Experiences & Attractions
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Activities for Adults
There is a wide variety of recreational activity options around the hotel, which is located at the center of the Carmel in Haifa, such as sites, cultural performances, restaurants and guided tours on foot.
For information and recommendations, please contact the front desk.
For information and recommendations, please contact the front desk.
Area Attractions
My Dream House - Children’s Kingdom in Haifa
The children’s kingdom in the north is the place where parents and children play and pass time - intended for kindergarten, elementary school and organized groups.
The place offers Tarzan slides, a ball pit, computer games, toddler area, water games with the giant bucket and water slides; birthday parties, kindergarten parties and events and activities for organized groups.
Hours of Operation:
During school breaks, on holidays and Sabbaths: 10:00 AM-08:00 PM
For Groups - Reservations are required. Birthday parties - Reservations are required.
Telephone: 04-8410084, 057-629306
Directions:
In Haifa - Hutzot HaMifratz (HaHaroshet Street).
Havayat HaRohvim
The largest horse ranch in Israel and a huge compound for challenging activities, as well as events and indulging at the excellent steakhouse “Cat Ballou”.
Among the challenging activities at the ranch: guided Jeep tours, freestyle horseback riding, cowboy games, pastoral carriage tours, mountain bike riding, hiking, rappelling, beach games on the Carmel shores, swimming pool (seasonal), and an adventure park. The place also offers a catering service.
Special Activity: Tabash Experience
An authentic shepard village, where both Jews and Bedouin live, along with offering hospitality at Shepard’s Flute cabin. This is an active resort where public and private events are held, and activities are planned for children and adults: guided bus tours to historic sites, mountain bike tours, horseback riding in the forest, guided tours to historic houses, rope park and challenging wall climbing.
Zenith: Meet ups and shepard evenings, with the hilarious stories of Mustafa Tabash about the shepard period. Faithful to Bedouin tradition, the children in group with have interesting activities waiting: artwork area, reptarium, songs and laughs with Yusef the bard, treasure hunt games with surprising stops on the way to the magical candy forest, horseback riding, carriage rides pulled by donkeys, and more.
Additional services: Producing unforgettable events for the public and private sectors in a natural setting, or at the legendary restaurant “Cat Ballou” that is located in the compound.
The events include hearty feasts, as well as entertainment per the budget and preference. The food is kosher.
Hours of Operation: Year Round, Reservations Required.
Directions: The site is at the entrance to Beit Oren at the Carmel Park. The entrance has directing signage. Travel time fro Tel Aviv: about an hour.
Telephones: 04-8307242, 058-344700
Fax: 04-8307262
Email: [email protected]
Rosh HaNikra
An experience of a lifetime: The top of the cliff overlooks a spectacular view of the expanse of the Mediterranean sea and the beach strip, and the arrival to the top of the cliff is done using the steepest cable car in the world. The hiking trail passes through a tunnel excavated into the mountain, and allows for visiting between the crevices (a unique phenomena created where the mountain met the sea).
The Sea and the Rock
Sound and light show that will show you the sea, the mountain and their contents in all of their glory, and help you understand the tale that has been spanning for millennia. You will discover nature is all of its magnificence through the tale, from visual angles you have never seen before.
The display will show you original pictures of excavating the train tunnels at Rosh HaNikra (with the permission of the British War Museum), along for recreating the blowing up of the train bridge. The Projection is available in Hebrew, English, Russian, Arabic and Spanish.
Rosh HaNikra’s Small Train
Delightful guided train tours that travels between Rosh HaNikra and Achziv.
Or Nikrot
An event site at the feet of the great white cliff, tickling the vast blue sea. A unique site for all types of events, up to 320 guests.
”Al HaGvul” Restaurant
A kosher restaurant overlooking the expanse of the Mediterranean sea and beach strip, includes up to 120 seats. The place serves various dishes. Making reservations for groups and events is required.
