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Danish Jews escaping to Sweden. Copyright: The Museum of Danish Resistance 1940-1945.

Jewish points of interest


Visit Copenhagen and Denmark and explore 400 years of Danish Jewish history.

The rescue of the Danish Jews in 1943 can be traced along the coast of Denmark and at museums in the city.


The history of Jews in Denmark

Jewish people in Denmark. Photo copyright: The Danish Jewish Museum.

The first Jewish people arrived in Denmark almost 400 years ago at the invitation of the King. Since then, Jews from different parts of Europe have immigrated into this Scandinavian country where the relationship between Jews and non-Jews have been mostly friction free.

The history of the Jews of Denmark

The Rescue Route

Jewish rescue. Photo copyright: The Museum of Danish Resistance 1940-1945.

Thanks to the help of many ordinary Danes, almost all of the Jews of Denmark survived World War II. Today, in and around Copenhagen, you can walk in the footsteps of the escaping Jews, and learn more about the dramatic days and nights of September and October 1943. Join a guided tour, or make your own visit to this historic area.

The rescue of the Danish Jews
The Rescue Route

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Copenhagen sightseeing



Historic Copenhagen is full of hidden gems of Jewish history and culture. Join a guided tour of Jewish Copenhagen to make history come alive, or follow our suggested route for a walking tour of Jewish Copenhagen.

Outside of Copenhagen

Fredericia Jewish Cemetary. Photo: Frederica Bymuseum.

Jewish people settled in towns in different parts of Denmark where they infused the local economy with their skills and connections. Today, you can still find traces of a Jewish past in Fredericia and other provincial locations. Jewish life outside of Copenhagen
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The Danish Jewish Museum. Copyright: Danish Jewish Museum. Photo: Photo: Bitter + Bredt.

The Danish Jewish Museum

Designed by Daniel Libeskind, the recently opened Danish Jewish Museum in Copenhagen combines great architecture with the story of the Jews in Denmark. Read more about The Danish Jewish Museum

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Practical information

Planning to visit Copenhagen? Find out more about where to stay, kosher food in Copenhagen, synagogues, and more. Jewish traveler's FAQ for Copenhagen

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Do you have Danish roots? There are 1.5 million people in the US with Danish heritage. Find out more about when they arrived, why they came here, and what made them emigrate. Trace your Danish roots!

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