Just a short 15 minute drive from Jerusalem and less than an hour from Tel Aviv you’ll find a wide range of activities, events, attractions, tzimmers, breathtaking views, trails, springs and more!

26.4.2024 Miluimnik Day in Gush Etzion: Special discounts for reservists! Click here for the full list

We salute the business owners that spent months protecting our country while on reserve duty.

Now is the time to thank them for their service by supporting their businesses.

Gush Etzion Reservists’ Businesses:

Shlomo’s Pets

Shlomo’s Pets is an exotic animal farm with over 100 different species from Israel and all over the world. At the farm you will enjoy: Children’s petting corner, sitting area, shade, snacks stand, tutorials, explanations and a rare opportunity to feel and see some of the world’s rarest animals!! During Pesach you’ll enjoy live shows.

Location: Sde Bar Farm, close to Nokdim. Waze: Shlomo’s Animal Farm

Hours: Hol Hamoed 10:00-19:00, Holiday Eve and Friday 10:00-16:00

Entry fee: 45 nis/child over 2 years, 35 nis/adult.

Phone:  055-6660897 | 050-9599951

Deer Land Farm

Gush Etzion Winery- Visitors Center

Gush Etzion Wineries invites you to enjoy a tour of the winery and wine tasting.

Regular tour: Start the tour with a view overlooking vineyards and then enter the winery and learn about the wine making process. After that, your guide will let you taste and explain the difference between four different wines, two red and two white. The tour is approximately 40 minutes long. 55 nis/person

Upgraded tour: Start the tour with a view overlooking vineyards and then enter the winery and learn about the wine making process. After that, your guide will let you taste and explain the difference between four different wines, two red and two white. In addition, you’ll enjoy your wine with a cheese platter. The tour is approximately 40 minutes long. 95 nis/person

VIP tour: Start the tour with a view overlooking vineyards and then enter the winery and learn about the wine making process. After that, your guide will let you taste and explain the difference between four different wines, two red and two white. In addition, you’ll enjoy your wine with a splendid cheese platter and hot beverages. 150 nis/person

Location: Gush Etzion Winery, at the Gush Etzion Junction (Zomet Gush Etzion)

Waze: Click here

Phone: Must book in advance- 02-9309220 or whatsapp

Herodion Horse Ranch

Horseback riding by the Herodium National Park in eastern Gush Etzion, overlooking the Judean Desert and Dead Sea.

Location: Sde Bar Farm

Hours: Must coordinate in advance.

Phone: 054-8004524

Bustan al Hahar Pool

Located in Neve Daniel is a warm and romantic tzimmer featuring a magical pool on the side of a mountain that rises 950 meters above sea level. The pool is 11 × 5 meters, in the midst of a well-kept garden with amazing views of the Judean Mountains. The pool is available for booking by the hour.

Hours: Must coordinate in advance.

Location: Neve Daniel

Phone: Elad- 053-986-3268

Swim with a View

The Swim with a View @ Ranel is a private ground floor space in a stone villa in the Yehuda hills, with a secluded private heated pool , popular with visitors and locals alike for its cool temperatures in the summer evenings, clean air, and splendid views of the desert and the Dead Sea.  Guests can relax in our indoor heated pool and enjoy a panoramic view from the large private outdoor terrace. There is one large double bedroom with a bathroom and a shower or a family cabin available to choose from.
Our spacious terrace is perfect for sun-bathing and relaxing during the warmer summer months.

Location: Pnei Kedem

Phone: 0528591491 |  029933963

Events:

24-25.04.2024 | Family Happening at the Giva Hatzehuba- Experience Jerusalem at the Lone Oak Tree

The Lone Oak Tree looks back at Jerusalem and fills the Giva Hatzehuba with an unforgettable Passover Jerusalem experience.

An experience for the entire family to enjoy!

Choose 3 different activities: The Temple Treasure Escape Room, 3D glasses, quizzes, imagination factory, interactive floor game, and more!

Click here for tickets!

Location: Lone Oak Tree, Giva Hatzehuba

Cost: 70 nis/participant. Families with over 3 members pay 50 nis/participant. Children under 3 are free.

Hours: 10:30-16:30

Phone: 02-9666177

Attractions:

Caliber 3

Caliber 3,Israeli Counter terror &  Security Academy- combining zionism, fighting and Jewish heroism with exciting, extreme experiences for people of all ages.

 Lunch can be arranged for an additional cost with advance notice.

Location: Gush Etzion Industrial Park Waze: click here

Hours: 08:00-17:00, Holiday Eve. 08:00-13:00 – Must book in advance.

Phone: 02-6734334

Website: www.caliber-3.com

The Zomet Experience – Zomet Visitor’s Center

Learn how halacha and technology are integrated in our modern lives. Topics include: Security equipment, Methods of cooking on Shabbat, Using solar energy, Mobile equipment for the handicapped and much more!

During Pesach- The Zomet Experience invites you to enjoy a variety of workshops for all ages (Younger children, teenagers, adults…)

Dates and hours: The center will be open on 24-25/4/245-26/4/24 between 9:30-17:00. Last entry is at 16:00.

Entry fee: 35 nis/person or 140 nis/immediate family.

Phone: 02-6495567 or 052-3121097

Address: HaErez 3, Alon Shut

Herodium National Park

Kashuela Farm

Below is a list of sites that will operate differently specifically over Isru Chag, the day after the holiday of Shavuot. Come celebrate in Gush Etzion!

For restaurants in Gush Etzion, click here!

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Biyar Aqueduct

The Biyar Aqueduct was built by King Herod during the Second Temple period to supply water to Jerusalem.
An enjoyable water hike in an underground tunnel. The aqueduct is part of the water system that Herod built to carry water to Jerusalem and the Temple. The route includes an experiential walk through a cave whose flowing waters reach waist height.

(Make sure you equip yourself with a flashlight, a change of clothes, and water shoes).

On Isru Chag: Open from 9:00-16:30

Phone: 02-9935133

Website: אמת הביאר

ReGush Thrills

ReGush is undoubtedly the best attraction in Gush Etzion, the Judean Desert and the Jerusalem area! It was founded out of the love of the Land of Judea and its landscapes, and passion for advanced off-roading. The combination of these two passions created ReGush, a stunning boutique experience of space, greenery, and history – a fun and surprising experience in the area.

Phone: 050-4651888 | 052-8348099

Website: “ריגוש- ReGush”: טרקטורונים וג’יפים בגוש עציון

This summer- come travel across Gush Etzion!

Attractions – click here!
Nature sites – click here!
Restauraunts – click here
Accomodations – click here!

Begin to plan your perfect summer break. Here, in Gush Etzion.

Herodium National Park

This desert fortress is both the palace and the gravesite of King Herod.

Take a fascinating archaeological tour of the site. Start your tour by viewing a short film about Herod.

On Fridays you can join a guided tour at no additional fee. Detailed instructions on how to get there can be found on the Parks and Nature Authority site.

Waze: click here

Summer Hours: Sunday-Thursday, and

 Saturday- 08:00-17:00 | Friday and Holiday Eve- 08:00-16:00

Phone: 02-5953591 | 02-5953592

Biyar Aqueduct

The Biyar Aqueduct was built by King

 Herod during the Second Temple Period to supply water to Jerusalem.

A watery, enjoyable hike awaits you in the underground tunnel. The Aqueduct is part of the water system constructed by Herod to convey water to Jerusalem and the Temple. During the course of your hike you will walk through a tunnel whose flowing waters are thigh-high.

(Make sure you equip yourself with a flashlight, a change of clothes, and water shoes).

Hours: Sun-Thurs 9:00-16:30 | Friday- 9:00-14:00

Waze: click here

Phone: 02-9935133

Kfar Etzion Field School

The Kfar Etzion Field School arranges tours, and guides groups of youth, adults, soldiers, teac

hers, tourists, and students throughout Gush Etzion, the Judean Hills, Jerusalem, the Judean Desert, and the Judean plain.

Phone: 02-9935133

Gush Etzion ATVs

Gush Etzion ATV’s offers 1-2 hour long off-road ATV tours through one of Israel’s most historic and beautiful landscapes.

Every ATV has a speaker so you can hear your personal guide share the rich story of Gush Etzion and experience it live. This makes Gush Etzion ATV’s the most adventurous and most inspiring tour in Israel.

You can choose to experience the Gus

h’s one of a kind breathtaking views while driving the vehicle yourself or by being driven by one of our trained guides.

Hours: Must coordinate in advance.

