Jerusalem District district, Israel

Places to visit near Jerusalem

Jerusalem is a city in Jerusalem District district, Israel, home to about 801,000 people. Within 50 km by road there are 129 places to visit — 62 forts & heritage, 7 parks, 19 hill stations & viewpoints and 10 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Jason's Tomb (1 km), Great Synagogue (1 km) and Ketef Hinnom (1 km).

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Jerusalem at a glance

Location
Jerusalem District district, Israel
Population
about 801,000
Coordinates
31.7690° N, 35.2163° E
Places within 50 km
129 (129 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 and mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Jerusalem

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

103 forts & heritage within 100 km of Jerusalem. The closest is Jason's Tomb (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Jerusalem

43 parks within 100 km of Jerusalem. The closest is Independence Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Jerusalem

31 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Jerusalem. The closest is Har El (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Har El · viewpoint · Jerusalem District · ~1 km · Must-see
  • Mount Zion · viewpoint · Jerusalem District · ~2 km · Must-see
  • Valley of Hinnom (Gehenna) · viewpoint · Jerusalem District · ~2 km · Must-see
  • Har Atzal · viewpoint · Jerusalem District · ~3 km · Must-see
  • Mount of Olives · viewpoint · Jerusalem District · ~4 km · Must-see
  • Mt. Herzl · viewpoint · Jerusalem District · ~4 km · Must-see

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Mosques & dargahs near Jerusalem

20 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Jerusalem. The closest is Mamilla Cemetery (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Jerusalem

19 museums within 100 km of Jerusalem. The closest is Weizmann House (51 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Jerusalem

18 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Jerusalem. The closest is Garden of Gethsemane (3 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Jerusalem

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 6 km on the road.

  1. Start in Jerusalem
  2. 1 km Valley of the Cross · park, Jerusalem District
  3. 1 km Jason's Tomb · tomb, Jerusalem District
  4. 1 km Independence Park · park, Jerusalem District
  5. 1 km Mamilla Pool · heritage site, Jerusalem District
  6. 1 km Ketef Hinnom · heritage site, Jerusalem District
  7. 1 km Back to Jerusalem

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How to reach Jerusalem

    All places near Jerusalem by distance

    Within 15 km of Jerusalem

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Tel A-Nasbe · fort · Judea and Samaria · ~16 km · Must-see
    • Har Kitron · viewpoint · Jerusalem District · ~17 km · Must-see
    • Dayr al-Shaykh · fort · Jerusalem District · ~18 km · Must-see
    • Bayt 'Itab · viewpoint · Jerusalem District · ~20 km · Must-see
    • HaMasrek Nature Reserve · sanctuary · Jerusalem District · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Bayt Mahsir · fort · Jerusalem District · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Soreq Cave · cave · Jerusalem District · ~23 km · Must-see
    • HaTeomim Cave · cave · Jerusalem District · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Dayr Aban · fort · Jerusalem District · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Emmaus Nicopolis · fort · Judea and Samaria · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Tel Beit Shemesh · fort · Jerusalem District · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Emek HaEla · viewpoint · Jerusalem District · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Latrun, Trappist Monastery · fort · Judea and Samaria · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Tel Yarmut · fort · Jerusalem District · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Adullam · fort · Jerusalem District · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Khirbet Abu ed-Dinein · fort · Judea and Samaria · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Mini Israel · park · Jerusalem District · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Mount Nabi Yunis · viewpoint · Judea and Samaria · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Hirbat Qaiyafa · fort · Jerusalem District · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Horvat Itri · fort · Jerusalem District · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Modi`im · fort · Center District · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Nof Ayalon Amphitheater · viewpoint · Jerusalem District · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Tel Azekah · fort · Jerusalem District · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Horbat Burgin · fort · Jerusalem District · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Adullam-France Park · sanctuary · Jerusalem District · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Shuqba Cave · cave · Judea and Samaria · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Tel Batash · fort · Jerusalem District · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Hirbet Midras · fort · Jerusalem District · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Tel Gezer · sanctuary · Center District · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Neot Kdumim · park · Center District · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Al Maghtas · fort · Balqa · ~41 km · Must-see
    • El Ayin Ruins · cave · South District · ~41 km · Must-see
    • Tel Goded · fort · South District · ~41 km · Must-see
    • Tel Dalit · fort · Center District · ~41 km · Must-see
    • Tel Hadid · fort · Center District · ~41 km · Must-see
    • Tel Mikne · fort · Jerusalem District · ~43 km · Must-see
    • Tel Maresha · fort · South District · ~45 km · Must-see
    • Tel Burna · fort · South District · ~45 km · Must-see
    • Lod Mosaic · fort · Center District · ~45 km · Must-see
    • מסגד אל-עומרי · dargah · Center District · ~45 km · Must-see

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Jerusalem by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage62103Jason's Tomb (1 km)
    Parks743Independence Park (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1931Har El (1 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1020Mamilla Cemetery (1 km)
    Museums019Weizmann House (51 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens818Garden of Gethsemane (3 km)
    Other attractions916Great Synagogue (1 km)
    Churches413Saint Saviours Church (2 km)
    Beaches & coast013Rishon LeZion Sands (63 km)
    Caves67Soreq Cave (23 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs34Hizkyahu’s Pool (2 km)
    Waterfalls12Oasis Ein Gedi Waterfalls, Dead Sea, Judean Desert, Israel (49 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Adam's Rock (67 km)

    Jerusalem: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Jerusalem?

    Jason's Tomb (tomb, about 1 km), Great Synagogue (attraction, about 1 km), Ketef Hinnom (heritage site, about 1 km), Independence Park (park, about 1 km), Valley of the Cross (park, about 1 km), Mamilla Pool (heritage site, about 1 km).

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

    129 places on Spotwander: 62 forts & heritage, 7 parks, 19 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 mosques & dargahs, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Jerusalem?

    Jason's Tomb, about 1 km by road; Ketef Hinnom (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Jerusalem?

    Independence Park, about 1 km by road; Valley of the Cross (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Jerusalem?

    Har El, about 1 km by road; Mount Zion (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Jerusalem?

    Start in Jerusalem, visit Valley of the Cross, then Jason's Tomb, then Independence Park, then Mamilla Pool, then Ketef Hinnom, and drive back — about 6 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Jerusalem?

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

    Towns near Jerusalem

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Jerusalem’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.