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Rosh Pinaראש פינה
Half a day is enough to see the old quarter and a viewpoint; one night if you want a quiet dinner and a morning walk. Not a base for the Galilee.
Rosh Pina is a small town in Upper Galilee founded in 1882. Its old stone houses, a few cafés and the Nimrod Lookout take about three hours. Most visitors stop here on the way to Safed or the Golan Heights, or stay one night in a Zimmer (guest cottage).
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- Weather
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- Currency
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- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot), Dec–Feb (cold and rainy)
- Airport
- RPN
- Nights
- 1
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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Rosh Pina100 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Rosh Pina, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Cards work nearly everywhere; see Insurance & payments above for the insurance point that matters more.Israel-wide
- SafetyRosh Pina is a quiet town with low crime.
- Emergency numbers100 police · 101 ambulance (mda) · 102 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckRPN Rosh Pina Airport (Flights from Tel Aviv-Sde Dov (Ayit Aviation); check schedule.
- Getting aroundThe old quarter is walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café₪12–18
- Sit-down mealDinner for two at a restaurant₪150–250
- Street or quick mealLight meal (salad or sandwich)₪40–60
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi from Rosh Pina to Safed₪60–80
- Metro or bus rideBus from Rosh Pina to Safed₪10
- Budget bedBudget Zimmer (double room), a night, per roomILS 350
- Mid-range bedBudget Zimmer (double room), a night, per roomILS 500
- High-end bedBudget Zimmer (double room), a night, per roomILS 700
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ILS 200 · Mid ILS 400 · High ILS 700
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- RPN Rosh Pina Airport (Flights from Tel Aviv-Sde Dov (Ayit Aviation); check schedule. Most visitors fly into TLV and drive north.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Feb
Avoid
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Mar
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Apr
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
May
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jun
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Nov
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Dec
Avoid
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jul (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Rosh Pina: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
12 rd
Feb
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
10 rd
Mar
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
8 rd
Apr
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5 rd
May
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
3 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
1 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
0 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
0 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
1 rd
Oct
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
4 rd
Nov
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
8 rd
Dec
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
11 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The old quarter is walkable. For Tel Hazor or the airport you need a car or taxi. Buses run along Route 90 to Safed and Tiberias.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: 30–40 min
Bus 361 or 511 from Route 90, about 20 min; taxi about 15 min
Kabbalah centre, artists' quarter, synagogues. Combine with Rosh Pina for a half-day.
Tel Hazor
goDoor to door: 20 min
Car or taxi north on Route 90, about 10 min
UNESCO-listed Canaanite city; allow 1 hour.
Door to door: 1 h
Car south on Route 90, about 40 min to Tiberias
Full day for the lake, churches and hot springs.
Door to door: 45 min
Car east via Route 91 or 98, about 30 min to the border
Hiking, wineries and viewpoints; check security status.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Old quarter
Stone houses, quiet, walkable to cafés and the lookout.
Main road (Route 90)
Zimmers with parking; less character but easier access.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₪200–350 excl. bed
- Mid
- ₪350–600 excl. bed
- High
- ₪600+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range Zimmer (double room)1 × 1 night × ILS 700 | ILS 700 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ILS 400 | ILS 800 |
| Bus from Safed to Rosh Pina, one way2 × ILS 10 · check | ILS 20 |
| Taxi from Safed to Rosh Pina1 × ILS 60 · check | ILS 60 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × ILS 50 | ILS 100 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ILS 168 |
| Trip total≈ ILS 924 per person per day, bed included | ILS 1,848 |
2026 estimate in new Israeli shekels; flights and car rental excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | ₪12–18 |
| Light meal (salad or sandwich) | ₪40–60 |
| Dinner for two at a restaurant | ₪150–250 |
| Taxi from Rosh Pina to Safed | ₪60–80 |
| Bus from Rosh Pina to Safed | ₪10 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Rosh Pina Airport (RPN) has limited service; check if flights are running before you plan around it.
- Zimmers often require a two-night minimum on weekends and holidays.
- The Nimrod Lookout is a short walk but the path can be muddy after rain.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Ambulance (MDA)
- 101
- Fire
- 102
- Home Front Command
- 104
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Rosh Pinaראש פינה
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My bed tonight
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לַכְּתוֹבֶת הַזֹּאת, בְּבַקָּשָׁהTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police100
- Ambulance (MDA)101
- Fire102
- Home Front Command104
Embassy
Most embassies are in Tel Aviv; the US embassy is in Jerusalem. Check your country's consular services before travel.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Safed → Rosh Pina: about ₪10, 20 min (check)
- Taxi Safed → Rosh Pina: ₪60–80, 15 min
Say or show
- שָׁלוֹם — Hello (shalom)
- תּוֹדָה — Thank you (todah)
- כַּמָּה? — How much? (kama)
- אֵיפֹה הַשֵּׁרוּתִים? — Where is the toilet? (eyfo hasherutim)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Rosh Pina. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (hot), Dec–Feb (cold and rainy)
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Nimrod Lookout, Tel Hazor and the old quarter with opening hours and entry fees.
- Eat pages for the cafés and restaurants in the old quarter.
- Sleep pages for the main Zimmers with minimum-stay rules and cancellation policies.
- Transport page for Rosh Pina Airport with current flight schedule.
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