Five themed memorial tours through Dresden immerse you in the diverse Jewish history of the city – from the early community to today’s culture of remembrance. Through interactive methods, reflection and creative inspiration, we work together to develop personal connections to historical sites and their significance today.

Memorial Tour: ‘Introduction to the Jewish history of Dresden’

Friday | 15.08.2025 | 16:00 – 17:30

The first tour, ‘Introduction to Jewish History in Dresden,’ offers a basic introduction to Jewish history in Dresden – from its beginnings to the Nazi era. The focus is on key locations of Jewish life and religious practice. In the workshop that follows, participants creatively process their impressions of the city.

Memorial Tour: ‘The persecution of the Jewish population during the Nazi era’

Saturday | 16.08.2025 | 11:00 – 12:30

The tour ‘The Persecution of the Jewish Population during the Nazi Era’ sheds light on the systematic exclusion, disenfranchisement and deportation of Jewish citizens during the Nazi era in Dresden. Participants encounter specific sites of injustice and remembrance.

Memorial Tour: ‘Destruction and reconstruction after the Second World War’

Friday | 22.08.2025 | 16:00 – 17:30

The third tour, ‘Destruction and Reconstruction after the Second World War,’ focuses on the destruction of Dresden and its reconstruction after the Second World War. Participants explore the question of how Jewish history is remembered (or overlooked) in an urban space shaped by war.

Memorial Tour: ‘Culture of remembrance and current memorial sites’

Saturday | 23.08.2025 | 11:00 – 12:30

The tour ‘Culture of Remembrance and Current Memorial Sites’ takes participants to central memorial sites in the city of Dresden and addresses how the victims of the Holocaust are remembered today. It focuses on forms of remembrance, public responsibility and the role of urban and civil society actors.

Memorial Tour: ‘The Future of Remembrance’

Friday | 29.08.2025 | 16:00 – 17:30

Finally, the focus turns to the future: What does Jewish life look like today – and how can we remember in the future? The tour ‘The Future of Remembrance’ focuses on encounters with places of Jewish life today, educational initiatives and questions about the role of the participants themselves.