Kfar Nahum (Capernaum) National Park

Archaeology and History

National park and remains of a Second Temple-era fishing village that was the focus of Jesus Galilee ministry, the latter under the aegis of the Franciscan Church.

The national park includes a 3.5 km long promenade connecting Capernaum and Tabgha.

A dock, constructed to rise and fall with the water level has been built east of the Capernaum antiquities.

Dock facilities include an information booth, souvenir shop, toilets and a snack bar. The park fosters and protects a variety of flora and fauna.

Image credit: Shaula Hytner. From PikiWiki site.

Google Maps
Region
North
Address
Kfar Nahum National Park

Opening hours
Summer: Sunday: 08:00 - 16:00, Monday: 08:00 - 16:00, Tuesday: 08:00 - 16:00, Wednesday: 08:00 - 16:00, Thursday: 08:00 - 16:00, Friday: 08:00 - 15:00, Saturday: 08:00 - 16:00, Holiday evening: 08:00 - 15:00</br> Winter: Sunday: 08:00 - 16:00, Monday: 08:00 - 16:00, Tuesday: 08:00 - 16:00, Wednesday
Parking
Parking
Suitable for children
Suitable for children

Phone
+972-4-6793865
Website
bit.ly

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