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Rheinland-Pfalz Private Tour -
Rheinland-Pfalz Private Tour -
Rheinland-Pfalz Private Tour -

They Lived Here: Remembering Bitburg’s Jewish Community During WWII.

Art, Culture, & Historical
Rheinland-Pfalz Tour Guide - Rachael K.

Joined 2026

Rachael K.
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Rheinland-Pfalz
English (Native), German
2 hrs 30 mins
Private tour (only you and Rachael K.)
Up to 6 people

This walking tour visits eight locations significant to the lives of Bitburg’s Jewish citizens and their families. At the beginning of the Nazi regime, Bitburg was home to a small, close-knit Jewish community. Through stories of its people, homes, businesses, and community life, visitors will discover how Nazi persecution gradually destroyed the community and reduced its presence in Bitburg to zero.

Itinerary

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12:00 AM

Meeting Point

Park at Prälat-Benz-Straße16 in Bitburg

- Meet guide in from of the Turnhalle on Trierer Straße 11 in Bitburg

12:10 AM

Old Grammer School. Trier Straße13

This building was built in 1873 to train young people "modern" agriculture techniques and promote agriculture as a trade. Under the Nazi regime, the school was to provide ideological education promoting "Volksgemeinschaft" to children and young people.

12:30 AM

Site of former NSDAP Headquarters Bitburg, Spittel, Hauptstraße 3b

Utilizing the former "Hotel zur Post", which was built around 1802 and served not only as a hotel but also the town's post office, many party event took place in the square directly in from of the hotel.

01:00 AM

Site of Former Jewish Synagogue

Built in 1878, this was the first synagogue built in the Eifel region. 70 years later it was devastated by the Nazi regime.

01:20 AM

Memorial Stele, Am Markt

In 2017, the city of Bitburg erected the memorial "Der Riss" (the Rift) to commemorate the Jewish citizens of Bitburg who were murdered by the National Socialist party.

01:50 AM

Kallman House. Köiner Straße 4

this house once belonged to the Jewish Kallmann family. On April 23, 1942, the family of 4 were deported, none survived.

02:10 AM

District Court. Gerichstraße 2/4

Built in 1937 by the Nationalist Socialist Party, this administrative building became a key instrument used against the Jewish citizens of Bitburg.

02:40 AM

Hitler Youth Home and League of German Woman

Built in 1937, this building facilitated the regular and mandatory meetings of the Hitler Youth and League of German Women.

03:10 AM

Bitburg Jewish Cemetery. Telweg and Erdorfer Straße

In 1890, the Jewish population was granted the land for a Jewish cemetery. Before this cemetery was opened, the Jewish citizen had to bury their family members in the Trier Jewish cemetery.

Ending Point

Turnhalle parking lot (in Bitburg)

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

Guide fee

What‘s not included

Public transportation.

Rain gear or cold weather garments.

Bring approximately €50 and be sure to carry your passport.

Tour Important Information

This tour involves a lot of walking and is not recommended for people with severe back, knee or leg problems, please wear comfortable shoes.

This tour is wheelchair accessible.

Please be sure to bring appropriate outer garments or umbrellas in case of inclement weather.

This tour covers historical material of a sensitive and disturbing nature.

Important message from the supplier

Sundays in Germany are limited on activities due to Sunday rest laws.

Cancellation Policy

  • Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
  • 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
  • No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Rheinland-Pfalz Tour Guide - Rachael K.

Joined 2026

Rachael K.
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Rachael K.

Hi, I’m Rachael. I help travelers unlock the deep history and vibrant culture of Germany's beautiful Rhineland-Pfalz region. As an American expat living right here in Western Germany, I specialize in curating authentic local experiences—from tracing Neolithic and Roman ruins to exploring a centuries-old wine culture that still flourishes today. I don't just show you the sights; I bring the region's complex history, sounds, and culinary delicacies to life so you can experience Germany like a true local.


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I will be organizing a tour to the “Dudeldorfer Christmas Market” in November!


If you are interested in joining, please feel free to contact me.


・Saturday, November 28

 The market will be open from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

・Sunday, November 29

 The market will be open from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM.


I hope you can join us and enjoy the festive Christmas atmosphere!

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$40/ per person