German Colony and Ben Gurion Boulevard
Stroll Ben Gurion Boulevard through Haifa historic German Colony, founded by Templar settlers in the 1860s, where beautifully restored stone buildings now house cafes, restaurants, and boutiques.
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German Colony Entry
Enter the German Colony from the lower end of Ben Gurion Boulevard, the main street of a neighborhood founded by German Templar settlers in 1868 who built stone houses in a distinctive Central European style.
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Templer Houses
Admire the restored Templer stone houses lining the boulevard, many with original German inscriptions above the doors with biblical verses, the buildings now protected as historic structures in the heart of modern Haifa.
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Boutique Restaurants
Browse the boutique restaurants and cafes that have opened in the restored Templer buildings, making the German Colony one of the most popular dining and nightlife destinations in northern Israel.
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Boulevard Park
Relax in the tree-lined central park of Ben Gurion Boulevard, a green promenade running the length of the German Colony where locals gather and visitors photograph the view of the Bahai Gardens rising above at the head of the street.
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Templer Cemetery
Visit the historic Templer Cemetery at the edge of the colony where the original German settler families are buried, their headstones inscribed in German, a reminder of the community that shaped this neighborhood.
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German Colony Market
Browse the Friday market in the German Colony where local vendors sell fresh produce, artisan foods, crafts, and flowers, creating a lively weekly gathering that reflects the contemporary multicultural character of Haifa.