North District district, Israel

Places to visit near Metulla

Metulla is a town in North District district, Israel, home to about 1,466 people. Within 50 km by road there are 64 places to visit — 29 forts & heritage, 18 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 mosques & dargahs and 0 churches. The must-see places are Tel Avel Beit Ma`akha (3 km), Tel Hai (6 km) and Prehistoric Man Museum (7 km).

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Metulla at a glance

Location
North District district, Israel
Population
about 1,466
Coordinates
33.2792° N, 35.5795° E
Places within 50 km
64 (64 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 mosques & dargahs and churches

Top places to visit near Metulla

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

More places near Metulla

  • Banias Waterfall · waterfall · North District · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Givat HaEm · viewpoint · North District · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Banyas · fort · North District · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Pan Temple · fort · North District · ~14 km · Must-see
  • En Na`ima · fort · North District · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Mt. HaBetarim · viewpoint · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Mt. Sna'im · viewpoint · North District · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Jahula · fort · North District · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Hula Valley · viewpoint · North District · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Toron Castle · viewpoint · Nabatieh Governorate · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Har Odem · viewpoint · North District · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Shouting Hill · viewpoint · ~24 km · Must-see

Things to see near Metulla, by type

Forts & heritage near Metulla

93 forts & heritage within 100 km of Metulla. The closest is Tel Avel Beit Ma`akha (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Metulla

37 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Metulla. The closest is Giv'at Azaz (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Giv'at Azaz · viewpoint · North District · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Givat HaEm · viewpoint · North District · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Mt. HaBetarim · viewpoint · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Mt. Sna'im · viewpoint · North District · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Hula Valley · viewpoint · North District · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Toron Castle · viewpoint · Nabatieh Governorate · ~23 km · Must-see

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Mosques & dargahs near Metulla

33 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Metulla. The closest is مسجد قطيش (46 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Metulla

24 churches within 100 km of Metulla. The closest is Apostles Church (55 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Metulla

23 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Metulla. The closest is Tel-Dan Nature Reserve (9 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Metulla

12 museums within 100 km of Metulla. The closest is Prehistoric Man Museum (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Metulla

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 37 km on the road.

  1. Start in Metulla
  2. 7 km Prehistoric Man Museum · museum, North District
  3. 3 km Hagoshrim Hotel Synagouge · heritage site, North District
  4. 5 km Tel Hai · heritage site, North District
  5. 3 km Tel Avel Beit Ma`akha · heritage site, North District
  6. 11 km Battle of the Beaufort · heritage site, Nabatieh Governorate
  7. 8 km Back to Metulla

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From travellers near Metulla

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How to reach Metulla

    All places near Metulla by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Metulla by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2993Tel Avel Beit Ma`akha (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1837Giv'at Azaz (13 km)
    Mosques & dargahs133مسجد قطيش (46 km)
    Churches024Apostles Church (55 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens823Tel-Dan Nature Reserve (9 km)
    Museums112Prehistoric Man Museum (7 km)
    Other attractions18Ein Mallaha (26 km)
    Parks08Horsh Beirut (83 km)
    Caves15מערת פער (41 km)
    Beaches & coast05Achziv National Park (64 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs34Agmon HaHula (25 km)
    Buddhist sites02Bat Galim Casino (94 km)
    Waterfalls11Banias Waterfall (13 km)
    Treks11Lebanon Mountain Trail (41 km)

    Metulla: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Metulla?

    Tel Avel Beit Ma`akha (heritage site, about 3 km), Tel Hai (heritage site, about 6 km), Prehistoric Man Museum (museum, about 7 km), Battle of the Beaufort (heritage site, about 8 km), Hagoshrim Hotel Synagouge (heritage site, about 9 km), Dan Springs (heritage site, about 9 km).

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

    64 places on Spotwander: 29 forts & heritage, 18 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 dargah, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 museum.

    Which is the nearest fort to Metulla?

    Tel Avel Beit Ma`akha, about 3 km by road; Tel Hai (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Metulla?

    Giv'at Azaz, about 13 km by road; Givat HaEm (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Metulla?

    مسجد قطيش, about 46 km by road; Al Mir Fakhredine Al Maani Mosque (58 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Metulla?

    Start in Metulla, visit Prehistoric Man Museum, then Hagoshrim Hotel Synagouge, then Tel Hai, then Tel Avel Beit Ma`akha, then Battle of the Beaufort, and drive back — about 37 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Metulla?

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

    Towns near Metulla

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