Amirim
Amirim is a moshav in northern Israel.
Located 550 metres above sea level on a hill overlooking the Sea of Galilee, it embraces organic farming and vegetarianism. In 2024 it had a population of 779.
Getting to Amirim
The closest train stations are in
- 01Karmiel
- 02Nahariah
- 03Rosh Pina Airport
Worth seeing
A number of Druze villages have an interesting culture.
- 01Baram
Remains of a large synagogue from about the 3rd century.
- 02Jish
The only surviving Maronite village in Israel, with Roman and Talmudic remains.
- 03Meron
A village near Safed, the traditional burial place of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai.
- 04Mount Meron
Israel's highest mountain, if excluding the Golan Heights, at 1208 meters above sea level with several hiking trails.
- 05Montfort Castle
A fortress built by the Crusaders during the times of the Crusader Kingdom of Jerusalem in Israel.
Things to do
The picturesque Galilee landscapes are covered by a dense network of hiking trails. See Hiking and backpacking in Israel for more details. Mini-golf Farod, Kibbutz Farod,. A tourist center with numerous activities: mini-golf course for all ages, a swimming pool filled with local spring water, and paintball. Also ice cream parlor serving various desserts and Belgium waffles.
- 01Kids Airport
Adjacent to the My Baby child supply megastore.
Where to eat
- 01Amirim
A vegetarian village, containing several vegetarian/vegan restaurants.
Getting around Amirim the local way
- Go nextSafed is an ideal location for basing many day trips in the northern area of Israel.
From Wikivoyage: Safed, CC BY-SA. Not yet checked by us. Last edited 2026-09.
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