Northern Israel

Region

Green hills, lakes and some of the holiest sites in Christianity. Haifa has the Bahá'í Gardens on Mount Carmel, Akko has a Crusader old city, Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee hold places from the life of Jesus, Tzfat is a mystical hill town, and the Golan has wineries and hiking. Spring is greenest.

Northern Israel Sea of GalileeCaesarea PhilippiIsrael National Museum of Science, Technology, and SpaceMount CarmelCapernaumMount TaborTel MegiddoBethsaidaTel HazorMount MeronJezreel ValleyHula ValleyBasilica of the AnnunciationMagdalaSepphorisBeit She'arim necropolisDan (ancient city)Sammy Ofer StadiumKebara CaveMount of BeatitudesNahal Me'arot Nature ReserveWhite Mosque, NazarethHippos (Golan Heights)Montfort CastleMount ArbelAchzivChurch of the MultiplicationChurch of the TransfigurationEl-Jazzar MosqueHaifaAcreAriel (Israeli settlement)NazarethCaesarea (modern town)ShechemShrine of the BábTiberiasSafedHaderaNahariyaBeit She'anAfulaKiryat ShmonaKarmielNof HaGalilKiryat AtaKiryat BialikKiryat MotzkinNesherTamra

Northern Israel essentials

Country: Israel
Driest months: Jun-Aug
Pay in: Shekel (₪)
Language: Hebrew
Emergency: 100

Where to Go in Northern Israel

City Haifa HaifaCoastal city in Israel City Acre AcreCrusader port city with an old walled town City Tiberias TiberiasLakeside town on the Sea of Galilee City Safed SafedCity known for its Kabbalistic heritage History Shrine of the Báb Shrine of the BábOrnate terraced shrine on Haifa's slopes History Caesarea Philippi Caesarea PhilippiAncient Greco-Roman archaeological site with temple ruins History Capernaum CapernaumAncient biblical town on Sea of Galilee History Tel Megiddo Tel MegiddoAncient archaeological mound with extensive biblical-era ruins Nature Sea of Galilee Sea of GalileeFreshwater lake central to New Testament events Nature Mount Carmel Mount CarmelCoastal mountain range overlooking Haifa and Mediterranean Nature Mount Tabor Mount TaborBiblical hill in Israel with pilgrimage significance Nature Mount Scopus Mount ScopusProminent Jerusalem hill housing Hebrew University campus
Regions & Cities
Haifa Explore Haifa Perched on Mount Carmel, Haifa’s terraced Bahá’í Gardens and German Colony draw photographers. Acre Explore Acre Acre’s walled Ottoman old town folds into Crusader tunnels and a working port. Ariel (Israeli settlement) Explore Ariel (Israeli settlement) Ariel’s campus and shopping mall anchor this settlement; visitors arrive for Ariel University events, viewpoints over Samaria hills, and archaeological sites - all seen through the region’s contested political frame. Nazareth Explore Nazareth Nazareth hums with pilgrimage and everyday life: the Basilica of the Annunciation anchors Christian visitors, while bustling Arab souks, hummus stalls and nearby Galilean sites draw those after history, food and authentic market scenes. Caesarea (modern town) Explore Caesarea (modern town) The Roman and Crusader ruins at Caesarea’s national park share the coast with a modern marina and archaeological theatre; people come for ancient stonework, olive‑tree groves, seafood by the sea, and diving off Mediterranean rocks. Shechem Explore Shechem An ancient site near modern Nablus tied to biblical narratives and the nearby Mount Gerizim; visitors explore Tell Balata’s ruins, religious landmarks and the surrounding historical landscape. Shrine of the Báb Explore Shrine of the Báb Perched on Mount Carmel, the Shrine of the Báb anchors the Bahá’í Gardens; visitors come for the golden-domed mausoleum, stepped terraces and wide views over Haifa and its bay. Mount Scopus Explore Mount Scopus Mount Scopus holds the Hebrew University campus and botanical gardens; visitors come for elevated views over Jerusalem, academic museums and walking paths.

Northern Israel at a Glance

Local Time
2:01 AM
GMT+2
Population
2,414,800

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