Holy Sites (Please entry in modest dress)
The World Center of the Baha'i Faith – Tours of the gardens need to be arranged in advance through the Reservation Center. Open Sunday - Thursday 9:00- 17:00, Tel. 04-831-3131
Stella Maris Church and Monastery – This is one of the most beautiful spots in Israel with a church and monastery belonging to the Carmelit order. Free entrance, open all week, 6:00- 12:30, 15:00-18:00. Located at Stella Maris Way. Tel. 04-833-7758
Elijah's Cave – A pilgrimage site for followers of all the three monotheistic religions.. Allenby St. Sunday-Thursday 8:00- 16:45, Friday 8:00-12:45, Tel. 04-852-7430
Reuven and Edith Hecht - Fascinating archaeological exhibitions on the subject of "the people of Israel in the land of Israel". Open Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 10:00- 16:00, Tuesday 10:00 - 19:00, Friday 10:00- 13:00, Saturday 10:00 - 14:00. Haifa University, Main Building (Eshkol Tower). Free entrance. Tel. 04-824-0308
The Ancient Boat Museum – A unique museum, serves as a laboratory and workshop for learning about sailing in ancient times. Open Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 10:00- 14:00, Tuesday 10:00- 19:00, Friday by prior arrangement. Haifa University, Main Building (Eshkol Tower). Free entrance. Tel. 04-824-0308
Chagall Artists' House - Hosts changing exhibition of members of the association, new immigrants and other exhibitions. 24 Ha'ziyonut Ave. Open Sunday- Thursday 9:00- 13:00, 16:00- 19:00, Saturday 10:00- 13:00. Tel. 04-852-2355
Children's Art Center – Changing interactive exhibitions for children on the subject of contemporary art, and creative workshops for all ages given by leading artists. 24 Shabtai Levi St Open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 10:00- 14:00, Friday 10:00- 13:00, Saturday 10:00-15:00.. Tel. 04-853-1585
Haifa Art Museum – Changing exhibitions of modern art. 26 Shabtai Levi St. Sunday-Wednesday 10:00- 16:00, Friday 10:00-13:00, Saturday 10:00-15:00, Tel. 04-852-3255
Illegal Immigration and Navy Museum – A spectacular audio-visual presentation and museum. Guided tour. 204 Allenby St. Open Sunday – Thursday 8:30- 16:00. Tel. 04-853-6249
National Maritime Museum – Changing exhibitions of marine history. Permanent exhibition on the subject of "5000 years of shipping". 198 Allenby Way. Tel. 04-853-6622
National Museum of Science, Planning and Technology – An innovative and fascinating center for the whole family. Over 250 exhibits can be operated by visitors and provide an understanding of different scientific phenomena through play and experiment. Historic Technion Building, 25 Shmariyahu Levin St./ 12 Balfour St., Hadar Hacarmel. Tel. 04-861-4444
Tikotin Museum of Japanese Art – Savor the culture of Japan. 89 Hanassi Blvd. Sunday-Thursdays 10:00-16:00, Friday 10:00-13:00 Tel. 04-838-3554
Stekils Museum of Prehistory – A unique display showing the development of the human lifestyle in prehistoric times and findings from caves used by prehistoric man.
Open Monday-Thursday 10:00-15:00, Friday 10:00-13:00, Saturday 10:00-15:00; Entrance through the zoological garden, Gan Ha'Em. Tel. 04-837-1833
Haifa Cable Car - A breathtaking view of the Carmel and the coastline is revealed to passengers in the Haifa cable car. Open daily 10:00- 18:00. Bat-Galim Promenade or Stella Maris. Tel. 04-833-5970
Outdoor Activities – Horseback riding in the Carmel Park. Horseback riding, jeeps, bicycles, rappelling. Open Daily 9:30- 15:30. Beit Oren junction. Tel. 04-830-7242 x0
Panorama Promenade/ Louis Promenade – the promenade traverses the Carmel ridge along Yefe Nof St., by the Carmel Center between Dan Panorama Hotel and Dan Carmel Hotel. The promenade provides a 180˚ view of Haifa, Acre, Rosh HaNikra, the Galilee hills and the Bahai Gardens.