“Rosh Acher” Coffee Shop
A coffee shop at the Nikrot that is open at night during the summer months with various programs for adults and young adults, a romantic ambience and light refreshments (making reservations is recommended).
Additional services: souvenir shop, buffet, public telephone, disabled access, parking.
Hours of Operation:
In the winter 08:30 AM to 04:00 PM, in the summer 08:30 AM to 06:00 PM, In July-August 08:30 AM to 11:00 PM, on Fridays and holiday eves the place is open until 04:00 PM.
Directions:
Take Highway 4 (North), 10 km north of Nahariya. “Eged” public transportation Nahariya.
Telephones: 1-800-229494, 04-9857109
Fax: 04-9857107
Email: [email protected]
Haifa Municipal Theatre
The Haifa Municipal Theatre was created about 40 years ago, and it was the first municipal theatre that was created in Israel. Many of the theatre’s plays gained international exposure, and great success in prestigious festivals overseas.
“Ghetto" (toured in German cities, as well as Washington and Chicago); “Jewish Spirit” (Edinborough Festival, London, toured in German cities, New York, Chicago, Washington, and Los Angeles); “Palestinian” (toured in German cities, Amsterdam, Antwerp, Brussels); Metamorphosis” (Munich); “Marriage Tricks” and “The Caucasian Chalk Circle” (Venice Festival), and more.
In the past ten years, the theatre’s operations also includes classes for theatre loving adults and teens, under the tutelage of the director Roni Keinan. Additionally, there are also events in cooperation with the City of Haifa: Opening the theatre operations in the Krieger Auditorium at the French Carmel, in cooperation with Leo Beck community center, “Literary Cabaret” in conjunction with the city’s Culture Division, etc.
In the new season, the theatre will return to its permanent home at Hadar HaCarmel. The building underwent an overhaul renovation, and it is now one of the most magnificent buildings in Israel, and adjacent to it a parking lot was built that can hold 300 vehicles.
Hours of Operation:
Sunday through Thursday, 09:30 AM to 09:00 PM
Friday, 9:00 AM - noon
Saturday - Only open if there is a show
Directions: 50 Pevzner Street, Haifa
Telephone: 04-8600500
Hay Park Kiryat Motzkin
“Hay Park” is a unique zoo that spans on a vast property of one hundred dunam. Additionally, the place has a playground that was built by artists from Ein Hod’s Artist Village, a swan lake, two snack bars and a restaurant.
Additional services: Camel rides, horseback riding, accessibility services, playgrounds, drinking fountains, toilets, tent, restaurant and parking.
Special Activities for Children - Lovely playground equipment made of wood, a large petting zoo, and a special zoo.
Hours of Operation:
In the summer - April through September, Sunday to Thursday, as well as on Saturday, from 9:00 AM to 07:00 PM, on Fridays from 9:00 AM to 01:30 PM.
In the winter - October through March, Sunday to Thursday, as well as on Saturday, from 9:00 AM to 04:00 PM, on Fridays from 9:00 AM to 01:00 PM.
Directions:
79 Hahashmonaim Street, Kiryat Motzkin (facing Ildan House).
The entrance is from Tzabar Junction to Rabin Square, make a right at the square and stay true.
The city has various direction signs.
Telephones: 04-8747445, 04-8747448, 057-621616
Fax: 04-8747791
Email: [email protected]
Role-play Guided Tours at the German Colony
Role-play guided tours at the restored German Colony in Haifa. Here you will see a reenactment of the German Colony Templar settlement story.
Join the tour and experience the spirit of the period as tour guides reenact living at the German Colony established by the Templar settlers. After the guided tour is completed, you can dine at the best restaurants and eateries Haifa as to offer.
Guided Tour Schedule: Every Saturday at 11:00 AM, a role-play guided tour voyages at the German Colony. The tour is open to the general public, but making a reservation in advance is required.
