--- title: "Alte Synagoge Petershagen" url: "https://en.teutoburgerwald.de/region/excursion/poi/alte-synagoge-petershagen" description: "The first mention of a so-called parlor synagogue in the annals of St. Petersburg dates back to 1652. In 1845/46, a new synagogue was built on the site of an old, dilapidated half-timbered synagogue from 1796. Presumably at the same time as the previous synagogue from 1796, a half-timbered Jewish school was also built, which could accommodate up to 24 pupils and was in operation until 1916. Next to the classroom was the teacher's room and the mikvah, the Jewish ritual bath.The synagogue was desecrated and the interior destroyed during the pogrom night of 1938. The building was sold as early as 1939 and then served various purposes until the 1990s, gradually falling into oblivion. In 1998, it was bought and renovated by the town of Petershagen. A citizens' association has set itself the task of keeping alive the memory of Petershagen's Jewish community, which was wiped out.Today, the Old Synagogue is an information and documentation center for local and regional Jewish history, which is brought closer to visitors with a permanent exhibition, temporary exhibitions and cultural events. It is also a memorial and a reminder of the terror of the Hitler regime. This ensemble of synagogue, Jewish school, mikvah, cemetery and residential buildings, which is unique in northern Germany, brings history to life." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/1346765/6e4e2bcc52ca5fff13f78c83a660ac416accbc372bc968094f6ba2b3ed0468e1/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Teutoburg Forest > Discover the region > Excursion > POI" --- Share Alte Synagoge Petershagen ========================== - Museum/exhibition - Historic site - Place of interest Besucher erkunden eine Ausstellung in einem historischen Raum mit bunten Fenstern und Infotafeln. Zwei Frauen betrachten interessiert eine Vitrine mit jüdischen Ritualgegenständen und Büchern in einem Museum. Zwei Frauen gehen auf einem gepflasterten Weg an einem weißen Gebäude mit roten Dachziegeln vorbei. Innenraum einer Synagoge mit Vitrinen und farbigen Glasfenstern, Sonnenstrahlen erzeugen bunte Reflexionen. LandArt-Route-im-Muehlenkreis Minden-Lübbecke LandArt station 1.02 b \| LandArt route 1 - Petershagen ------------------------------------------------------- The first mention of a so-called parlor synagogue in the annals of St. Petersburg dates back to 1652. In 1845/46, a new synagogue was built on the site of an old, dilapidated half-timbered synagogue from 1796. Presumably at the same time as the previous synagogue from 1796, a half-timbered Jewish school was also built, which could accommodate up to 24 pupils and was in operation until 1916. Next to the classroom was the teacher's room and the mikvah, the Jewish ritual bath. The synagogue was desecrated and the interior destroyed during the pogrom night of 1938. The building was sold as early as 1939 and then served various purposes until the 1990s, gradually falling into oblivion. In 1998, it was bought and renovated by the town of Petershagen. A citizens' association has set itself the task of keeping alive the memory of Petershagen's Jewish community, which was wiped out. Today, the Old Synagogue is an information and documentation center for local and regional Jewish history, which is brought closer to visitors with a permanent exhibition, temporary exhibitions and cultural events. It is also a memorial and a reminder of the terror of the Hitler regime. This ensemble of synagogue, Jewish school, mikvah, cemetery and residential buildings, which is unique in northern Germany, brings history to life. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings Guided tours can be booked at any time by appointment. Read more Price info Donations welcome Read more Eligibility - for Groups - for Class - for families - for individual guests - Suitable for the Elderly Foreign Language German, English, French Payment methods Entrance Free Directions & Parking facilities Please use the parking lots at the ZOB Petershagen. The best way to reach the synagogue is on foot via Mindener Straße Read more Contact person Ms. Marianne Schmitz-NeulandGoebenstr. 5 + 7 32469 Petershagen License (master data) City of Petershagen This content has been partially or completely optimised or created by AI.* Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Market - Guided tour/tour - Other - Food & Beverage - Inn/guesthouse - Restaurant - Restaurant - Accomodations - Guesthouse - Private room - Hotel - Place of interest - Information point - Venue - Place of interest - Tours 46.58 km - Regional bike tour 81.79 km - Regional bike tour 12.68 km - Regional hiking trail Contact Goebenstr. 5 + 7 32469 Petershagen - Petershagen