Hecht Park & Promenade - located at the southern entrance of Haifa, overlooking the sea, along a promenade and grassy expanses, playground facilities for children and sports facilities.
The Haifa Zoo- located in Carmel Center, (bus 37, 37א', 30 from the university).
Hiking Trails –There are quite a few nature trails in Haifa and its area such as: Little Switzerland, Ofer Forest, Nahal Oren, Yagur Stream, and the Bridge Park in Nesher.
Globus Max Haifa
Grand Canyon Shopping Mall
Simha Golan Rd
Box Office: *2235
Yes Planet Lev HaMifratz
Histradrut 55, Checkpost
Box Office: 04-841-6090
Cinematheque
142 Hanassi Blvd.
Box Office: 04-810-4299
Grand Canyon
Simha Golan Rd, Tel: 04-8121111
Sun- Thurs: 10:00-22:00, Fri: 9:00-15:00 Sat: 18:30-22:30
Horev Center
15 Horev St, Tel: 04-824-6164
Sun-Thurs: 9:00-21:00, Fri: 9:00-14:00 Sat: 19:00-22:00
Panorama Center
109 Hanassi Blvd.
Sun-Thurs: 9:00- 20:00, Fri: 9:00-14:00
Sat: 19:00-22:00
Canyon Haifa
4 Fliman St/ Freud Rd, Tel: 04-855-0340 Sun-Thurs: 10:00-22:00, Fri: 10:00-15:00
Sat: 19:00-22:30
Lev HaMifratz
Histradrut 55, Checkpost Sun-Thurs: 10:00- 22:00, Fri: 9:30-14:00 Sat: 19:00-23:0
Down Town Haifa (bus 24,36 from the university)
The German Colony – "Hamoshava Hagermanit" (bus 37,37 א', 24 from the university)
Carmel Center (bus 37, 37א', 30 from the university)
Moria Street (bus 37 from the university)
Ziv Center (bus 36 from the university)
Talpiyot Market - "Shuk Talpiyot" is located at Hahaluts Street in the Hadar neighborhood (bus 36 from the university)
Hof Hacarmel & Dado Beach (bus 46,146 from the university)
Bat Galim Beach & Promenade (bus 37, 36, 24 from the university)
The University Sports Center - During the academic year the Sports Center is open Sunday through Thursday from 6:30 until 22:00, and Friday and Saturday from 8:00 until 15:00. Hours in the summer may vary. Extension:2688/2583.
The Technion Swimming Pool - (bus 144,145 from the university). Phone number: 04-8324945/04-8295184
Holmes Place Health Club – Grand Canyon Mall (bus 145 from the university). Phone number: 04-8124545
The Sportek Park – Sports Activities Park which features a track, basketball courts and more,Located next to the Grand Canyon mall.
Synagogues
University of Haifa Synagogue
University of Haifa Campus
Student Buildibg, 1st floor, Room 103
For information contact Rabbi Dr. Yossi Shtemler. Telephone: 054-3933-062 or Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Or Hadash – Reform Synagogue
55 Hantke St.
Tel.: 04-834-3905
Moria – Conservative Synagogue
7 Horev St.
Tel: 04-825-1495
Denya – Orthodox Synagogue
Hof Hashenhav St.
Tel: 04-825-3292
Churches
Stella Maris Church and Monastery
Stella Maris Way
Tel: 04-833-7758
Greek Orthodox Church
Palyam 6
Latin Orthodox Church
Hameginim 80
Tel: 04-852-4346
Russian Church
Hatishby 55
St. John's Church
Yonatan Hakadosh 23
Mosques
Ahmadiyya Mosque
Kababir Village
Al Istiqlal Mosque
11 Kibbutz Galuyot Street, Corner of Pal Yam Avenue