Directions: 48 Ben Gurion Boulevard, Haifa.
Telephones: 1800-30-50-90, 04-8535605, 04-8535606
Ramat HaNAdiv Gardens
Ramat HaNadiv Gardens are located to the south of Zichron Yaakov, and span over a vast land of 4,500 dunam. The gardens are well tended, and surrounded by open fields, hiking trails, educational activities and archaeological sites.
The gardens encircle the graves of Baron Benjamin (Edmond) De Rothschild (1845 - 1934) and his wife Baroness Ada (Adelaide) De Rothschild (1853 - 1935). The Baron and his wife were put to rest again in a formal burial ceremony at Ramat HaNadiv Gardens in 1954.
In the last fifty years, Ramat HaNadiv Gardens have become an attraction for visitors in Israel. The visitors enjoy the well tended gardens, educational activities, hiking trails, and archaeological sites.
The actual well tended gardens span over approximately 70 dunam of land, and include dense woods, large manicured lawn areas, as well as roses and seasonal flowers. The path includes the rose garden, waterfall garden, sensory garden and the palm garden. Additionally “the Amphitheater” is located here, hosting an assortment of concerts during the summer, and the crypt that is located at the center of the gardens.
Admission to Ramat HaNadiv is free, and there is no need to book your visit in advance. If you plan to have a special event on-site (more than 50 participants), we recommend you coordinate your event with the information center, which is located near the parking lot. You can also purchase information pamphlets and instruction booklets with respect to the various tours at the memorial gardens and the nature park, as well as about other nearby sites. You may borrow wheelchairs on-site.
Hours of Operation:
Sunday through Thursday, 08:00 AM to 03:45 PM
Friday and holiday eves from 8:00 AM to 1:45 PM
On Saturdays and holidays between 8:00 AM to 04:00 PM (crypt will be unavailable)
During Chol HaMoed the site is open until 06:00 PM.
Directions:
Driving north on Tel Aviv - Haifa highway (Hwy 4), make a right at Binyamina intersection (to highway 653), and after about 5 km, turn toward Zichron Yaakov (Hwy 652), and follow the signage to Ramat HaNadiv.
The children’s kingdom in the north is the place where parents and children play and pass time - intended for kindergarten, elementary school and organized groups.
The place offers Tarzan slides, a ball pit, computer games, toddler area, water games with the giant bucket and water slides; birthday parties, kindergarten parties and events and activities for organized groups.
Hours of Operation:
During school breaks, on holidays and Sabbaths: 10:00 AM-08:00 PM
For Groups - Reservations are required. Birthday parties - Reservations are required.
Telephone: 04-8410084, 057-629306
Directions:
In Haifa - Hutzot HaMifratz (HaHaroshet Street).
Havayat HaRohvim
The largest horse ranch in Israel and a huge compound for challenging activities, as well as events and indulging at the excellent steakhouse “Cat Ballou”.
Among the challenging activities at the ranch: guided Jeep tours, freestyle horseback riding, cowboy games, pastoral carriage tours, mountain bike riding, hiking, rappelling, beach games on the Carmel shores, swimming pool (seasonal), and an adventure park. The place also offers a catering service.
Special Activity: Tabash Experience
An authentic shepard village, where both Jews and Bedouin live, along with offering hospitality at Shepard’s Flute cabin. This is an active resort where public and private events are held, and activities are planned for children and adults: guided bus tours to historic sites, mountain bike tours, horseback riding in the forest, guided tours to historic houses, rope park and challenging wall climbing.
Zenith: Meet ups and shepard evenings, with the hilarious stories of Mustafa Tabash about the shepard period. Faithful to Bedouin tradition, the children in group with have interesting activities waiting: artwork area, reptarium, songs and laughs with Yusef the bard, treasure hunt games with surprising stops on the way to the magical candy forest, horseback riding, carriage rides pulled by donkeys, and more.