Phone: 054-318-3333

Deer Land Farm

Set in the heart of a forest, overlooking breathtaking scenery, Deer Land Park awaits you. We offer a wide variety of attractions: a nature reserve, petting zoo, and one of the largest sports challenge facilities in Israel. Our activities include a climbing wall, 360 degree swings

, bungee trampoline, paintball, archery, marksmanship, horseriding, 4X4 jeep rides, and the longest zipline in Israel – 400 meters long and 120 meters high above a canyon.

Summer Hours: Sunday-Thursday 9:30-16:00 | Fridays 9:30-13:30

Phone: 02-5709768

Shlomo’s Animals

When was that last time you held a two meter long lizard?! A four meter snake?! Huge tarantula? Pet rabbits and chicks…feed a camel…ride a donkey?

Shlomo’s Animals is an exotic animal fa

rm with over 100 different species from Israel and all over the world. At the farm you will enjoy: Children’s petting corner, sitting area, shade, snacks stand, tutorials, explanations and a rare opportunity to feel and see some of the world’s rarest animals!

Hours: Must coordinate in advance.

Sunday-Thursday 10:00-19:00 | Friday 10:00-16:00

Phone: 055-6660897

Gush Etzion Heritage Center

The Gush Etzion Heritage Center tells the story of the establishment of Gush Etzion, from its early beginnings to the fall of the Gush during the War of Independence and its rebirth. The site includes a sound and light show and a memorial to the heroic defenders of Gush Etzion. In the words of David Ben-Gurion when he declared the establishment of the State of Israel: “If Jewish Jerusalem exists… it is first and foremost due to the fighters and settlers of Gush Etzion.”

Hours: Sunday-Thursday- 9:00-17:00 (last showing at 16:00) | Friday and Holiday Eves- 9:00-12:30 (last showing at 12:15) | Must book in advance.

Phone: 02-9935160

The Lone Oak

The cluster of Israeli communities known as Gush Etzion is often symbolized by “The Lone Tree,” a centuries old oak that you can visit at a strategic Judean road junction. Located in between Alon Shvut and Rosh Tzurim, the site includes a three-dimensional topographic model of the entire Gush Etzion, playgrounds for children, public toilets, and an explanatory voice recording telling the story of the tree.

Waze- click here

Phone: 02-9933863

Herodium Horse Ranch

The farm is located in Sde-Bar, near Mount Herodion in eastern Gush Etzion and overlooks the Dead Sea.

The farm was established to assist children with disabilities and engaged in therapeutic riding and sport riding.

You can come, by appointment, and enjoy a variety of activities that take place on the farm.

Phone: Talia: 054-8004524  |  02-5020188 (שלוחה 5)

Tekoa Horse Ranch

Horseback riding in Tekoa. Imagine breathtaking views, the quiet and a lot of horses…

Hours: Sun-Thurs 8:00-19:00 | Fri 8:00-13:00. Requires prior coordination.

Phone:  052-6636125 

Gush Etzion Winery

Gush Etzion Winery is situated in the heart of the Etzion Bloc, surrounded by vineyards. The scene, so typical of the areas of Bordeaux and Provence, is now typical of Gush Etzion as well. As in other wineries, most of our activity is focused on production. Bringing grapes to the winery, crushing them, fermenting, straining, aging – all the fascinating processes that must take place before the wine reaches the bottle and the goblet. We also operate a visitors center where our activities are no less fascinating. Since the wine is kosher lemehadrin, no contact is permitted between the visiting public and the wine-making process.

 Here you are offered the choicest of our wine selection, and so your sense of taste comes into play. During the grape harvest, the winery and the winegrowers invite the wine-loving public, including children, to join in harvesting the grapes at dawn. A tour of the winery and breakfast are included.

Visitors Center Hours: Sunday-Thursday 10:00-16:00, Friday: 9:00-13:30 | Requires prior coordination.

Phone: 02-9309220

Re-Gush

ReGush is undoubtedly the best attraction in Gush Etzion, the Judean Desert and the Jerusalem area! It was founded out of the love of the Land of Judea and its landscapes, and passion for advanced off-roading. The combination of these two passions created ReGush, a stunning boutique experience of space, greenery, and history – a fun and surprising experience in the area.

Only 15 minutes from Jerusalem you can find amazing scenic routes that pass through streams and springs, climbing mountains and hills in an amazing area and overlooking spectacular views.

Contact us and customize your experience today !

Requires prior coordination.

Phone: 050-4651888 | 052-8348099

Website: “ריגוש- ReGush”: טרקטורונים וג’יפים בגוש עציון

Caliber 3

Kashuela Farm

Surrounded by enchanting eucalyptus and pine trees in the heart of the forest is the Kashuela Farm, an agricultural farm with many tourist activities!

Various workshops include: Cheese making, O.D.T., traditional building, pita baking, natural arts & crafts, nature skills, zionist workshop and a tour of the farm.

In addition, Kashuela Farm offers a variety of camping options including a huge tent that’s suitable for up to 150 people, teepees, family sized tents and a guest house.

The large tent is also available for events.

Hours: Requires prior coordination.

Phone: 052-5992737

The Zomet Experience

Learn how halacha and technology are integrated in our modern lives.

Topics include:
– Security equipment
– Methods of cooking on Shabbat
– Using solar energy
– Mobile equipment for the handicapped
– And much more!

Hours: Guided tours require prior coordination.

Phone: 02-9932111 | 052-3121097

Lior Ben Yashar

Jeep tours in Gush Etzion and the Judean desert.

Lior Jeep Tours specializes in challenging activities for tourists:

• A wide range of jeep tours of varying duration (2 hours, 4 hours, 8 hours, even several days).
• Each jeep seats eight.
• Sites include the Gush Etzion springs, battle sites, the Jerusalem hills, the Judean plain, and the Elah Valley (Burma Road).
• We offer a variety of routes through the Judean desert. Discover the desert’s secrets, visit a Beduin tent,  stop at a lookout point for a breathtaking view of the Dead Sea. Or you can spend several days touring the Judean desert and the Negev.
• The tours are suited to large and small groups.

Hours: Requires prior coordination.

Phone: 054-8006920

Shokoladshik

Welcome to a memorable experience of taste, colors, and lots of creativity.

Celebrate a special occasion or just treat yourself any weekday!

The workshop lasts an hour and a half. In the workshop, we will learn all the different ways to temper and produce chocolate, as well as all the different types of chocolate.

Afterwards, we will make different chocolate products such as chocolate sheets, truffles, and chocolate bars, each of which is individually packaged and personalized.

Raise a L’Chaim of liquer made in the Gush. Music and good atmosphere.

Requires prior coordination.

Price: Depends on number of participants.

Phone: Shachar- 054-4792611

Iris’ Chocolate Workshops

When chocolate, art, and love meet, a sweet experience results!
Chocolate workshops for the whole family, suitable from age 4 to 120, and for any occasion- couple’s or family workshops, Bar or Bat Mitzvah celebrations, birthdays, bachelorette parties, and more.
Workshops available in my Neve Daniel studio, or in your own home!
In addition to the price agreed upon in advance, high-quality chocolate pralines with surprising flavors and family chocolate at-home workshop kits are available for sale.
Let’s create sweet moments together!
Requires prior coordination.
Phone: 054-3377513
E-mail: [email protected]
Facebook:  שוקולד של איריס
Waze- click here

Path of the Patriarchs (Derech Haavot)

The trail begins at the Lone Oak, the central symbol of Jewish existance in modern day Gush Etzion. From there, walk on the Path of the Patriarchs beginning at an ancient Roman millstone. Along the path, discover an ancient Mikve (ritual bath) dating back to the Second Temple Era and breathtaking views of Gush Etzion. The route concludes in Neve Daniel.

Route length: 2.5 km

Directions: Start point: The Lone Oak, the site of a three-dimensional, topegraphic model of Gush Etzion, children’s playgrounds, and an explanatory voice recording telling the story of the site.
From the oak, continue north on the path for about 200 meters, until an appearance of a dirt road that turns right to “Derech HaAvot”.

Note- This route is not circular.

The Lone Oak

Visit the Lone Oak tree, the modern day symbol of Gush Etzion.

The Lone Oalk existed as the crossroads between the original settlements of Gush Etzion, and is called the Lone Oak after the period of solitude that existed in the regions between the War of Independence and the Six Day War, in which there existed no Jewish settlements in Gush Etzion. Around the site are several large schools of Gush Etzion, a community center, the  regional council building and more, cementing the site as an epicenter of Jewish life in Gush Etzion even today.

