Things to do in Haifa

Elegant terraces and sculptures stand beside the colorful floral layouts and palm tree rows in the enormous Hanging Gardens of Haifa that commemorate the Báb.

View the cargo and cruise ships scuttling around the largest seaport in Israel from the viewpoint at the top of Mount Carmel.

A children’s playground and consistent waves keep the kids amused, while a cable car provides panoramic views of the whole area.

Surfing and dancing are among the regular activities on this beach with a lively promenade, an amphitheater and a toddler’s pool.

Calm waters in the bay provide ideal swimming and stand-up paddling conditions on a beach where men and women are segregated.

Enjoy an outing to Panorama Street during your stay in Haifa. Wander the gardens and waterfront in the area.

Perched on the side of Mount Carmel, the founding convent of the Carmelite Order has scenic coastal views and an ornate interior filled with biblical imagery.

Painting, sculpture and video are among the forms bringing contemporary works to life in one of the largest art museums in Israel.

Albert Einstein planted a palm tree still visible in the grounds of this technological complex that today houses a museum filled with scientific collections.