Additional services: Producing unforgettable events for the public and private sectors in a natural setting, or at the legendary restaurant “Cat Ballou” that is located in the compound.
The events include hearty feasts, as well as entertainment per the budget and preference. The food is kosher.
Hours of Operation: Year Round, Reservations Required.
Directions: The site is at the entrance to Beit Oren at the Carmel Park. The entrance has directing signage. Travel time fro Tel Aviv: about an hour.
Telephones: 04-8307242, 058-344700
Fax: 04-8307262
Email: [email protected]
Rosh HaNikra
An experience of a lifetime: The top of the cliff overlooks a spectacular view of the expanse of the Mediterranean sea and the beach strip, and the arrival to the top of the cliff is done using the steepest cable car in the world. The hiking trail passes through a tunnel excavated into the mountain, and allows for visiting between the crevices (a unique phenomena created where the mountain met the sea).
The Sea and the Rock
Sound and light show that will show you the sea, the mountain and their contents in all of their glory, and help you understand the tale that has been spanning for millennia. You will discover nature is all of its magnificence through the tale, from visual angles you have never seen before.
The display will show you original pictures of excavating the train tunnels at Rosh HaNikra (with the permission of the British War Museum), along for recreating the blowing up of the train bridge. The Projection is available in Hebrew, English, Russian, Arabic and Spanish.
Rosh HaNikra’s Small Train
Delightful guided train tours that travels between Rosh HaNikra and Achziv.
Or Nikrot
An event site at the feet of the great white cliff, tickling the vast blue sea. A unique site for all types of events, up to 320 guests.
”Al HaGvul” Restaurant
A kosher restaurant overlooking the expanse of the Mediterranean sea and beach strip, includes up to 120 seats. The place serves various dishes. Making reservations for groups and events is required.
“Rosh Acher” Coffee Shop
A coffee shop at the Nikrot that is open at night during the summer months with various programs for adults and young adults, a romantic ambience and light refreshments (making reservations is recommended).
Additional services: souvenir shop, buffet, public telephone, disabled access, parking.
Hours of Operation:
In the winter 08:30 AM to 04:00 PM, in the summer 08:30 AM to 06:00 PM, In July-August 08:30 AM to 11:00 PM, on Fridays and holiday eves the place is open until 04:00 PM.
Directions:
Take Highway 4 (North), 10 km north of Nahariya. “Eged” public transportation Nahariya.
Telephones: 1-800-229494, 04-9857109
Fax: 04-9857107
Email: [email protected]
Haifa Municipal Theatre
The Haifa Municipal Theatre was created about 40 years ago, and it was the first municipal theatre that was created in Israel. Many of the theatre’s plays gained international exposure, and great success in prestigious festivals overseas.
“Ghetto" (toured in German cities, as well as Washington and Chicago); “Jewish Spirit” (Edinborough Festival, London, toured in German cities, New York, Chicago, Washington, and Los Angeles); “Palestinian” (toured in German cities, Amsterdam, Antwerp, Brussels); Metamorphosis” (Munich); “Marriage Tricks” and “The Caucasian Chalk Circle” (Venice Festival), and more.
In the past ten years, the theatre’s operations also includes classes for theatre loving adults and teens, under the tutelage of the director Roni Keinan. Additionally, there are also events in cooperation with the City of Haifa: Opening the theatre operations in the Krieger Auditorium at the French Carmel, in cooperation with Leo Beck community center, “Literary Cabaret” in conjunction with the city’s Culture Division, etc.
In the new season, the theatre will return to its permanent home at Hadar HaCarmel. The building underwent an overhaul renovation, and it is now one of the most magnificent buildings in Israel, and adjacent to it a parking lot was built that can hold 300 vehicles.