In recent months, the site has undergone upgrades, and visitors can now enjoy a three-dimensional topographic model of Gush Etzion, childrens playgrounds, a grass lawn, and more.

Nahal Tekoa

Nahal Tekoa holds the Haritoun cave, the largest karst cave in Israel.

Park near the Tekoa Horse Ranch, and descend to Nahal Tekoa according to the signeage. Enjoy natural, breathtaking desert views surrounding a river that empties into the Dead Sea.

Note- the Haritoun Cave is accessable ONLY by a tour guide!

Gush Etzion Natural Springs

Breathtaking views, refreshing springs and blooming spring mountains- all found at the Natural Spring Trail through Wadi Eden.

Park at the Ein Hubela spring at the entrance to Bat Ayin, and discover ancient sites along the trail including a Mikveh (ritual bath) from the Second Temple period and a winepress from the Byzantine period. From there continue according to the signeage leading to the next natural springs in the region. Descend to Ein Livneh, a shaded pool in the shadow of the Mediterranean grove trees surrounded by green trails. Ascend to the Jumjum ruin, which contains fascinating archeological stories. Continue along the blue marked trail to Ein Sajma, also named Ein Yitzhak after Yitzhak Weinstock. Then, descend to the Dubek Pool, which was renovated by the youth of Gush Etzion.
From there, ascend to the old Massuot Yitzhak forest, the end point of the route.

Route Length: 5 km

Note- route is not circular.

Nahal HaPirim

A linear route- park in the Efrat Dagan neighborhood (north Efrat).

Descend from Givat HaDagan along the trail marked in black to Nahal HaPirim, named for the hills that carved the ancient aqueduct during the Second Temple period by Herod the Great. Enjoy the agricultural scenery of the multitude of vineyards and irrigated farming. Conclude the route at the Biyar Aqueduct park and enter the aqueduct, equipped for cool, halfway deep water with flashlights and a change of clothes. (Entrance to the Biyar Aqueduct available for a fee)

Route Length: 3.5 km

Come enjoy the refreshing springs across Gush Etzion!

Ein Sajma – Ein Yitzhak 

The Ein Sajma natural spring is located inside the Old Massuot Yitzhak forest, just a small drive away from Bat Ayin and Kfar Etzion. The spring fills from the slope of the Sajma River, also known as the “Garden of Eden Wadi”. Descend the stairs until reaching a refreshing and gorgeous pool of water. The water stays full all seasons of the year and is surrounded by picnic tables and sitting areas. The spring was refurbished in memory of Yitzhak Weinstock, may his memory be for a blessing.

Location: Old Massuot Yitzhak Forest. The spring is accessible by car. Waze- click here

Depth of water: approximately 1.5 meters

Directions: Head in the direction of Bat Ayin, turn right towards Old Massuot Yitzhak and follow the marked roads until you reach the spring.

Dubek’s Pool

The Dubek Pool is located inside the Old Massuot Yitzhak forest, right below the Ein Sajma spring. The site was built in memory of Dov Weinstock. Dubek was one of the fearless and heroic residents of Gush Etzion after the Sixth Day War.

Location: Old Massuot Yitzhak. Park next to Ein Sajma and descend the stairs to Dubek Pool. Waze – click here.

Depth of water: approximately 1.5 meters

Directions: Drive in the direction of Bat Ayin, turn right towards Old Massuot Yitzhak. Follow the road marked in blue until you reach the spring.

Ein Hubela 

At the site, visitors can discover ancient archeological finds, a Shiek’s gravesite, and a burial cave from the Second Temple Period. The importance of this place was realized hundreds of years ago, and in the days of the founding of the state of Israel, it was located in Kibbutz Massuot Yitzhak. 

Location: Bat Ayin. The spring is accessible by car. Waze- click here

Depth of Water: approximately 2 meters

Directions: Once reaching Bat Ayin, take the first right turn. Along this road, the road changes to a dirt road, continue on it to reach the spring. 

Additional notes: The spring also serves as a local ritual bath. (Mikveh)

Ein Abu Caleb

A spring, fig tree, and picnic table- all you need for a beautiful and refreshing day in the outdoors! The spring is also called ‘Ein Masala’ after Garin Masala of Hashomer Hatzair, who established the Revadim community in Gush Etzion before the establishment of the state of Israel.

The spring is maintained by students of the Sadnat Shiluv school for individuals with special needs. 

Location: Park in the Deer Land Farm forest and from there, the spring is a 30-minute walk or a short trip in a 4*4 vehicle. Waze- click here

Depth of Water: approximately one meter

Directions: Drive from the Gush Etzion Junction in the direction of Kfar Etzion, and turn right on a dirt path approximately 50 meters before the roundabout, towards Deer Land Farm.

Ein Tzurim Pools 

Two natural pools in a quaint corner of nature. A perfect spot for individuals and families to discover themselves in nature, or just to relax.  

Location: Kibbutz Rosh Tzurim. Waze- click here

Depth of water: 40 and 60 centimeters

Directions: before the gate into Rosh Tzurim, turn left. Descend on the road until reaching the area of the Rosh Tzurim chicken coops. Turn right in the direction of the pools, and from there, only a 2 minute walk. The pools are on the left-hand side of the road.

Ein Livne

A gorgeous natural spring, and the source of the Nahal Livne river that runs across Gush Etzion and spills out into the Judean plains. The spring is shaded in by many trees and guarantees a refreshing experience.

Locaton: Bat Ayin Bet. Waze – click here The spring is approximately a 15-minute walk from the parking.

Depth of the water: Approximately one meter

Directions: From the entrance to Bat Ayin, continue straight. At the roundabout, turn right, and then another right, in a U-turn. Park the car next to the left turn alongside the Wadi and walk along the trail marked in green until reaching the spring. 

Herodium National Park

You are invited to celebrate at King Herod’s palace with street performers, actors and musicians!

Visit new complexes opened to visitors, including: the magnificent staircase and monumental arch corridor.

Do not miss the exhibition on ancient cisterns! The site’s conservation team will invite the children to experience archeological conservation, and guides from the Ministry of Tourism’s project will be available at  the site’s points of interest.

Hours: Sunday-Tuesday- 8:00-18:00 | Friday and Holiday Eve- 8:00-16:00.

Phone: 02-5953591 | 02-5953592

Biyar Aqueduct

The Biyar Aqueduct was built by King Herod during the Second Temple period to supply water to Jerusalem.
An enjoyable water hike in an underground tunnel. The aqueduct is part of the water system that Herod built to carry water to Jerusalem and the Temple. The route includes an experiential walk through a cave whose flowing waters reach waist height.

Hours: Sun.-Thurs. 9:00-17:30 | Fri. 9:00-14:00

Phone: 02-9935133

Kfar Etzion Field School

Kfar Etzion Field School offers a variety of tours and activities, including this Passover.

Trips available for families to Herodium, through the Path of the Patriarchs, and more. Excursions for hikers in Solomon’s Pools, and much more ..

Treasure hunts and navigation games are available and suitable for the whole family.

Registration:  www.k-etzion.co.il

Phone: 02-9935133

Gush Etzion ATVs

Gush Etzion ATV’s offers 1-2 hour long off-road ATV tours through one of Israel’s most historic and beautiful landscapes.

Every ATV has a speaker so you can hear your personal guide share the rich story of Gush Etzion and experience it live. This makes Gush Etzion ATV’s the most adventurous and most inspiring tour in Israel.

All Gush Etzion ATV tours are insured and are led by Gush Etzion ATV’s professionally trained guides. Gush Etzion ATV tours are both fun and safe and are designed for all ages.

Gush Etzion ATV’s is located in the exciting Deer Land Park, where you can enjoy the Middle East’s longest zip-line and more before departing or upon returning from your unique ATV excursion.

Hours: Requires prior coordination.

Phone: 054-318-3333

ReGush Thrills

ReGush is undoubtedly the best attraction in Gush Etzion, the Judean Desert and the Jerusalem area! It was founded out of the love of the Land of Judea and its landscapes, and passion for advanced off-roading. The combination of these two passions created ReGush, a stunning boutique experience of space, greenery, and history – a fun and surprising experience in the area.

Hours: Requires prior coordination.

Phone: 050-4651888 | 052-8348099

Deer Land Farm 

Set in the heart of a forest, overlooking breathtaking scenery, Deer Land Park awaits you. We offer a wide variety of attractions: a nature reserve, petting zoo, and one of the largest sports challenge facilities in Israel. Our activities include a climbing wall, 360 degree swings, bungee trampoline, paintball, archery, marksmanship, horseriding, 4X4 jeep rides, and the longest zipline in Israel – 400 meters long and 120 meters high above a canyon.

