Mount Carmel National Park
הפארק הלאומי הכרמל
One of Israel's largest national parks, where Mediterranean oak forests and creek trails intertwine. The 'Little Switzerland' forest area is ideal for picnics and hikes.
Mount Carmel National Park covers most of the Mount Carmel range and is known for its Mediterranean evergreen forests, limestone creeks and wildflowers. The most popular area is 'Little Switzerland,' which has several creek loop trails of 2 to 5 km and picnic areas. The Hai-Bar Carmel reserve has reintroduced native wildlife such as the Persian fallow deer. A wildfire in 2010 burned large areas of forest, which have been gradually recovering. From the University of Haifa, it takes about 15 minutes' drive to enter the park. Summers are hot and dry, and open flames are prohibited.
Opening hours
Open all day (reserve hours apply)
Nearby sights
- Hecht Museum
- Madatech – Israel National Museum of Science
- Tikotin Museum of Japanese Art
- Louis Promenade
- Ein Hod
- Bahá'í Gardens & Shrine of the Báb
- Wadi Nisnas
- Dado Beach