Hours of Operation:
Sunday through Thursday, 09:30 AM to 09:00 PM
Friday, 9:00 AM - noon
Saturday - Only open if there is a show
Directions: 50 Pevzner Street, Haifa
Telephone: 04-8600500
Hay Park Kiryat Motzkin
“Hay Park” is a unique zoo that spans on a vast property of one hundred dunam. Additionally, the place has a playground that was built by artists from Ein Hod’s Artist Village, a swan lake, two snack bars and a restaurant.
Additional services: Camel rides, horseback riding, accessibility services, playgrounds, drinking fountains, toilets, tent, restaurant and parking.
Special Activities for Children - Lovely playground equipment made of wood, a large petting zoo, and a special zoo.
Hours of Operation:
In the summer - April through September, Sunday to Thursday, as well as on Saturday, from 9:00 AM to 07:00 PM, on Fridays from 9:00 AM to 01:30 PM.
In the winter - October through March, Sunday to Thursday, as well as on Saturday, from 9:00 AM to 04:00 PM, on Fridays from 9:00 AM to 01:00 PM.
Directions:
79 Hahashmonaim Street, Kiryat Motzkin (facing Ildan House).
The entrance is from Tzabar Junction to Rabin Square, make a right at the square and stay true.
The city has various direction signs.
Telephones: 04-8747445, 04-8747448, 057-621616
Fax: 04-8747791
Email: [email protected]
Role-play Guided Tours at the German Colony
Role-play guided tours at the restored German Colony in Haifa. Here you will see a reenactment of the German Colony Templar settlement story.
Join the tour and experience the spirit of the period as tour guides reenact living at the German Colony established by the Templar settlers. After the guided tour is completed, you can dine at the best restaurants and eateries Haifa as to offer.
Guided Tour Schedule: Every Saturday at 11:00 AM, a role-play guided tour voyages at the German Colony. The tour is open to the general public, but making a reservation in advance is required.
Directions: 48 Ben Gurion Boulevard, Haifa.
Telephones: 1800-30-50-90, 04-8535605, 04-8535606
Ramat HaNAdiv Gardens
Ramat HaNadiv Gardens are located to the south of Zichron Yaakov, and span over a vast land of 4,500 dunam. The gardens are well tended, and surrounded by open fields, hiking trails, educational activities and archaeological sites.
The gardens encircle the graves of Baron Benjamin (Edmond) De Rothschild (1845 - 1934) and his wife Baroness Ada (Adelaide) De Rothschild (1853 - 1935). The Baron and his wife were put to rest again in a formal burial ceremony at Ramat HaNadiv Gardens in 1954.
In the last fifty years, Ramat HaNadiv Gardens have become an attraction for visitors in Israel. The visitors enjoy the well tended gardens, educational activities, hiking trails, and archaeological sites.
The actual well tended gardens span over approximately 70 dunam of land, and include dense woods, large manicured lawn areas, as well as roses and seasonal flowers. The path includes the rose garden, waterfall garden, sensory garden and the palm garden. Additionally “the Amphitheater” is located here, hosting an assortment of concerts during the summer, and the crypt that is located at the center of the gardens.
Admission to Ramat HaNadiv is free, and there is no need to book your visit in advance. If you plan to have a special event on-site (more than 50 participants), we recommend you coordinate your event with the information center, which is located near the parking lot. You can also purchase information pamphlets and instruction booklets with respect to the various tours at the memorial gardens and the nature park, as well as about other nearby sites. You may borrow wheelchairs on-site.
Hours of Operation:
Sunday through Thursday, 08:00 AM to 03:45 PM
Friday and holiday eves from 8:00 AM to 1:45 PM
On Saturdays and holidays between 8:00 AM to 04:00 PM (crypt will be unavailable)
During Chol HaMoed the site is open until 06:00 PM.
Directions:
Driving north on Tel Aviv - Haifa highway (Hwy 4), make a right at Binyamina intersection (to highway 653), and after about 5 km, turn toward Zichron Yaakov (Hwy 652), and follow the signage to Ramat HaNadiv.
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