Experience Haifa

In tech, MultiExperience defines a complete experience with one app across a variety of digital touchpoints, using touch, voice, vision, and motion for a consistent, customized user journey. At UHaifa International, MultiExperience refers to a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to choose from unlimited, diverse, and inspiring experiences on and off campus that will shape your personal journey and quite possibly change your life. 

Haifa: Israel’s largest city in the North, a City of MultiExperiences: 

  • Multicultural Hub: Israel’s most culturally diverse city,  
  • Haifa is home to Jews, Christians, Baha’is, Muslims, Druze, and immigrants from around the world, all living in Harmony. This unique blend offers a dynamic environment for both personal and professional growth. 
  • MultiView: Haifa is the only city in Israel that offers an all-in-one panoramic ocean, mountain, and urban landscape, especially from our beautiful campus on the crest of Mount Carmel. 
  • Multidimensional: Explore landmarks like the Baha’i World Center, ancient caves on Mount Carmel, or delve into the city’s thriving hi-tech industry. Haifa’s historic depth complements its modern advancements, providing a comprehensive environment for research and innovation. 
  • MultiVibe: Whether it’s surfing on the beach, taking a relaxing hike on one of our mountain trails, or exploring the nightlife of Haifa, you will always find your preferred vibe of fun. 

Here are some cool attractions you can choose and explore: 

Holy Sites 

Baha’i World Center: A unique UNESCO World Heritage spiritual focal point of the Baha’i Faith 

Open Sunday – Thursday 9:00 – 17:00, 

To book a tour of the gardens: Tel. 04-831-3131 

Stella Maris Church & Monastery: One of the most beautiful spots in Israel, with a church and monastery belonging to the Carmelite order, located on Stella Maris Road. 

Free entrance all weekdays between 6:00 – 12:30, 15:00-18:00. 

Tel. 04-833-7758 

Elijah’s Cave: A pilgrimage site for followers of all three monotheistic religions, located on Allenby St. 

Open Sunday-Thursday 8:00- 16:45, Friday 8:00-12:45 

Tel. 04-852-7430 

Outdoor Nature & Views on Land, Air & Sea 

Haifa Cable Car (Rakavlit/Rachbalit) Stella Maris – A breathtaking view of the Carmel and the coastline is revealed to passengers in the Haifa cable car. Open daily 10:00- 18:00. Bat-Galim Promenade or Stella Maris. Tel. 04-833-5970 

Outdoor Activities in Mount Carmel – Horseback riding, jeeps, bicycles, rappelling. Open daily 9:30- 15:30. Beit Oren junction. Tel. 04-830-7242 

Hiking Trails – Numerous beautiful nature trails in Haifa and the area, such as Little Switzerland, Ofer Forest, Nahal Oren, Yagur Stream, and the Bridge Park in Nesher. 

Beaches & Promenade: 

Hof Hacarmel & Dado Beach (bus 46,146 from the university) 

Bat Galim Beach & Promenade (bus 37, 36, 24 from the university) 

Louis Promenade Deck – Also known as Panorama Promenade, the promenade traverses the Carmel ridge along Yefe Nof St., by the Carmel Center between Dan Panorama Hotel and Dan Carmel Hotel. Provides a 180˚ view of Haifa, Acre, Rosh HaNikra, the Galilee hills, and the Baháʼí Gardens. 

Hecht Park & Promenade – located at the southern entrance of Haifa, overlooking the sea, along a promenade and grassy expanses, playground facilities for children, and sports facilities. 

The Haifa Zoo- located at the Carmel Center (bus 37, 37א’, 30 from the university). 

Druze Villages – Daliat El-Carmel and Usafia, approximately a 15-minute drive from Uhaifa’s campus 

Restaurants, Markets, Cafes and Bars 

Downtown Haifa (bus 24,36 from the university) 

The German Colony – “HaMoshava HaGermanit” (bus 37,37 א’, 24 from the university) 

Carmel Center (bus 37, 37א’, 30 from the university) 

Moria Street (bus 37 from the university) 

Ziv Center (bus 36 from the university) 

Talpiot Market – “Shuk Talpiyot” is located at Hahaluts Street in the Hadar neighborhood (bus 36 from the university) 

Museums 

Hecht Museum – Located on the UHaifa campus, the Hecht Museum presents fascinating archaeological exhibitions focusing on the people of Israel in the land of Israel, the Maagan Michael shipwreck display, and a contemporary art display. FREE ENTRANCE! mushecht.haifa.ac.il.