Hours: Sun.-Thurs. 9:30-17:30 | Fri.- 09:30-13:30.

Phone: 02-5709768

Shlomo’s Animals

When was that last time you held a two meter long lizard?! A four meter snake?! Huge tarantula? Pet rabbits and chicks…feed a camel…ride a donkey?

Shlomo’s Animals is an exotic animal farm with over 100 different species from Israel and all over the world. At the farm you will enjoy: Children’s petting corner, sitting area, shade, snacks stand, tutorials, explanations and a rare opportunity to feel and see some of the world’s rarest animals!!

Hours: Sun.-Thurs.- 10:00-19:00 | Fri.- 10:00-13:00

Phone: 055-6660897

Gush Etzion Heritage Center

The Gush Etzion Heritage Center tells the story of the establishment of Gush Etzion, from its early beginnings to the fall of the Gush during the War of Independence and its rebirth. The site includes a sound and light show and a memorial to the heroic defenders of Gush Etzion. In the words of David Ben-Gurion when he declared the establishment of the State of Israel: “If Jewish Jerusalem exists… it is first and foremost due to the fighters and settlers of Gush Etzion.”

Hours: Requires prior coordination.

Phone: 02-9935160

The Zomet Experience

Learn how halacha and technology are integrated in our modern lives.

Topics include:
– Security equipment
– Methods of cooking on Shabbat
– Using solar energy
– Mobile equipment for the handicapped
– And much more!

Hours: Guided tours available with prior coordination.

Phone: 02-9932111 | 052-3121097

Lior Jeep Tours

Jeep tours in Gush Etzion and the Judean Desert. The company specializes in the field of challenging tourism in a variety of activities:

Jeep tours in a variety of routes and of varying lengths (two hours four eight hours and even several days).

In each jeep up to eight places, the variety of places where you can travel is great, starting from the springs of Gush Etzion, the history of battle heritage, the Jerusalem mountains, the Judean lowlands and the Ella Valley (via Burma).

Hours: Requires prior coordination.

Phone: 054-8006920

The Lone Oak

The lone oak, a 700-year-old oak tree, serves as the symbol of Gush Etzion.
The lone oak is next to Alon Shvut and Rosh Tzurim and boasts a number of features – a three-dimensional model of the entire Gush Etzion, playgrounds for children, sitting areas, public toilets, and a voice recording that tells the tree’s story.

Location: Yellow Hill, alongside Alon Shvut. Waze- click here

Phone: 02-9933863

Herodion Horse Ranch

The farm is located in Sde-Bar, near Mount Herodion in eastern Gush Etzion and overlooks the Dead Sea.

Individual horse ride for all ages: 30 ₪ per person
Family tour (one hour): 180 ₪ per person
You can come by prior arrangement to a variety of activities that take place on the farm.

Hours: By prior arrangement only, from 9.30 until 19.00 every day of Chol Hamoed!

Phone: Devora: 054-9059376  | Talia: 054-8004524  |  02-5020188 (שלוחה 5)

Tekoa Horse Ranch

Horseback riding in Tekoa. Imagine breathtaking views, the quiet and a lot of horses…

Hours: requires prior coordination.

Phone: 052-6636125

Caliber 3

We offer a variety of extreme sports activities combining fighting, Zionism, and combat, suitable for all ages. 

Hours: Sun.-Thurs. 8:00–17:30 | Fri. 7:30–13:00, Requires prior coordination.

Phone: 02-6734334 

Website: www.caliber3range.com

Gush Etzion Winery

Gush Etzion Winery is situated in the heart of the Etzion Bloc, surrounded by vineyards. The scene, so typical of the areas of Bordeaux and Provence, is now typical of Gush Etzion as well. As in other wineries, most of our activity is focused on production. Bringing grapes to the winery, crushing them, fermenting, straining, aging – all the fascinating processes that must take place before the wine reaches the bottle and the goblet. We also operate a visitors center where our activities are no less fascinating.

During Passover, Gush Etzion Winery offers tours of the visitors center.

Hours: Requires prior coordination.

Phone: 02-9309220

Kashuela Farm

Surrounded by enchanting eucalyptus and pine trees in the heart of the forest is the Kashuela Farm, an agricultural farm with many tourist activities!

Various workshops: Cheesemaking, O.D.T., traditional building, pita baking, natural arts & crafts, nature skills, zionist workshop and a tour of the farm.

In addition, Kashuela Farm offers a variety of camping options including a huge tent that’s suitable for up to 150 people, teepees, family sized tents and a guest house.

Hours: Requires prior coordination.

Phone: 052-5992737

Neve Ori Farm

This year, come adventure, play, and connect to our roots! A pleasant, agricultural experience for the whole family! Games, Tanach, nature, and lots of fun are all waiting for you.

All of this at the Neve Ori Farm, only minutes away from the Tunnels Checkpoint!

Neve Uri Farm was founded in the blessed memory of Ori Ansbacher and connects Gush Etzion to Jerusalem.

Hours: Requires prior coordination.

Phone: Racheli- 0556640441

Tekoa Forest 

Stories of the Forest Festival- natural art workshops, music, and plays for the whole family within the guidelines of the Ministry of Health.

Date: Monday-Tuesday of the Passover holiday | 16th-17th of Nissan | 29-30/03/21 | 10:00-13:00, 15:00-18:00 

Phone: 02-9933863

Rediscover yourself in nature at a Gush Etzion campsite!

Kfar Etzion Field School

In front of a magical view of Emek Habracha surrounded by Judean mountains rests the Kfar Etzion Field School’s campsite.

The camp ground is spacious and features clean toilets, hot showers, picnic/barbecue areas, kitchen appliances for cooking, central power, and more. Hot meals may be ordered in advance for organized groups (private/soldiers/more). The campsite is an ideal accommodation for hiking and is suitable for all: single hikers, couples, families, youth groups and adults.

Pricing: Weekdays- 40 NIS/person

Location: Kfar Etzion. Waze – click here

Phone: 02-9935233 | E-mail: [email protected]

Kashuela Farm

In Gvaot forest, inside wonderful views, is a magical farm, Kashuela!

Are you looking for a special and quiet vacation? Kashuela Farm is the perfect place for you!

Camping in teepees, large tents or under thousands of stars- Sounds cool, right?

Pricing:

• Bring your own tent 45 nis/person
• Large group tents: Includes mattresses, sitting areas, tea, coffee and more 65/nis a person
• Teepees: Camp in an Indian teepee with lots of seating areas surrounding you and hammocks. 95 nis/person, minimum of 4 people in a teepee. Each additional person 65 nis.

Location: Kashuela Farm in the Lamed Heh Forest. Just outside of Gvaot. Waze: click here

Phone: 052-5992737 | 052-5456020

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: חוות קשואלה

Enjoy a wine festival this Monday night with tastings from various wineries, food stalls, and a performance by the Abramson Brothers of their greatest hits.

When? This coming Monday, 22.03.21 | 9th of Nisan 5781 | from 20:00

Where? Gush Etzion Winery. Waze- click here

Price: 50 NIS in advance | 65 NIS on the day of the event | NIS 20 refund available for each ticketholder who also purchases wine from the Gush Etzion Winery!

Participating wineries: Gush Etzion Winery, Har Bracha Winery, Gevaot Winery, Bakush Winery, Shiran Winery, Tzovner Winery.

To order your tickets, click here!

Come plan a special day to discover all the art, desert atmosphere, and magic in east Gush Etzion!

Where to visit?

