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Looking for trips in the north suitable for the whole family or attractions in the north – that combine nature, pleasure, calm, and maybe also some history? If so then the following article is just for you.
Summer is approaching, and with it the demand for a list of trips in the north that every family should try this summer is increasing. After all, we Israelis really like to travel, and we are always looking for additional ways to keep the children busy in the summer and especially during the holidays or the big holiday. We like to breathe nature, travel, relax and take pictures in it, and in general – who doesn’t like traveling? And so we find ourselves constantly looking for trips in the country, with an emphasis on attractions in the north – that are always so fun to travel. And so in this article we have collected for you all the most recommended itineraries in the north.
7 attractions in the north that you simply must try:
looking for recommendations on trips in the north that everyone will enjoy? If so then you will be happy to hear that you can stop looking, because we did the search work for you. And below are 7 of the most enjoyable attractions in the northern region of the country, which include only hiking trails or trails with an easy level of difficulty, and those suitable for the whole family.
1. Visiting the immigration camp
difficulty: easy.
Duration of the trip: two hours.
During the period when his British were in Israel, the Atlit immigration camp was used as a detention camp, intended for the imprisonment of tens of thousands of Jews who qualified for Israel illegally. Today the camp is used as a national heritage site where the living conditions of those prisoners who were imprisoned in Makana at that time in Israel are restored. This is a historical landmark that some see as a symbol of the transition from slavery to freedom of the people of Israel (or at least one of the symbols of this). The place also offers an experiential experience in qualifying using an oracle representative on a – qualifying ship suitable for the whole family. The trip is of mild difficulty, and lasts about two hours.
2. A trip that combines animals and archeology at the summit of Haifa
difficulty: easy.
Duration of the trip: two hours.
Another fun trip for the whole family, which combines both animals and archeology, is in the Hai-Bar complex in Carmel, where you will find a project that aims to return the animals that have become extinct in recent years to the landscape of our country. There you will also find animals in pens, which try to breed them in order to return them to the Israeli nature, and you can see animals such as the orange salamander, wild goats and Iranian wild sheep, eagles and birds of prey, as well as Carmel deer and Persian donkeys. You can then visit the Hecht Museum which deals with biblical archaeology and is nearby. You will see in it an ancient ship that was pulled from the depths of the sea and all kinds of other ancient and interesting items.
3. Qualification by Haifa cable car and a visit to the cave of Eliyahu the prophet
difficulty: easy.
Duration of the trip: one to two hours.
There is no doubt that the children will especially enjoy this trip. What child doesn’t dream of a trip with a cable car that includes exposure to crazy scenic views? And not only the children –, the parents will also enjoy every moment. The route is circular, short and light, and it includes a breathtaking view, so you don’t want to stop taking pictures. This is an experiential trip, with a slight level of difficulty, and one that is not oppressive or too long. An hour to two hours will be enough for you to enjoy the view and the stunning beauty of the city of Haifa, and to board the experiential qualification on the Haifa cable car to the observation point at the top of Carmel. From there you can go down the path to the sea and enjoy the pleasant breeze, and visit the cave of Elijah the prophet located nearby.
4. From Tel Achziv to the top of the head of the Nikra
difficulty: easy.
Duration of the trip: two hours or more.
If you are looking for an easy itinerary, suitable for the whole family and combining a walk on the beach and a gorgeous view – this trip is just for you. This trip also allows you to refresh yourself by immersing yourself in the sea water between the magical lagoons and bays, and also combines amazing scenic views. Like small islands in the heart of the sea or the spectacular white cliffs of Rosh Hankara, located at the end of the route. You can also combine an experiential activity during the trip by qualifying to the top of Rosh Hankara using the local cable car. It is indeed a remote area at the end of the country, but it is worth reaching it, among other things, because only there you can meet rock rabbits right on the sea line.
5. The Hanging Bridges Trip
Difficulty: Easy.
Duration of the trip: one to 3 hours.
Here is another attraction that the children will die for. You know those cool suspension bridges hanging from two ends that are sometimes shown in movies? So this attraction reminds us of that, but only in the fun part and less in the scary part, which is great for us. The itinerary is experiential and fun for the whole family – from the small to the big. After the attraction of the suspension bridges, you can go for a walk in Nesher Park, and a visit to the historical museum in Kfar Hasidim –, which recreates the life of the Jews in Eastern Europe in the previous centuries.
6. Walking route along Nahal Hanaman
difficulty: easy.
Duration of the trip: one hour.
Interested in a walking route that is also suitable for family cycling? Get to know the stunning walking route along the restored Nahal Hanaman located in Kiryat Bialik. This is for a trip overshadowed by myself Eucalyptus Tamirim, which is simply fun to walk and relax with the whole family at the weekend. In addition, it is worth coming to the place on Wednesdays when you will usually find the city market of Kiryat Bialik, which is right at the beginning of the route, and adds a lot to the experience when arriving at the place. Another reason why it is worth coming to the place is the huge variety of flora and fauna in the area of the river – you can meet all kinds of fish in the river as well as waterfowl and sometimes turtles.
7. Walking on water in Ein Afka
difficulty: easy.
Duration of the trip: two to three hours.
Another stunning walking route, also located on the outskirts of Kiryat Bialik, is called the Ein Afek route. It is actually a small nature reserve with rich vegetation and a circular walking path between pools of water and flour mills that are stunning in their beauty. There you can walk towards the summit of Tel Afka from where you will find a stunning view, and in winter you can watch the flowering of anemones and meet waterfowl.