Haifa District district, Israel

Places to visit near Ibṭīn

Ibṭīn is a town in Haifa District district, Israel, home to about 2,020 people. Within 50 km by road there are 124 places to visit — 37 forts & heritage, 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 wildlife, forests & gardens and 3 parks. The must-see places are Hirbet Usha (6 km), Elro'i Spring (7 km) and Alonei Aba Nature Reserve (7 km).

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Ibṭīn, Israel
Ibṭīn, Haifa District district, Israel. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ibṭīn at a glance

Location
Haifa District district, Israel
Population
about 2,020
Coordinates
32.7615° N, 35.1140° E
Places within 50 km
124 (124 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for parks

Top places to visit near Ibṭīn

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ibṭīn: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Ibṭīn

94 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ibṭīn. The closest is Hirbet Usha (6 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Hirbet Usha · fort · Haifa District · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Tel Afek · fort · North District · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Tell Abu Hawam · fort · Haifa District · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Tel Yokneam · fort · North District · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Tel Shem · fort · North District · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Tel Kison · fort · North District · ~16 km · Must-see

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ibṭīn

38 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ibṭīn. The closest is Rom haCarmel (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Rom haCarmel · viewpoint · Haifa District · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Zevulun Valley · viewpoint · North District · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Har Atzmon · viewpoint · North District · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Tel Sachar · viewpoint · Haifa District · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Mount Precipice · viewpoint · North District · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Bet Netofa Valley · viewpoint · North District · ~26 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ibṭīn

29 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ibṭīn. The closest is Alonei Aba Nature Reserve (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Ibṭīn

15 parks within 100 km of Ibṭīn. The closest is פארק נשר (10 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Ibṭīn

15 museums within 100 km of Ibṭīn. The closest is Railway Museum (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Ibṭīn

11 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Ibṭīn. The closest is St. Peter and St. Paul (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Ibṭīn

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 44 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ibṭīn
  2. 6 km Hirbet Usha · heritage site, Haifa District
  3. 3 km St. Peter and St. Paul · mosque or dargah, North District
  4. 9 km Alonei Aba Nature Reserve · nature spot, North District
  5. 7 km Bet Shearim National Park · national park, North District
  6. 10 km Rom haCarmel · viewpoint, Haifa District
  7. 9 km Back to Ibṭīn

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From travellers near Ibṭīn

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How to reach Ibṭīn

    All places near Ibṭīn by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ibṭīn by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3794Hirbet Usha (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2238Rom haCarmel (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1529Alonei Aba Nature Reserve (7 km)
    Parks315פארק נשר (10 km)
    Museums915Railway Museum (14 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1011St. Peter and St. Paul (9 km)
    Caves910Sfunim (16 km)
    Beaches & coast68Ne'ot Kiryat Haim Beach (12 km)
    Churches58Church of the Annunciation (23 km)
    Other attractions67Elro'i Spring (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs04Sea of Galilee (55 km)
    Buddhist sites22Bat Galim Casino (19 km)
    Waterfalls01Banias Waterfall (94 km)

    Ibṭīn: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ibṭīn?

    Hirbet Usha (heritage site, about 6 km), Elro'i Spring (attraction, about 7 km), Alonei Aba Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 7 km), Bet Shearim National Park (national park, about 8 km), Rom haCarmel (viewpoint, about 9 km), St. Peter and St. Paul (mosque or dargah, about 9 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Ibṭīn?

    124 places on Spotwander: 37 forts & heritage, 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 parks, 9 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ibṭīn?

    Hirbet Usha, about 6 km by road; Tel Afek (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ibṭīn?

    Rom haCarmel, about 9 km by road; Zevulun Valley (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Ibṭīn?

    Alonei Aba Nature Reserve, about 7 km by road; Bet Shearim National Park (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ibṭīn?

    Start in Ibṭīn, visit Hirbet Usha, then St. Peter and St. Paul, then Alonei Aba Nature Reserve, then Bet Shearim National Park, then Rom haCarmel, and drive back — about 44 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ibṭīn?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for parks.

    Towns near Ibṭīn

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Ibṭīn’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Ibṭīn on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.