One day
Haifa in a day: gardens, German Colony and the Carmel
A first day in Haifa from the bottom of the Baha'i Gardens to the top of the Carmel, using the Carmelit for the climb. Best Sunday to Thursday: the Carmelit stops on Shabbat and Tikotin is closed on Mondays.
The plan
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09:00
Baha'i Gardens
Attractions & sights · Haifa
Viewpoints open daily 09:00-17:00 and the Shrine of the Bab and inner gardens 09:00-12:00, so start here; check the gardens' site for closure days.
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10:30
German Colony
Attractions & sights · German Colony
Walk down Ben Gurion Blvd, the 1868 Templer colony, with the classic view back up to the gardens. About 0.5 km in a straight line from the previous stop.
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11:15
Haifa City Museum
Museums & heritage · German Colony
At 11 Ben Gurion Blvd, in two Templer buildings at the bottom of the colony.
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12:30
Lunch in Wadi Nisnas
Attractions & sights · Wadi Nisnas
Small year-round market and falafel stands, on the edge of which stands the Haifa Museum of Art.
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14:00
Carmelit to Carmel Center
Buses & getting around · Carmel Center
Board in Hadar or Downtown; the ride to Carmel Center takes under 8 minutes, every 12 minutes on weekdays.
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14:30
Tikotin Museum of Japanese Art
Museums & heritage · Carmel Center
At 89 HaNassi Blvd; open Sun, Tue, Wed, Sat 10:00-16:00, Thu to 18:00, Fri to 14:00, closed Mondays.
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16:00
Louis Promenade
Parks & playgrounds · Carmel Center
Clifftop promenade on Yefe Nof St with views over the bay; finish with dinner on HaNassi Blvd or a film at the Cinematheque.
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Source
- ganbahai.org.il (opens in a new tab)
- carmelithaifa.co.il (opens in a new tab)
- tmja.org.il (opens in a new tab)
- hcm.org.il (opens in a new tab)
Opening hours and prices change: check each place before you set out.
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