The Shrine of the Báb is temporarily closed The Holy Bahá’í Gardens balcony at 61 Yefe Nof is now open to visitors, with limited capacity in line with the Home Front Command guidelines.
The Shrine of the Báb is temporarily closed The Shrine of the Báb is temporarily closed 
These Gardens, located in the heart of Haifa, comprise a staircase of nineteen terraces extending all the way up the northern slope of Mount Carmel. The golden-domed Shrine of the Báb, the resting place of the Prophet-Herald of the Bahá’í Faith, stands on the central terrace, looking across the bay towards ‘Akko.
While different parts of the Gardens offer a variety of experiences, they speak in a common language of graveled paths, hedges and flowerbeds groomed and nurtured by dedicated gardeners. The Gardens frame panoramic views of the city, the Galilee Hills and the Mediterranean Sea.
Location: Yefe Nof St. 61
Open: Sunday to Saturday
Hours: 09:00 – 17:00
Closed: Bahá’í holy days and Yom Kippur.
Entrance Fee: Entrance is free of charge.
Parking: Street parking is available on Yefe Nof St.
Restroom: A public restroom is located 100m east of the entrance.
This area is only a viewpoint.
The balcony offers panoramic views of the Shrine of The Báb, the port of Haifa, Haifa Bay and the Galilee Hills.
There are three viewing platforms and a water fountain accessible via two flights of stairs.
The Louis Promenade is located directly across the street and provides pedestrian access to nearby shopping and dining.
Please call +972 4 8313131 or email at [email protected] 7 business days in advance to arrange a tour or to request special assistance.
This entrance offers a small area that is wheelchair accessible.
There are two designated accessible parking spots located 50m west of the entrance on Yefe Nof St.
The nearest accessible public bathroom is located 100m east of the entrance on Yefe Nof St.
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Location: 80 Hatzionut Ave.
Open: Tuesday to Sunday
Hours: Shrine of the Báb and inner gardens will be closed from 25 July to 27 October 2024
Outer Shrine Gardens 09:00 – 17:00
Closed: Bahá’í holy days and Yom Kippur
Entrance Fee: Entrance is free of charge.
Dress: Please wear clothing that covers your shoulders and reaches your knees, with no tears.
Parking: Limited parking.
Restroom: From 25 July to 27 October 2024, the general public restrooms will be temporarily closed due to construction work. The accessible restrooms will be available for the general public during this time.
Weapons: Not allowed
This area is only a viewpoint.
Visitors can enjoy views of olive groves, flowers, a large succulents garden, and a historic building.
This entrance provides the closest view of the Shrine of the Báb and the inner Gardens.
Please call +972 4 8313131 or email at [email protected] 7 business days in advance to arrange a tour or to request special assistance.
This entrance offers the largest area of paved surfaces for a self-guided visit to the garden.
The paved slope at the entrance is moderately steep and wheelchair users may wish to have assistance.
There is no designated accessible parking near the entrance.
It is possible to load and unload onto the sidewalk near the entrance.
Accessible public bathroom available. From 25 July to 27 October 2024, the general public restrooms will be temporarily closed due to construction work. The accessible restrooms will be available for the general public during this time.
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Location: 21 Hagefen St
Temporarily Closed
Entrance Fee: Entrance is free of charge.
Parking: Street parking is available nearby.
Restroom: Public restrooms are located on Ben Gurion Ave.
Public Transportation: Several bus lines stop nearby.
This area is only a viewpoint.
The entrance is located at the bottom of the terraced Gardens at the junction of Ben Gurion Avenue and HaGefen Street.
A viewing platform is accessible via two flights of stairs.
The area features a large fountain, cascading waterfalls, and benches.
The entrance is within walking distance to shopping and dining.
Please call +972 4 8313131 or email at [email protected] 7 business days in advance to arrange a tour or to request special assistance.
Suitable for visitors with limited mobility.
This area features a wide paved surface and benches.
Designated accessible parking is located on Ben Gurion Ave.
The nearest accessible public bathroom is on Ben Gurion Ave.
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The tour provides spectacular views of the Baháʼí Gardens and Haifa. The guided tour includes Baháʼí history, beliefs, and the significance of Gardens. This tour includes 750 stairs and is not suitable for those with walking difficulties. The starting and ending locations are different.
Tour Duration: 50 min
Visiting Hours: by Reservation Only Tuesday to Sunday
Charge: Entrance is free of charge.
Parking: Bus and car parking are available on Yefe Nof St.
Dress: Please wear clothing that covers your shoulders and reaches your knees, with no tears. Because of the pebbled paths and occasionally slippery pavements, we recommend wearing comfortable shoes with good traction. During the summer months, consider bringing a hat and sunscreen.
Food and drink: Visitors are welcome to bring their own bottle of water, but drinking other beverages, eating, chewing gum, and smoking are not allowed inside the Gardens.
Strollers: For the safety of our visitors, the use of a stroller is not possible on tours due to the steep slope.
Restrooms are not available during the tour.
Other Prohibitions: Kindly do not bring animals or weapons.
Cancellation: If you wish to cancel your reservation for any reason, please email or call us and include the date and time of your booking so that we can allow others to visit.
This tour includes 750 stairs and is not suitable for those with walking difficulties.
There are two designated accessible parking spots located 50m west of the entrance on Yefe Nof St.
The nearest accessible public bathroom is located 100m east of the entrance on Yefe Nof St.
Please let us know in advance if you need any special assistance. Click here for more information.
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The Bahá’í Gardens are religious sites that are open to the general public without charge. As in most other such sites, visitors are asked to wear modest clothing that covers their shoulders and reaches their knees, to help keep the place clean and beautiful, and to behave in a manner that is considerate of the sensitivities of others.