The City of Haifa

Municipality
http://www.haifa.muni.il/Haifa/Pages/haifa.aspx

Haifa Tourism Office
http://www.tour-haifa.co.il/eng/

The Tourism Office is located at 48 Ben Gurion Ave. Opening hours: Sunday– Thursday 9:00- 17:00, Friday 9:00- 13:00, Saturday 10:00- 15:00  Tel. 04-8535606, Fax: 04-8535610, E-mail: info@tour-haifa.co.il.  A wonderful map is available from the Tourist Office with interesting ideas for tours and sightseeing in Haifa and the north.

Helpful online map of the city
http://www.tour-haifa.co.il/eng/uploads/maps/HaifaEng.pdf

Visual Presentations:

Baha'i Gardens

Haifa Most Beautiful

Haifa in Film

Attractions

Beaches

Haifa offers long stretches of golden beaches with modern facilities, wading pools, playground equipment, promenades and outdoor cafes. Beaches at the entrance to Haifa are Zamir, Dado and South Dado. 

Holy Sites

The Bahai Gardens: The world center of the Bahai Gardens with breathtaking gardens. Tours of the gardens should be arranged at the Reservation Center, open Sunday- Thursday 9:00- 17:00, Tel. 04-8313131

Stella Maris Church and Monastery: This is one of the most beautiful spots in Israel. At the top of the ridge is an impressive church and monastery belonging to the Carmelit order. Free entrance, open all week, 8:30- 13:30, 15:00-18:00. Located at Stella Maris Way. Tel. 04-8337758

Elijah's Cave:  A pilgrimage site for followers of the three religions. Entry only in modest dress. Allenby St. Tel. 04-8527430

Museums

Reuven and Edith Hecht: Fascinating archaeological exhibitions on the subject of "the people of Israel in the land of Israel". Open Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 10:00- 16:00, Tuesday 10:00- 19:00, Friday 10:00- 13:00, Saturday 10:00- 14:00. Haifa University, Main building (Eshkol Tower). Free entrance. Tel. 04-8257773

Chagall Artists' House: Hosts changing exhibition of members of the association, new immigrants and other exhibitions. 24 Ha'ziyonut Ave. Open Sunday- Thursday 9:00- 13:00, 16:00- 19:00, Saturday 10:00- 13:00. Tel. 04-852-2355

Beit Dagon: the museum displays methods of treating grains in early times and today. Plummer Square. Guided tours for individual visitors, Sunday- Thursday at 10:30; for groups by prior arrangement. Tel. 04-8664221

Illegal Immigration and Navy Museum: A spectacular audio-visual presentation and museum. Guided tour. 204 Allenby St. Open Sunday – Thursday 8:30- 16:00. Tel. 04-8536249.

National Museum of Science, Planning and Technology: An innovative and fascinating center for the whole family. Over 250 exhibits can be operated by visitors and provide an understanding of different scientific phenomena through play and experiment. Winter opening hours (October 1 – June 30): Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:00- 16:00, Tuesday 9:00- 19:30, Friday 10:00- 14:00, Saturday 10:00- 18:00. Summer opening (July 1- September 30): Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:00- 18:00, Tuesday 9:00- 19:30, Friday 10:00-14:00, Saturday 10:00- 18:00. Historic Technion Building, 25 Shmariyahu Levin St./ 12 Balfour St., Hadar Hacarmel. Tel. 04-8628111

The Ancient Boat Museum: A unique museum, serves as a laboratory and workshop for learning about sailing in ancient times. Open Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 10:00- 14:00, Tuesday 10:00- 19:00, Friday by prior arrangement. Haifa University, Main building (Eshkol Tower). Free entrance. Tel. 04-8240450

Tikotin Museum of Japanese Art: Savor the culture of the East. 89 Hanassi Blvd. Tel.  04-8383554

Stekils Museum of Prehistory: A unique display showing the development of the human lifestyle in prehistoric times and findings from caves used by prehistoric man. Open Sunday- Thursday and Saturday 9:00- 18:00, Friday 9:00- 14:00. Entrance through the zoological garden, Gan Ha'Em. Tel. 04-837-1833

Children's Art Center: Changing interactive exhibitions for children on the subject of contemporary art, and creative workshops for all ages given by leading artists. Open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 10:00- 14:00, other days as the municipal museums. 24 Shabtai Levi St. Tel. 04-8531585

Haifa Art Museum:   Changing exhibitions of modern art. 26 Shabtai Levi St. Tel. 04-8523255.

National Maritime Museum: Changing exhibitions of marine history. Permanent exhibition on the subject of "5000 years of shipping". 198 Allenby Way. Tel. 04-853-6622

Haifa Railway Museum: Features restored railway cars, stamps and other memorabilia dating from the founding of the railway system in 1888.  East Haifa (Old) Station, Faisal Sq. Haifa.  Tel: 04-8564293.

Emergency Telephone Numbers

Police  - 100 or 8354444
Ambulance - 101
Fire - 102 or 8643222

Hospitals

Rambam Hospital, Bat Galim   -  Tel: 8542222
Carmel Hospital, Ahuza  -  Tel : 8250211
Bnei Zion, Rehov Golomb, Hadar -  Tel: 8359359
Emergency rooms (hadar miyun) in hospitals are on duty 24 hours a day.