Herodium National Park 

This desert fortress is both the palace and the gravesite of King Herod. Take a fascinating archaeological tour of the site. Start your tour by viewing a short film about Herod. On Fridays, you can join a guided tour at no additional fee. Detailed instructions on how to get there can be found on the Parks and Nature Authority site.
Location: Eastern Gush Etzion. Waze: click here
Phone: 02-5953591
Website: גן לאומי הרודיון

Haritoun Cave

Starting point: Tekoa | End point: Tekoa
In 1969 a group of volunteers from the Jerusalem branch of the Society for the Protection of Nature, headed by Gideon Mann, set out to comprehensively map this cave. They produced an accurate and detailed map that included every traversable cavern and tunnel. It turned out that the cave is far larger and more complex than they originally assumed. Here are some statistics: The depth of the cave (in other words, the distance from the entrance to its furthest point) is some 400 meters. The combined length of the tunnels is approximately 4 kilometers. There are 55 caverns and rooms. The cave is on 4 levels, but the differences in height are not uniform. In some places there is a  difference of up to 3 meters between the first and second levels, up to 7 meters between the second and third levels, and up to 12 meters between the third and fourth levels. As previously mentioned, the aim of the volunteers was to draw a detailed and accurate map of the cave, not to study it. Now that the map exists,  we hope scientists and researchers will utilize it in order to examine its geology, the remnants of past history to be found here, the living creatures that populate it, and more.
Entrance to the cave is only permitted with experienced guides. Book a guide through the Kfar Etzion Field School: 02-9935133

Shlomo’s Animals

When was that last time you held a two meter long lizard?! A four meter snake?! Huge tarantula? Pet rabbits and chicks…feed a camel…ride a donkey? Shlomo’s Animals is an exotic animal farm with over 100 different species from Israel and all over the world. At the farm you will enjoy: Children’s petting corner, sitting area, shade, snacks stand, tutorials, explanations, and a rare opportunity to feel and see some of the world’s rarest animals!! New at Shlomo’s Animals– Camel riding for 20 nis! Shlomo’s Pets is also available to travel to you for birthday parties, school activities and other occasions for all ages.
Located at Sde Bar Farm. Waze- click here
Phone: Shlomo- 055-6660897 | 0525709464 | 0527170962 | 02-5020188
Email: [email protected]
Website: Shlomo’s animals

Sfar Hamidbar Farm

An agricultural farm, traditional building, ancient crafts, and music in the spirit of Sfar Hamidbar! The farm is located in the crease of the Judean Hills and the Judean Desert, a unique area that invokes interpersonal connections. Sfar HaMidbar offers a hospitality tent for group stays and small events, including new bathrooms and showers. In addition, the farm offers a wide range of ancient crafts and traditional building workshops as well as music workshops. A wide range of activities for lovers of Middle Eastern culture, traditional arts and music.
Location: Tekoa Daled. Waze- click here
Phone: Noam- 054-6446223 | Amichai- 052-2355416
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: חוות ספר המדבר

Tekoa Horse Ranch

Jean-Pierre Weill

Jean-Pierre Weill is a French-American artist who moved to Israel a few years ago. He paints on multiple levels of glass, creating a three-dimensional image in a technique that is both simple and unique. The results are stunning. Since moving to Israel, his two daughters, Davida and Safira, have joined him and today, they work together in their studio in Tekoa. Jean-Pierre Weill Studios artwork is exhibited in prime locations in Israel: In Mamilla Boulevard in Jerusalem, Neve Tzedek in Tel Aviv, and the Artist’s Colony in Safed. We are always happy to receive visitors and are open every day from Sunday – Thursday 9:00-16:00, except Wednesdays. If you are planning a visit, call in advance. Groups are welcome. Special discounts on the artwork are available to studio visitors. We look forward to meeting you!
Location: Tekoa. Waze- click here
Phone: 054-2649499
Email: [email protected]
Website: ז’אן-פייר ווייל

Where to eat?

Lehemoshe

A new cafe in the heart of Tekoa, overlooking the breathtaking view of the Judean Desert. Come enjoy freshly baked sourdough bread and a variety of meals including breakfasts, salads, pastas, chef sandwiches, kids meals and an Italian oven!
Location: Tekoa Shopping Center. Waze: click here
Phone: 054-8883554
Hours: Sunday-Thursday 9:00-22:00 | Friday 8:30-13:00
Email: [email protected]
Kashrut: Mehadrin Gush Etzion

Where to sleep?

Villa Herodion

Enjoy the luxuries and VIP treatment in a gorgeous, private villa and have your celebration at one of the most unique event venues – less than 30 minutes from Jerusalem’s center.  Villa Herodion now also offers overnight sleeping so you can more fully enjoy the beautiful accommodations and breathtaking views.Villa Herodion features spectacular Judean mountain and Herodion views, a beautifully landscaped backyard, swimming pool, large grass play area, and bonfire pit.  All combined with an exquisite indoor Mediterranean-inspired colorful decor, Jerusalem stone arches & artistic finishings.  The perfect ambiance for an unforgettable, first-class experience of Israel – making this villa a special place you will want to come back to again and again.
Location: Tekoa. Waze – click here
Price: between 3500-4500 shekels depending on season, 2 night minimum.Sleeps 10-15 guests depending on age of children. Contact for more details.
Phone: 052-2210399
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: וילה הרודיון

Finjan Han

A unique caravanserai for small events and overnight stays in Tekoa Daled. The caravanserai was hand-built  with love, using all natural and local materials overlooking the breathtaking view of the Judean Desert and Tekoa River. Overnight stays for up to 40 people on weekdays or weekends. Option to order a workshop and learn how to weave baskets or another hand craft.
Location: Tekoa Daled. Waze – click here
Phone: Eliyahu-  052-6698857 | Sara- 052-3825200
Email: [email protected]

Swim with a View @ Ranel

The Swim with a View @ Ranel is a private ground floor space in a stone villa in the Yehuda hills, with a secluded private heated pool, popular with visitors and locals alike for its cool temperatures in the summer evenings, clean air, and splendid views of the desert and the Dead Sea.  Guests can relax in our indoor heated pool and enjoy a panoramic view from the large private outdoor terrace. There is one large double bedroom with a bathroom and a shower. Our spacious terrace is perfect for sun-bathing and relaxing during the warmer summer months. Breakfast can be ordered with advance notice.  The space is wheelchair accessible.
Location: Pnei Kedem. Waze- click here
350 nis for two hours of swimming | 700 nis for private pool and tzimmer
Phone: Ranel-  052-8591491

Nof Herodion Zimmer

A magical and pampering tzimmer for a couple in Tekoa. Suitable for couples only.
Location: Tekoa. Waze – click here
Weekdays:700 nis | Weekends: 750 nis
Phone: 050-6736452
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: צימר נוף הרודיון

All tourist attractions, heritage sites, restaurants, and accommodations have returned to operation!

For attractions, click here!
For nature sites, click here!
For restaurants, click here!
For accommodations, click here!

Come plan your perfect vacation here in Gush Etzion.

Happy Purim! On your day off this Sunday, look no further than Gush Etzion for adventure and fun. Businesses and attractions open this Sunday are listed below.

Shlomo’s Animals

Shlomo’s Animals is an exotic animal farm with over 100 different species from Israel and all over the world. At the farm you will enjoy: Children’s petting corner, sitting area, shade, snacks stand, tutorials, explanations, and a rare opportunity to feel and see some of the world’s rarest animals!!
Sunday 28/2, Shushan Purim: open from 10:00-18:00
Must coordinate in advance. All who come on Sunday will be entered for a chance to win a 10-entry ticket to the farm!
Phone: 055-6660897 | 0525709464 | 052-7170962 | 02-5020188 x3
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: Shlomo’s Pets
Location: Sde Bar Farm
Waze: click here

Hummus Haaretz

A small and homely hummus restaurant in the fast-growing shopping center of Kibbutz Kfar Etzion. Features a beautiful veranda that overlooks Gush Etzion’s splendid view. The restaurant offers both traditional and unique hummus options with various side dishes.
Hours: Sunday-Thursday- 10:00-20:00
Phone: 02-9935366 | 054-7966563
Facebook: Click here
Kashrut: Mehadrin Gush Etzion
Location: Kfar Etzion’s shopping center
Waze: click here

Caliber 3

Caliber 3, Israeli Counter-terror &  Security Academy- combining Zionism, fighting, and Jewish heroism with exciting, extreme experiences for people of all ages, including; paintball, clay pot shooting, free-range shooting, combat displays.
Sunday 28/2, Shushan Purim: Open by appointment only from 8:00-17:00
Phone:  02-6734334
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.caliber3range.com
Location: Gush Etzion Industrial Park
Waze: click here

Hummus Eliyahu

Warm Hummus, warm atmosphere. Forget the cold hummus you know from the supermarket and neighborhood hummus joints, and get ready for a fresh and warm hummus experience from the moment you order: the hummus dishes are served hot with various toppings of your choice and a side of Yemenite pitas and, of course… a warm, loving smile.
Hours: Sunday-Thursday 10:00-21:00
Phone: 025821655
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: Hummus Eliyahu
Facebook: חומוס אליהו – Hummus Eliyahu
Location: Gush Etzion Junction
Waze– click here

Kfar Etzion Field School

The Kfar Etzion Field School arranges tours and guides groups of youth, adults, soldiers, teachers, tourists, and students throughout Gush Etzion, the Judean Hills, Jerusalem, the Judean Desert, and the Judean plain.