Madatech – Israel’s National Museum of Science, Technology & Space:– An innovative and fascinating center with hundreds of hands-on exhibits offering an interactive learning experience on various remarkable scientific topics: https://www.madatech.org.il/en 

Tikotin Museum of Japanese Art: Focusing on Japanese Culture: https://www.tmja.org.il/eng 

Haifa Art Museum: Changing exhibitions of modern art. 

Located at 26 Shabtai Levi St. Open Sunday-Wednesday 10:00- 16:00, Friday 10:00-13:00, Saturday 10:00-15:00 

Tel. 04-852-3255 

Clandestine Immigration and Naval Museum: A large museum with many hands-on exhibits, including two retired ships and a submarine on display and open for exploration. The museum is operated by the Israeli Navy and Ministry of Defence. A spectacular audio-visual presentation and museum.

Guided tour: https://www.touristisrael.com/clandestine-immigration-and-navy-museum-haifa/5072/ 

National Maritime Museum: Showcases the history of shipping in the Mediterranean Basin and the maritime story of the city of Haifa. Displays over 5000 years of history and maritime archeology, ancient ships, anchors, battling rams, and gold coin treasures that were found in marine excavations: https://www.nmm.org.il/eng/The_Museum 

Chagall Artists’ House: An art gallery that serves as a venue for one-man shows and exhibitions of contemporary artists. Hosts changing exhibitions of associates, new immigrants, and others. 

Located at 24 Ha’ziyonut Ave. 

Open Sunday – Thursday 9:00 – 13:00, 16:00 – 19:00, Saturday 10:00 – 13:00. Tel. 04-852-2355 

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. 

Located at 24 Shabtai Levi St. Open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 10:00- 14:00, Friday 10:00- 13:00, Saturday 10:00-15:00. 

Tel. 04-853-1585 

Wellness: 

The University Sports Center – Open throughout the academic year, Sundays through Thursdays, from 6:30 until 22:00; Fridays and Saturdays from 8:00 until 15:00. Summer hours may vary. 

The Technion Swimming Pool (bus 144,145 from the university). Phone number: 04-8324945/04-8295184 

Holmes Place Health Club – Grand Canyon Mall (bus 145 from the university). Phone number: 04-8124545 

The Sportek Park – Sports Activities Park including track, basketball courts, and more, located next to Grand Canyon Mall. 

Movie Theaters 

Globus Max Haifa: Grand Canyon Shopping Mall, Simha Golan Rd.Box Office: *2235

Website: https://hotcinema.co.il/theater/9 

Planet Cinema Lev HaMifratz – Lev HaMifratz Mall, Histradrut 55, Checkpost Box Office: 04-841-6090

Website: https://www.planetcinema.co.il/cinemas/haifa 

Cinematheque – 142 Hanassi Blvd.Box Office: 04-810-4299 

Shopping Malls & Outlets 

Grand Canyon – Simha Golan Rd 

Horev Center – 15 Horev St 

Panorama Center – 109 Hanassi Blvd. 

Canyon Haifa – 4 Fliman St/ Freud Rd 

Lev HaMifratz – Histradrut 55, Checkpost 

Hutzot Hamifratz Outlet – Mifratz Haifa 

Houses of Prayer 

Synagogues 

University of Haifa Synagogue – Hatter Student Building, 1st floor, room 103. For further information: Rabbi Dr. Yossi Shtemler. 054-3933-062 ravstamler@univ.haifa.ac.il 

Or Hadash – Reform Synagogue – 55 Hantke St., Tel.: 04-834-3905 

Moria – Conservative Synagogue – 7 Horev St., Tel: 04-825-1495 

Denya – Orthodox Synagogue, Hof Hashenhav St., Tel: 04-825-3292 

Churches 

Stella Maris Church & Monastery – Stella Maris Road, Tel: 04-833-7758 

Greek Orthodox Church – Palyam 6 

Latin Orthodox Church- Hameginim 80, Tel: 04-852-4346 

Russian Church – Hatishby 55 

St. John’s Church – Yonatan Hakadosh 23 

Mosques 

Ahmadiyya Mosque – Kababir Village 

Al Istiqlal Mosque – 11 Kibbutz Galuyot Street, Corner of Pal Yam Avenue