Judea and Samaria district, Israel
Places to visit near Talmon
Talmon is a town in Judea and Samaria district, Israel, home to about 2,797 people. Within 50 km by road there are 209 places to visit — 67 forts & heritage, 37 parks, 21 hill stations & viewpoints and 16 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Khirbet Abu ed-Dinein (12 km), Tel A-Nasbe (12 km) and Shuqba Cave (12 km).
Talmon at a glance
- Location
- Judea and Samaria district, Israel
- Population
- about 2,797
- Coordinates
- 31.9393° N, 35.1354° E
- Places within 50 km
- 209 (209 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 Talmon
Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Talmon: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.
- Khirbet Abu ed-DineinForts · Judea and SamariaMust-see
- Tel A-NasbeForts · Judea and SamariaMust-see
- Shuqba CaveCaves · Judea and SamariaMust-see
- The Radar HillHills · Judea and SamariaMust-see
- Modi`imForts · Center DistrictMust-see
- Har AchiramHills · Judea and SamariaMust-see
- Neot KdumimParks · Center DistrictMust-see
- Our Lady of the Ark of the Covenant ChurchChurches · Jerusalem DistrictMust-see
- Aqua Bella National ParkWildlife · Jerusalem DistrictMust-see
- Castel National SiteWildlife · Jerusalem DistrictMust-see
- Cedars ValleyHills · Jerusalem DistrictMust-see
- The KastelForts · Jerusalem DistrictMust-see
More places near Talmon
- Har HaMenuchot · viewpoint · Jerusalem District · ~20 km · Must-see
- Tel Dalit · fort · Center District · ~20 km · Must-see
- The Old Synagogue in Motza · fort · Jerusalem District · ~21 km · Must-see
- Tel Tzuba · viewpoint · Jerusalem District · ~21 km · Must-see
- Tel Hadid · fort · Center District · ~22 km · Must-see
- Emmaus Nicopolis · fort · Judea and Samaria · ~22 km · Must-see
- Beit Zayit Dam · lake · Jerusalem District · ~22 km · Must-see
- HaMasrek Nature Reserve · sanctuary · Jerusalem District · ~23 km · Must-see
- Sataf · fort · Jerusalem District · ~23 km · Must-see
- National Memorial Hall · fort · Jerusalem District · ~23 km · Must-see
- Nebi Akasha Mosque · dargah · Jerusalem District · ~23 km · Must-see
- Bayt Mahsir · fort · Jerusalem District · ~24 km · Must-see
Things to see near Talmon, by type
Forts & heritage near Talmon
105 forts & heritage within 100 km of Talmon. The closest is Khirbet Abu ed-Dinein (12 km). Best time: october to february.
- Khirbet Abu ed-Dinein · fort · Judea and Samaria · ~12 km · Must-see
- Tel A-Nasbe · fort · Judea and Samaria · ~12 km · Must-see
- Modi`im · fort · Center District · ~16 km · Must-see
- The Kastel · fort · Jerusalem District · ~20 km · Must-see
- Tel Dalit · fort · Center District · ~20 km · Must-see
- The Old Synagogue in Motza · fort · Jerusalem District · ~21 km · Must-see
Parks near Talmon
45 parks within 100 km of Talmon. The closest is Neot Kdumim (18 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.
- Neot Kdumim · park · Center District · ~18 km · Must-see
- Wohl Rose Park · park · Jerusalem District · ~24 km · Must-see
- Sacher Park · park · Jerusalem District · ~24 km · Must-see
- Mini Israel · park · Jerusalem District · ~24 km · Must-see
- Independence Park · park · Jerusalem District · ~25 km · Must-see
- Valley of the Cross · park · Jerusalem District · ~25 km · Must-see
Hill stations & viewpoints near Talmon
30 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Talmon. The closest is The Radar Hill (16 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.