This Sunday – “Purim and Flowers” activities for children and families hosted by the Kfar Etzion Field School!

• Festival in the Song of Songs Garden for the whole family on Sunday, and a huge variety of workshops.
• Two family trips in the Judean lowlands to flowering sites around Judea and an informative Biblical tour in Tel Shacha.

Phone: 02-9935133
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: Kfar Etzion Field School
Location: Kfar Etzion
Waze: click here

The Zomet Experience

Learn how halacha and technology are integrated into our modern lives.
Topics include: security equipment, methods of cooking on Shabbat, using solar energy, mobile equipment for the handicapped, and much more!
Hours: Requires advance coordination
Phone: 02-9932111 | 052-3121097
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: Tzomet Experience
Location: Alon Shvut
Waze: click here

Iris Chocolate Workshops

When chocolate, art, and love meet, a sweet experience results!
Chocolate workshops for the whole family, suitable from age 4 to 120, and for any occasion- couple’s or family workshops, Bar or Bat Mitzvah celebrations, birthdays, bachelorette parties, and more.
Workshops available in my Neve Daniel studio, or in your own home!
In addition to the price agreed upon in advance, high-quality chocolate pralines with surprising flavors
and family chocolate at-home workshop kits are available for sale.
Let’s create sweet moments together!
Must coordinate in advance.
Phone: 054-3377513
E-mail: [email protected]
Facebook:  Iris’ Chocolate
Location: Harei Yehuda 6, Neve Daniel
Waze: Click here

Living in one of the coldest climates in central Israel, residents of Gush Etzion wish for the snow every year — and the forecast this week does not seem to disappoint! As a cold front sweeps across the region, high chances of snowfall (over 50%) are being predicted for Wednesday 17.2 and Thursday 18.2.

Follow our Instagram and Facebook for updates, and look forward to seeing Gush Etzion covered in white!

Photo credit: Gershon Alinson

Below is a list of various sites across Gush Etzion that are now open and operating under the “Tav Hasagol” guidelines outlined by the Ministry of Health.

Visitors are now welcome to travel through nature and heritage sites, to visit exciting attractions and tzimmers, and enjoy food from a variety of wineries and restaurants.

Explore nature sites across the Gush here.
The government recently approved the opening of tzimmers to nuclear families! Click here for a list of Gush Etzion tzimmers.
Click here for a list of restaurants in Gush Etzion operating through take-away/delivery.

Gush Etzion Heritage Center

The Gush Etzion Heritage Center tells the story of the establishment of Gush Etzion, from its early beginnings to the fall of the Gush during the War of Independence and its rebirth.
The site includes a sound and light show and a memorial to the heroic defenders of Gush Etzion.
The heritage center is open by prior arrangement only.
Phone: 02-9935160
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: Kfar Etzion Visitors Center
Location: Kibbutz Kfar Etzion
Waze- click here

Shokoladshik

Welcome to a memorable experience of taste, colors, and lots of creativity. Celebrate a special occasion or just treat yourself any weekday!
The workshop lasts an hour and a half. In the workshop, we will learn all the different ways to temper and produce chocolate, as well as all the different types of chocolate. Afterwards, we will make different chocolate products such as chocolate sheets, truffles, and chocolate bars, each of which is individually packaged and personalized.
Raise a L’Chaim of liqueur made in the Gush. Music and good atmosphere.
The workshops are open only to nuclear families with prior coordination.
Phone: Shahar- 054-4792611
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: Shokoladshik
Location: Kfar Etzion Commercial Center
Waze – click here

Shlomo’s Pets

When was that last time you held a two-meter long lizard?!
A four-meter snake?!
Huge tarantula?
Pet rabbits and chicks…feed a camel…ride a donkey?
Shlomo’s Pets is an exotic animal farm with over 100 different species from Israel and all over the world. At the farm you will enjoy: Children’s petting corner, sitting area, shade, snacks stand, tutorials, explanations and a rare opportunity to feel and see some of the world’s rarest animals!!
New at Shlomo’s Pets– Camel riding for 20 nis!
Must coordinate in advance.
Phone: Shlomo- 055-6660897 | 0525709464 | 0527170962 | 02-5020188
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: Shlomo’s Pets
Address: Sde Bar Farm
Waze-  click here

Kashuela Farm

Surrounded by enchanting eucalyptus and pine trees in the heart of the forest is the Kashuela Farm, an agricultural farm with many tourist activities!
Various workshops: Cheesemaking, O.D.T., traditional building, pita baking, natural arts & crafts, nature skills, zionist workshop and a tour of the farm. In addition, Kashuela Farm offers a variety of camping options including a huge tent that’s suitable for up to 150 people, teepees, family sized tents and a guest house.
Must coordinate in advance.
Come join us under the shade of enchanting eucalyptus and pine trees in the heart of the forest.
Phone: 052-5992737
Website: Kashuela
E-mail: [email protected]
Location: Gevaot
Waze- click here

Kfar Etzion Field School

The Kfar Etzion Field School arranges tours and guides groups of youth, adults, soldiers, teachers, tourists, and students throughout Gush Etzion, the Judean Hills, Jerusalem, the Judean Desert, and the Judean plain.
At the Field School you can rent bicycles, join organized tours, and learn to drive a jeep.
Phone: 02-9935133
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: Kfar Etzion Field School
Location: Kibbutz Kfar Etzion
Waze – click here

The Zomet Experience

Learn how Halacha and technology are integrated in our modern lives.
Topics include:
– Security equipment
– Methods of cooking on Shabbat
– Using solar energy
– Mobile equipment for the handicapped
– And much more!
Opening hours: requires prior coordination
Phone: 02-9932111 | 052-3121097
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: Visitzomet
Location: Alon Shvut
Waze- click here

ReGush Thrills!

ReGush ATV and Jeep company specializes in amazing and unique experience tours in the Gush Etzion region, the Jerusalem Mountains and the Judean Desert. Enjoy state-of-the-art, fast-moving Razor ATVs believed to be the best in the world.
ReGush offers individual tours, couples, families and large groups (ages 2 to 120). With us, you can choose guided field trips for 60, 90 or 120 minutes, on a variety of routes, including a stop for explanations and observations. Our hiking trails pass through magical paths and coveted corners, with spectacular scenery and unique vantage points in Gush Etzion.
Contact us and customize your experience today!

Phone: 050-4651888 | 052-8348099
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: “ריגוש- ReGush”
Location: Alon Shvut
Waze- click here

Find Celebratory Tu B’Shevat Events Around Gush Etzion Below:

Sfar Hamidbar March

Date: Friday, 30th of Shevat (12.2) between the hours of 10:00-14:30
Start and Finish at Sfar Hamidbar Farm
Come celebrate the impending spring in the desert with us on hikes for the whole family through mountains turning green. We will mark two years since the founding of the Sfar Hamidbar Farm and follow in the footsteps of Amos the Prophet throughout the Tekoa desert.
Registration: click here!

On the Path to the Gush

Come enjoy a morning of activities in memory of the fallen Convoy of 35 (Lamed Heh) who fell 73 years ago, and in honor of the Tu B’Shevat holiday!

When? Friday morning, February 19, 2021, 7th of Adar 5781.
What? A variety of tours for all ages,  including each participant taking part in planting 35 trees in honor of the fallen in the Lamed Heh Convoy.

Registration: click here!

Date: Friday, 30th of Shevat (12.2) between the hours of 10:00-14:30
Start and Finish at Sfar Hamidbar Farm
Come celebrate the impending spring in the desert with us on hikes for the whole family through mountains turning green. We will mark two years since the founding of the Sfar Hamidbar Farm and follow in the footsteps of Amos the Prophet throughout the Tekoa desert.
Two routes will leave the site:

7 km: exit to the Umm al-Amad route, where we’ll find a huge pit in the heart of the desert and a unique Byzantine monastery.

3 km light route: from Sfar Hamidbar farm to the cistern and the Nahal Tekoa observatory to the Sfar Hamidbar observatory and back.

The march will take place in accordance with Tav Hasagol guidelines outlined by the Ministry of Health.

To register, click here.

If the weather is rainy, the march will be postponed for a week to Friday, 7 Adar (19.2).
For more information: contact Halva 0526071216
Participation in the march and activities- 10 NIS per participant or 50 NIS per family (4 participants or more)

In collaboration with: Gush Etzion Community Center, Kfar Etzion Field School, Tekoa Settlement, Sfar Hamidbar Farm, JNF, Gush Etzion Tourism, Gush Etzion Development Company and Sports Director.

