Outdoors and Nature in Israel

Sataf located just outside Jerusalem and is famed for its hiking trails and natural beauty. It was first settled around 6,000 years ago during the Chalcolithic Period. Then, 1,500 years …

The Wohl Rose Garden, or Wohl Rose Park, is one of the few rose parks of its kind in the Middle East, and has been proclaimed one of the most …

The Jerusalem Bird Observatory, Israel’s first urban wildlife site. Although only 1.5 acres in size, attracts thousands of migrating songbirds to its pond and fruit trees. This makes it the …

Gazelle Valley Park is Israel’s biggest urban nature reserve and also the best place to watch endangered mountain gazelles in their natural habitat. The valley was once a home to a …

The Jerusalem Forest is a favorite by locals and has many playgrounds and picnic areas in it, along with a hiking trail. It is filled with pine and cypress trees, …

The National Botanic Garden of Israel, also known as the Botanical Garden of the Hebrew University, is the first botanical garden in Israel. It covers over 6 acres and houses …

The Jerusalem Biblical Zoo is a wonderful way to spend a relaxing day in Jerusalem. The zoo is home to 2,200 animals representing over 270 different species across  62 acres. In …

The Jerusalem Botanical Gardens is the largest plant collection in Israel and the Middle East, spanning 45 acres. The Gardens has plants from around the world, and display more than …

The Jerusalem Trail is an optional addition to the Israel National Trail which passes through many points in Jerusalem and its outskirts. It combines cultural and historical places with national …

The City of David is the oldest section for Jerusalem and is actually more ancient than the Old City of Jerusalem. The City of David National Park is a short …