- The Radar Hill · viewpoint · Judea and Samaria · ~16 km · Must-see
- Har Achiram · viewpoint · Judea and Samaria · ~18 km · Must-see
- Cedars Valley · viewpoint · Jerusalem District · ~20 km · Must-see
- Har HaMenuchot · viewpoint · Jerusalem District · ~20 km · Must-see
- Tel Tzuba · viewpoint · Jerusalem District · ~21 km · Must-see
- Mt. Herzl · viewpoint · Jerusalem District · ~24 km · Must-see
Mosques & dargahs near Talmon
19 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Talmon. The closest is Nebi Akasha Mosque (23 km). Best time: year-round.
- Nebi Akasha Mosque · dargah · Jerusalem District · ~23 km · Must-see
- Spring Mosque · dargah · Jerusalem District · ~24 km · Must-see
- Mamilla Cemetery · dargah · Jerusalem District · ~25 km · Must-see
- Mosque of Omar · dargah · Jerusalem District · ~25 km · Must-see
- Dome of the Tablets · dargah · Jerusalem District · ~25 km · Must-see
- Throne of Solomon · dargah · Jerusalem District · ~25 km · Must-see
Museums near Talmon
19 museums within 100 km of Talmon. The closest is Babylon Jewish Heritage Museum (35 km). Best time: year-round.
- Babylon Jewish Heritage Museum · museum · Tel-Aviv District · ~35 km · Must-see
- מוזיאון פתח תקווה לאמנות · museum · Center District · ~37 km · Must-see
- Weizmann House · museum · Center District · ~38 km · Must-see
- Machon Ayalon Museum · museum · Center District · ~39 km · Must-see
- Rishon LeZion Museum · museum · Center District · ~39 km · Must-see
- Children's Museum · museum · Tel-Aviv District · ~41 km · Must-see
Wildlife, forests & gardens near Talmon
18 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Talmon. The closest is Aqua Bella National Park (20 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.
- Aqua Bella National Park · sanctuary · Jerusalem District · ~20 km · Must-see
- Castel National Site · sanctuary · Jerusalem District · ~20 km · Must-see
- HaMasrek Nature Reserve · sanctuary · Jerusalem District · ~23 km · Must-see
- Garden of Gethsemane · sanctuary · Jerusalem District · ~25 km · Must-see
- Jerusalem Biblical Zoo · sanctuary · Jerusalem District · ~27 km · Must-see
- Tel Gezer · sanctuary · Center District · ~27 km · Must-see
A one-day trip from Talmon
5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 69 km on the road.
- Start in Talmon
- 12 km Shuqba Cave · cave, Judea and Samaria
- 9 km Modi`im · heritage site, Center District
- 5 km Khirbet Abu ed-Dinein · heritage site, Judea and Samaria
- 18 km The Radar Hill · hill, Judea and Samaria
- 13 km Tel A-Nasbe · heritage site, Judea and Samaria
- 12 km Back to Talmon
Plan a longer trip from Talmon — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.