“Here between Hebron, City of the Patriarchs, and Jerusalem, capital of the House of David, the Hebrew nation was cradled.” – Dov Knohl, author of Siege in the Hills of Hebron

As we approach the anniversary of the fall of the Lamed Heh, a convoy of 35 courageous fighters of Gush Etzion massacred on January 16, 1948, we honor them this coming week by telling their stories and illustrate the legacy they left behind. Heritage sites and attractions connected to the story of Gush Etzion can be found below!

Gush Etzion Heritage Center

The Gush Etzion Heritage Center tells the story of the establishment of Gush Etzion, from its early beginnings to the fall of the Gush during the War of Independence and its rebirth. The site includes a sound and light show and a memorial to the heroic defenders of Gush Etzion.

In the words of David Ben-Gurion when he declared the establishment of the State of Israel: “If Jewish Jerusalem exists… it is first and foremost due to the fighters and settlers of Gush Etzion.”

The Lone Oak Tree (Alon HaBoded)

Gush Etzion is often symbolized by the Lone Oak, a centuries-old tree in between Alon Shvut and Rosh Tzurim.

The site includes a three-dimensional topographic model of the entire Gush Etzion, playgrounds for children, and a voice recording describing the story of the tree. The ancient tree signifies Jewish resilience and existence in the region, despite destruction or terror as faced by the Lamed Heh Convoy. The total population in Gush Etzion is now over 70,000, and the Lone Oak sits alone no more.

Lamed Heh Lookout Point

The Lamed Heh Lookout Point is a great stopping point on the way to the many tourist attractions in Gush Etzion, overlooking the beautiful Elah Valley and the site of the Lamed Heh’s final battle.

The two lookout points on-site both have shaded and sitting areas, and includes a recording that tells the story of the battle and struggles faced by the Lamed Heh Convoy.

Roza Steakhouse

The Gush Etzion ancient fortress, a preserved building preceding the 20th century, is now the site of the delicious Roza steakhouse! Structures such as these previously served settlers such as the Lamed Heh (Convoy of 35), and today does the same for their dear descendants.

Come enjoy a morning of activities in memory of the fallen Convoy of 35 (Lamed Heh) who fell 73 years ago, and in honor of the Tu BShevat holiday!

When? Friday morning, February 19, 2021, 7th of Adar 5781.
What? A variety of tours, including:
– Private drive-by tours,
– Off-road vehicle tours,
– Walking tours,
– Activities for all ages- including each participant taking part in planting 35 trees in honor of the fallen in the Lamed Heh Convoy

To register, click here!

Please note: Spaces are limited, in accordance with the Ministry of Health’s guidelines that will come into effect after the shutdown- reserve your spots now!

Event hosted by the Harel Association in cooperation with the Kfar Etzion Field School, the Gush Etzion Regional Council and Gush Etzion Tourism

Shlomo’s Pets

Shlomo’s Pets is an exotic animal farm with over 100 different species from Israel and all over the world. Guests may enjoy: Children’s petting corner, sitting area, shade, snacks stand, tutorials, explanations and a rare opportunity to feel and see some of the world’s rarest animals!

Hours of operation: (Must coordinate in advance) 10:00-18:00

Location: Sde Bar Farm

Waze: click here

Phone 055-6660897 | 0525709464 | 0527170962 | 02-5020188

Website: Shlomo’s Pets

Gush Etzion Winery

Gush Etzion Winery is situated in the heart of the Etzion Bloc, surrounded by vineyards. The scenery, so typical of the areas of Bordeaux and Provence, is now typical of Gush Etzion as well.

Open during Hanukkah for tours and wine tastings with prior coordination.

Location: Tzomet Gush Etzion (Gush Etzion Junction)

Waze: click here

Phone: 02-9309220

Website: click here

The Zomet Experience

Learn how halacha and technology are integrated in our modern lives.

Open during Hanukkah for tours with prior coordination.

Location: Alon Shvut

Waze: click here

Phone: 02-9932111 | 052-3121097

Website: Tzomet Experience

Caliber 3

Caliber 3, Israeli Counter-Terrorism & Security Academy- combining Zionism, fighting and Jewish heroism with exciting, extreme experiences for people of all ages.

Open during Hanukkah as usual, with prior coordination.

Location: Gush Etzion Industrial Park

Waze: click here

Phone: 02-6734334

Website: www.caliber3range.com

Deer Land Farm

Set in the heart of a forest, overlooking breathtaking scenery, Deer Land Park awaits you. We offer a wide variety of attractions: a nature reserve, petting zoo, and one of the largest extreme sports facilities in Israel.

Open during Hanukkah: zip line, rope park, and rock-climbing wall, from 9:30-16:00 with prior coordination.

Location: Deer Land Farm (located next to Kfar Etzion)

Waze: click here

Phone: 02-5709768

Maccabim Family Race

This Hanukkah, come run along Derech HaAvot with the whole family in the Maccabim Race – 2 km, 4 km, or 8 km!

Pre-registration is required. All events will be held per the “Tav Hasagol” (purple mark) guidelines set by the Ministry of Health and will depend on the weather.

When? Wednesday, Rosh Chodesh Tevet, 16.12.20, from 8:00 to 16:00

Where? Starting from the entrance to Derech HaAvot (near Neve Daniel)

Cost: 15 NIS per participant | 60 NIS per group (four or more participants)

Families and groups who earn first-place medals: WIN a T-Shirt for each participant, a magnet picture, and more!

Registration: click here!

Hanukkah Heritage Site Celebration

Enjoy a variety of virtual online tours and activities exploring heritage sites and major events relating to Hanukkah from all across the country, including Gush Etzion!

The virtual event highlighting Gush Etzion will take place on Monday, 14.12 on the battle of Beit Zechariah, connecting the ancient battle to modern day settlement in Gush Etzion.

For more details, click here!

Return to Beit Tzur! – Candle Lighting

Hanukkah candle lighting in the site of biblical Beit Tzur with the Kfar Etzion Field School!

Return to the place where the last battle for the cleansing of the Temple began

Lighting candles, songs and joy…

In collaboration with the Karmei Tzur community, Brigadier General Etzion, Gush Etzion Regional Council and Kfar Etzion School

Date: Tuesday, 29 Kislev (15.12), from 21:15-23:15

Meeting point: Karmei Tzur Center, from there a bus ride to and from Beit Tzur.
End point: Karmei Tzur Center.

For more information, click here!

We are excited to inform you that the Gush Etzion Heritage Center has returned to activity!
The site is currently open to visitors by prior reservation only while maintaining the MInistry of Health guidelines.
Come and watch the story of Gush Etzion in an engaging presentation illustrating the immigration of settlers to the land, the fall of Gush Etzion, the return of the children, and the re-establishment of Gush Etzion in modern times!

For reservations and more details:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 02-9935160

The red/Gush Etzion “Maayanot” natural springs single bicycle trail is ready for riders! In the heart of Gush Etzion, between magical landscapes and refreshing springs, exists the Gush Etzion natural springs single bike route. Each week, hundreds of riders come from all over the country. It’s waiting for you!

For more information, click here!

The cliff on the Path of the Patriarchs in Gush Etzion is located between Elazar and Neve Daniel. The cliff opened for climbers in July of 2020, with the support of the Israel Climber’s Association, and funded by the Gush Etzion Tourism Council.

A number of climbing routes have been erected on the cliff by Yehoshua Roth, Shimon Ben-Zaken, and additional members. Some of the routes had various boulder problems and have since been relisted, many more climbing routes having additionally been created. Today, there stand 46 prominent climbing routes all along the cliff.

To the Walla article on the various routes, click here.

For more information, click here

Image credit: GGholds

Information on which restaurants continue to deliver throughout Gush Etzion can be found below:

Greg Cafe

Greg Coffee has opened a new cafe in the “Harim Mall” located in Tzomet HaGush (Gush Etzion Junction). The cafe offers a rich and diverse dairy menu, including a large array of various fish, pastas and plenty of vegan options. 

Deliveries around Gush Etzion now available.

Menu: click here

Order online: click here

Phone: 02-6642223 | Deliveries: 055-5573172

Hours: Sunday-Thursday 12:00-21:00 | Fridays 9:00-14:00

Location: Harim Mall, Gush Etzion Junction

Kashrut:  Mehadrin Gush Etzion

Japan Japan Gush Etzion

We invite you to enjoy a variety of Asian food of the highest quality. Japan Japan Gush Etzion prepares all its own products, from noodles to unique sauces. High quality meals.

