begrenzt sind.                        

Nicht geeignet für Menschen mit Mobilitätseinschränkungen.

Die Führungen finden auch bei Regen statt, da mehrere Stationen wetterunabhängig besucht werden können.

Registration is binding; refunds are unfortunately excluded.

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faqs

If you have any questions about other topics, feel free to contact us.

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The new Bornplatz Synagogue is becoming a reality.

The future requires commitment. And our work needs your support. Thank you very much indeed for any form of your contribution

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