Irbid district, Jordan

Places to visit near Irbid

Irbid is a city in Irbid district, Jordan, home to about 307,480 people. Within 50 km by road there are 74 places to visit — 50 forts & heritage, 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens and 3 churches. The must-see places are Capitolias (6 km), Umm Qais Museum (24 km) and Gadara (25 km).

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Irbid, Jordan
Irbid, Irbid district, Jordan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Irbid at a glance

Location
Irbid district, Jordan
Population
about 307,480
Coordinates
32.5556° N, 35.8500° E
Places within 50 km
74 (38 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 churches

Top places to visit near Irbid

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Irbid: 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 Irbid

102 forts & heritage within 100 km of Irbid. The closest is Arar House (1 km); the best-known is Capitolias (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Irbid

37 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Irbid. The closest is Inbeh (16 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Inbeh · viewpoint · Irbid · ~16 km
  • Beit Shean Valley · viewpoint · North District · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Qeren `En Gev · viewpoint · North District · ~40 km · Must-see
  • Yisachar Height · viewpoint · North District · ~45 km · Must-see
  • Tel Sokha · viewpoint · North District · ~47 km · Must-see
  • Emek Harod · viewpoint · North District · ~51 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Irbid

22 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Irbid. The closest is Kurzi National Park (44 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Irbid

11 churches within 100 km of Irbid. The closest is Jerash (39 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Irbid

10 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Irbid. The closest is Al-Masjid Al-Abyadh (68 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Irbid

8 museums within 100 km of Irbid. The closest is Irbid Archaeological Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Irbid

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 16 km on the road.

  1. Start in Irbid
  2. 1 km Irbid Archaeological Museum · museum, Irbid
  3. 1 km Arar House · heritage site, Irbid
  4. 1 km Nabulsi House · heritage site, Irbid
  5. 1 km Irbid Citadel · heritage site, Irbid
  6. 6 km Capitolias · heritage site, Irbid
  7. 6 km Back to Irbid

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How to reach Irbid

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    Within 15 km of Irbid

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Irbid by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage50102Arar House (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints537Inbeh (16 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens322Kurzi National Park (44 km)
    Churches311Jerash (39 km)
    Mosques & dargahs010Al-Masjid Al-Abyadh (68 km)
    Museums58Irbid Archaeological Museum (1 km)
    Caves56Al Mīdān (5 km)
    Other attractions05Mary's Well (68 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs13Sea of Galilee (46 km)
    Waterfalls12Ayn al Shallalah al Tahta (12 km)
    Parks12Gan HaShlosha (48 km)
    Beaches & coast01Hadekel Beach (51 km)

    Irbid: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Irbid?

    Capitolias (heritage site, about 6 km), Irbid Archaeological Museum (museum, about 1 km), Arar House (heritage site, about 1 km), Irbid Citadel (heritage site, about 1 km), Nabulsi House (heritage site, about 1 km), متحف الحيوانات (museum, about 3 km).

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

    74 places on Spotwander: 50 forts & heritage, 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 churches, 5 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Irbid?

    Arar House, about 1 km by road; Irbid Citadel (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Irbid?

    Inbeh, about 16 km by road; Beit Shean Valley (38 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Irbid?

    Kurzi National Park, about 44 km by road; Hamat Tveria National Park (46 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Irbid?

    Start in Irbid, visit Irbid Archaeological Museum, then Arar House, then Nabulsi House, then Irbid Citadel, then Capitolias, and drive back — about 16 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Irbid?

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

    Towns near Irbid

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