Click here for their menu

Phone: 02-9707700

Hours: Sunday-Thursday: 11:00-23:00 | Friday: 10:30-14:30 | Saturday: an hour after Shabbat until midnight

Kashrut:Badatz Beit Yosef

Location: Harim Mall, Gush Etzion Junction, Floor 2

The Greenhouse (HaHamama)

HaHamama is a dairy coffee house adjacent to a unique plant nursery.

The menu includes delicious breakfasts, a variety of refreshing salads, pastas, sandwiches and pizzas. The desserts are baked at the hamama bakery.

Currently open for take-away orders only. Take away menu: click here

Phone: 0523321005

Whatsapp: 0504011311

Hours: Sunday-Thursday from 10:00-17:00

Kashrut: Mehadrin dairy

Location: Kfar Etzion Commercial Center

Hummus Haarets

A small, homely hummus restraunt. The hummus is served with much happiness and love, and helps people come alive.

Menu: click here

Phone: 02-9935336

Hours: Sunday-Thursday- 10:00-20:00 | Friday- 8:30-14:00

Kashrut: Mehadrin Gush Etzion.

Location: Kfar Etzion Commercial Center

Pizza V Alon Shvut

Pizza made with unique ingredients and 100% mozzarella. Delicious taste that leaves you craving more…

Operating in the form of deliveries and “take-away” only and according to the guidelines from the Ministry of Health, with extreme precautions being taken regarding cleanliness and hygiene of the store and our products

Menu: click here

Phone: 02-9934244

Hours: 14:00-23:00

Location: New Commercial Center, Alon Shvut

Roza Smokehouse

Location: Etzion Tower, Gush Etzion Junction

Phone for deliveries/take-away: 026504486/3

Hours: Sunday-Thursday: 15:00-22:00

Lehemoshe

During these times, we will only operate through pizza deliveries. Free delivery within Tekoa. Minimum order cost to surrounding settlements – 100 NIS. To west Gush Etzion – minimum order 400 NIS.

Phone: 054-8883554

Location: Tekoa Commercial Center.

Hours: Sunday-Thursday- 12:00-22:00

Kashrut: Mehadrin Gush Etzion.

Pat Bamelach

Pat BaMelach is a unique artisan bread bakery that first opened in the heart of Gush Etzion, on Kibbutz Rosh Tzurim. We have also opened a second location in Efrat, overlooking the Judaean hills, which is home to our factory, retail store and café.

Menu: click here

Phone: 02-5020262 Deliveries: ‎02-995-3948

Hours: Sunday-Thursday- 7:00-16:00 | Friday- 7:00-13:30 | Deliveries- 10:00-15:00

Location: 3 Boaz St.Efrat 9043500

Kashrut: Mehadrin Gush Etzion

Rafi’s- Israeli Food

Hummus. Skewers. Shawarma. Falafel.

Menu: click here

Phone: 02-6500144 | 058-6688800

Hours: Sunday-Thursday- 10:00-20:00 | Friday- 9:30-13:30

Location: Gush Etzion Junction

Nino’s – Pizza Bar

Quality chef prepared pizza with 100% mozzarella and only quality ingredients! 

Deliveries available around Gush Etzion

Menu: click here

Order online: click here

Hours: 11:00-23:00

Phone: 02-9935159

Location: Kfar Etzion Commercial Center

Hummus Eliyahu

Warm Hummus, warm atmosphere.

Choose from a variety of additions to your order such as grains, beans, Shakshuka, eggplant, mushrooms, vegan shawarma, and more.

You can also choose from a variety of entree dishes.

When receiving your creamy hummus, you will understand why our hummus has pleased so many customers over the years.

Menu: click here

Order online: click here

Phone: 025821655
Hours: Sunday-Thursday 10:00-21:00 | Friday and Holiday Eves 8:00 until 2 hours before the start of Shabbat or holiday

Location: Gush Etzion Junction

Pizza Hashikma Shiloni

A small, quaint pizzaria located at the Gush Etzion Junction, near the Harim Mall.

Quality pizza at comfortable prices. *100% mozzarella cheese*

Phone: 02-6535832 | 0544741617

Hours: Sunday-Thursday 11:00-23:00 | Friday 10:00-14:00 | Saturday night until 23:00

Facebook: Click here

Location: Gush Etzion Junction

After staying at home for so long, now is the time to plan your next vacation!

Pamper yourself with a stay at one of the luxurious tzimmers that Gush Etzion has to offer! Surround yourself with nature and experience Gush Etzion like never before.

Will you be staying in a Gush Etzion Tzimmer? Take advantage of the following deals:

• A FREE couple’s tour and wine tasting at the Gush Etzion Winery – valid until the end of January 2021

All tzimmers listed below operate in accordance with the “Tav HaSagol” guidelines of the Ministry of Health.

Tzimmer Livne

Unique elegant room for couples. The lodge is located above Wadi Livne, facing a dramatic view of pine forest and a deep kanyon. Feel Europe in the heart of the Judean Mountains. The Zimmer is comfortable cosy and clean with a lot of privacy. There you will find among other things, a pampering hot tub, an espresso machine and other surprises to provide a relaxing and empowering experience.  The combination of quality and natural materials, comfort and design, at the edge of the mountain But with a convenient approach, gives our guests a perfect hosting experience.

Phone: 054-6468132 | 052-4619937

Location: Bat Ayin

Price: Weekday 600 nis/night | Weekend 800 nis/night

 Tzimmer Nof Herodion

A pampering boutique zimmer overlooking King Herod’s “Herodium” Palace.

Guests will enjoy a 10% discount at the Lechemoshe bakery cafe.

Phone: 050-6736452

Location: Tekoa

Price: Weekday 700 nis/night | Weekend 750 nis/night

*prices differ during holidays and peak vacation

Tzimmer Lazug

A couples zimmer in Bat Ayin. Give yourself the opportunity to relax and be pampered.

Phone: 052-6613361 | 054-3982313

Location: Bat Ayin

Ruth’s Home

Boutique couples zimmer filled with handcrafted woodwork  and a spa- An experience like you’ve never experienced before!

Phone: 052-4317074

Location: Sde Boaz

Kashuela Farm’s Tzimmer

In the Gevaot Forest is the magical Kashuela Farm – an Agricultural Tourism Farm. Kashuela Farm offers a variety of workshops and camping options. In addition, they have a guesthouse that will surely spoil you. Includes a bedroom, living room, kitchen, shower, bathroom, an additional room, balcony and plenty of parking!

Phone: 052-5992737

Location: Kashuela Farm, just outside of Gevaot

Kfar Etzion Tzimmers

20 Tzimmers located in the heart of Gush Etzion in Kibbutz Kfar Etzion. The tzimmers are surrounded by lawns, overlooking the breathtaking Hebron Hills. Experience the peace and quiet of this serene kibbutz.

Each tzimmer includes a private yard, jacuzzi, mini fridge, TV, hot water urn, and coffee corner.

Phone: 02-9935133

Location: Kfar Etzion

Swim With a View at Ranels

Enjoy a pampering zimmer with a private heated indoor pool, jacuzzi and a spectacular view of the Judean Desert and Dead Sea. Private pool also available for rent at an hourly rate.

Phone: 02-9933963 | 052-8591491

Location: Pnei Kedem, 35 min drive from Jerusalem

Price: 2 hour family swim 350 nis | Private pool and zimmer stay 650 nis/night *Breakfast can be included at an additional cost.

Tal Bakfar Tzimmer

Three delightful zimmers located between hills and vineyards, olive groves and springs.

Ideal if you are looking for something different, colorful, spiritual and artistic.

Zimmers available: Couples zimmer, Family unit and Suite.

Phone: 02-9931722 | 052-7203720

Location: Bat Ayin

Atnachta Boutique Cabins

Atnachtah boutique cabins, at the end of the village, in the lap of nature, breathtaking scenery, quiet, ambience, close to restaurants, synagogues and hiking trails.

Phone: 052-8109471

Location: Bat Ayin

Finjan Han

A Han built with natural materials which overlooks the Judean Desert and Nahal Tekoa. Suitable to host families and groups up to 40 people.

Phone: 052-3825200 | 052-6698857

Location: Tekoa

Tzimmer Merrero

Intimate and romantic couples zimmer in Bat Ayin.

Phone: 02-9938870 | 054-7489015

Location: Bat Ayin

Ginat Egoz

Pampering boutique zimmer in Bat Ayin!

Phone: 052-8753745

Location: Bat Ayin

Efrat Tzimmer

Zimmer for a couple with up to two kids in Efrat’s Rimon neighborhood. Private garden and entrance.

Phone: 054-5581584

Location: Efrat