From travellers near Talmon
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How to reach Talmon
All places near Talmon by distance
15–50 km — half-day trips
- Latrun, Trappist Monastery · fort · Judea and Samaria · ~24 km · Must-see
- Mt. Herzl · viewpoint · Jerusalem District · ~24 km · Must-see
- Har Tayasim · viewpoint · Jerusalem District · ~24 km · Must-see
- Wohl Rose Park · park · Jerusalem District · ~24 km · Must-see
- Ades Synagogue · attraction · Jerusalem District · ~24 km · Must-see
- Sacher Park · park · Jerusalem District · ~24 km · Must-see
- Knesset Menorah · fort · Jerusalem District · ~24 km · Must-see
- Mini Israel · park · Jerusalem District · ~24 km · Must-see
- Har El · viewpoint · Jerusalem District · ~24 km · Must-see
- Mount Scopus · viewpoint · Jerusalem District · ~24 km · Must-see
- The Garden Tomb · fort · Jerusalem District · ~24 km · Must-see
- Spring Mosque · dargah · Jerusalem District · ~24 km · Must-see
- Independence Park · park · Jerusalem District · ~25 km · Must-see
- Mamilla Cemetery · dargah · Jerusalem District · ~25 km · Must-see
- Mamilla Pool · fort · Jerusalem District · ~25 km · Must-see
- Valley of the Cross · park · Jerusalem District · ~25 km · Must-see
- Great Synagogue · attraction · Jerusalem District · ~25 km · Must-see
- Saint Saviours Church · church · Jerusalem District · ~25 km · Must-see
- Jason's Tomb · fort · Jerusalem District · ~25 km · Must-see
- Pool of Bethesda · fort · Jerusalem District · ~25 km · Must-see
- Lithostrotos · fort · Jerusalem District · ~25 km · Must-see
- Tomb of Christ · fort · Jerusalem District · ~25 km · Must-see
- Ateret Cohanim Yeshiva · attraction · Jerusalem District · ~25 km · Must-see
- Mosque of Omar · dargah · Jerusalem District · ~25 km · Must-see
- Rabinovich Garden · park · Jerusalem District · ~25 km · Must-see
- Hizkyahu’s Pool · lake · Jerusalem District · ~25 km · Must-see
- Old City · fort · Jerusalem District · ~25 km · Must-see
- Gate of the Watchman · fort · Jerusalem District · ~25 km · Must-see
- Tower of David · fort · Jerusalem District · ~25 km · Must-see
- Small Kotel · attraction · Jerusalem District · ~25 km · Must-see
- Dome of the Tablets · dargah · Jerusalem District · ~25 km · Must-see
- Siege of Jerusalem (587 BC) · fort · Jerusalem District · ~25 km · Must-see
- Throne of Solomon · dargah · Jerusalem District · ~25 km · Must-see
- Garden of Gethsemane · sanctuary · Jerusalem District · ~25 km · Must-see
- 700 BC Broad Wall · fort · Jerusalem District · ~25 km · Must-see
- Jerusalem Walls National Park · church · Jerusalem District · ~25 km · Must-see
- Western Wall · attraction · Jerusalem District · ~25 km · Must-see
- Hurva Synagogue · attraction · Jerusalem District · ~25 km · Must-see
- Ha'Ramban · fort · Jerusalem District · ~25 km · Must-see
- Tiferet Yisrael Synagogue · fort · Jerusalem District · ~25 km · Must-see
50–100 km — one-day trips
- El Ayin Ruins · cave · South District · ~51 km · Must-see
- Herzliya Marina · beach · Tel-Aviv District · ~51 km · Must-see
- Al Maghtas · fort · Balqa · ~51 km · Must-see
- Palmachim Beach · beach · Center District · ~52 km · Must-see
- Mount Nabi Yunis · viewpoint · Judea and Samaria · ~52 km · Must-see
- Sidna Ali Mosque · dargah · Tel-Aviv District · ~52 km · Must-see
- Horbat Yavne Yam · fort · Center District · ~52 km · Must-see
- Tel Zureikya · viewpoint · Center District · ~53 km · Must-see
- Tel Arshaf · fort · Tel-Aviv District · ~53 km · Must-see
- Tel Burna · fort · South District · ~53 km · Must-see
- Tall Dāmiyā · fort · Balqa · ~54 km · Must-see
- Tel Maresha · fort · South District · ~56 km · Must-see
- Tel Zayit · fort · South District · ~56 km · Must-see
- Hadasim Nature Reserve · sanctuary · Center District · ~57 km · Must-see
- Teleilat al Ghassul · fort · Balqa · ~58 km · Must-see
