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It was established in the 17th century and expanded in 1861. It covers an area of almost one hectare and is enclosed by a high brick wall. The oldest surviving gravestones (matzevot) date from the first half of the 18th century. The funeral hall, built in 1910 by the architects Carl Hahn and Alfred Runge, still stands.
Or Marienkirche: the biggest one, a fine brick Gothic building near the Rathaus (city hall) at the centre of the Altstadt.
It contains a wooden crucifix by Bernt Notke.
Petrikirche
Its tower platform (which can be reached by an elevator) offers a great view over the city, and if weather conditions allow it you can even see Travemünde (17 km to the north-east).
Jakobikirche
Aegidienkirche
The smallest church in the city.
Katharinenkirche
A church without a tower that houses works of Ernst Barlach.