Jewish cemetery in Frýdek

The Jewish Cemetery in Frýdek-Místek was established in 1882 in Frýdek, one of the two historic towns that today form the single city of Frýdek-Místek in the Czech part of Cieszyn Silesia. The site sits at coordinates 49.6775 N, 18.3671 E, in a quiet part of the city away from the main tourist routes.

Why the cemetery was founded in Frýdek

Frýdek and Místek were two separate towns divided by the Ostravice River, only administratively merged into one city in the 20th century. In the second half of the 19th century, both towns belonged to the Austro-Hungarian monarchy, and the local Jewish community needed its own burial ground consistent with Jewish tradition. The founding of the cemetery in 1882 reflected the presence and growth of that community in what was then an increasingly industrial region of Cieszyn Silesia.

What visitors can see today

The Jewish cemetery in Frýdek-Místek stands as a testament to the historical presence of a Jewish community in the region. Cemeteries of this kind across Czech Silesia typically feature a modest layout of stone matzevot, often overgrown with greenery, giving them a distinctive, contemplative atmosphere. Visitors can expect a quiet, calm place suited to reflection on the history of the local community.

Getting there

The cemetery is located within Frýdek-Místek, a city in the Moravian-Silesian Region close to the Polish border. Its exact position corresponds to the geographic coordinates 49.6775 N, 18.3671 E, which makes it straightforward to locate using digital maps.

Frequently asked questions

When was the Jewish cemetery in Frýdek-Místek established? The cemetery was founded in 1882 in Frýdek, one of the two historic parts of what is now the city of Frýdek-Místek.

Where exactly is the cemetery located? It lies at coordinates 49.6775 N, 18.3671 E, within the city of Frýdek-Místek in the Czech Republic.

Is the cemetery open to visitors? Jewish cemeteries in the Czech Republic are generally accessible to visitors, though the site's character calls for respect — it remains an active place of memory for the local Jewish community.

What should visitors know before going? This is a historical and memorial site rather than a conventional tourist attraction, and it deserves the same respect one would show at any cemetery.

Are Frýdek and Místek one city? Yes, Frýdek and Místek now form a single city, Frýdek-Místek, though historically they were two separate towns divided by the Ostravice River, with the Jewish cemetery established on the Frýdek side.