- HaIrisim Park · park · Center District · ~59 km · Must-see
- Ad Halom Park · park · South District · ~60 km · Must-see
- Dora Winter Pond · lake · Center District · ~60 km · Must-see
- Park Lakhish · park · South District · ~60 km · Must-see
- Giv'at Yona · viewpoint · South District · ~60 km · Must-see
- Gan Elisheva · park · South District · ~61 km · Must-see
- Hatta · fort · South District · ~61 km · Must-see
- Tel Erani · fort · South District · ~62 km · Must-see
- Tel Lakhish · fort · South District · ~62 km · Must-see
- Al-Faluja Town · fort · South District · ~63 km · Must-see
- Ashdod-Yam Citadel · fort · South District · ~65 km · Must-see
- Hamam · fort · Balqa · ~65 km · Must-see
- Ayn al-Zara · fort · Madaba · ~69 km · Must-see
- Dead Sea · lake · ~69 km · Must-see
- Nitzanim Sands · beach · South District · ~70 km · Must-see
- Tel Zeror · fort · Haifa District · ~71 km · Must-see
- Great Mosque of Salt · dargah · Balqa · ~71 km · Must-see
- As-Salt - The Place of Tolerance and Urban Hospitality · church · Balqa · ~71 km · Must-see
- Arugot Viewpoint · viewpoint · South District · ~71 km · Must-see
- Prophet Jadur Shrine · fort · Balqa · ~71 km · Must-see
- Eco Park · park · Haifa District · ~72 km · Must-see
- Ein Gedi · fort · South District · ~72 km · Must-see
- Ma'in Hot Water Fall · waterfall · Madaba · ~72 km · Must-see
- Tel Hasi · fort · South District · ~73 km · Must-see
- Mount Nebo · viewpoint · Madaba · ~74 km · Must-see
Count by type (within 100 km)
| Type | Within 50 km | Within 100 km | Nearest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forts & heritage | 67 | 105 | Khirbet Abu ed-Dinein (12 km) |
| Parks | 37 | 45 | Neot Kdumim (18 km) |
| Hill stations & viewpoints | 21 | 30 | The Radar Hill (16 km) |
| Mosques & dargahs | 16 | 19 | Nebi Akasha Mosque (23 km) |
| Museums | 19 | 19 | Babylon Jewish Heritage Museum (35 km) |
| Wildlife, forests & gardens | 13 | 18 | Aqua Bella National Park (20 km) |
| Other attractions | 14 | 16 | Ades Synagogue (24 km) |
| Churches | 6 | 12 | Our Lady of the Ark of the Covenant Church (19 km) |
| Beaches & coast | 9 | 12 | Banana Beach (48 km) |
| Caves | 4 | 7 | Shuqba Cave (12 km) |
| Lakes, dams & reservoirs | 2 | 4 | Beit Zayit Dam (22 km) |
| Waterfalls | 0 | 2 | Ma'in Hot Water Fall (72 km) |
| Rivers, islands & mangroves | 1 | 1 | Adam's Rock (48 km) |
Talmon: questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit near Talmon?
Khirbet Abu ed-Dinein (heritage site, about 12 km), Tel A-Nasbe (heritage site, about 12 km), Shuqba Cave (cave, about 12 km), The Radar Hill (hill, about 16 km), Modi`im (heritage site, about 16 km), Har Achiram (viewpoint, about 18 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Talmon?
209 places on Spotwander: 67 forts & heritage, 37 parks, 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 mosques & dargahs, 19 museums.
Which is the nearest fort to Talmon?
Khirbet Abu ed-Dinein, about 12 km by road; Tel A-Nasbe (12 km) is next.
Which is the nearest park to Talmon?
Neot Kdumim, about 18 km by road; Wohl Rose Park (24 km) is next.
Which is the nearest viewpoint to Talmon?
The Radar Hill, about 16 km by road; Har Achiram (18 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Talmon?
Start in Talmon, visit Shuqba Cave, then Modi`im, then Khirbet Abu ed-Dinein, then The Radar Hill, then Tel A-Nasbe, and drive back — about 69 km by road in all.
What is the best time to visit places near Talmon?
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for parks and mosques & dargahs.
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Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Talmon’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Talmon on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.