Bet Shemesh
IsraelIL
City in Israel
Beit Shemesh is a city located approximately 30 kilometres (19 mi) west of Jerusalem in Israel's Jerusalem District. A center of Haredi Judaism and Modern Orthodoxy, Beit Shemesh had a population of 176,786 as of 2024.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 13,600
- Coordinates
- 31.731, 34.993
- Timezone
- Asia/Jerusalem
- Elevation
- 220 m
Overview of Bet Shemesh
Set in Israel, Bet Shemesh is a small town. Its resident count stands at approximately 13,600. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. Plan around adventure, culture and nature and you will not run out of ideas. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Bet Shemesh
Adventure in Bet Shemesh
(1)Our data lists Abseiling as adventure options here. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Bet Shemesh.
Culture in Bet Shemesh
(1)Our data lists Mines as culture options here. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Bet Shemesh.
Nature in Bet Shemesh
(1)Bet Shemesh's nature entries include Caves. All of it is drawn from Bet Shemesh's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Getting there & around
Bet Shemesh is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in Israel and continue by car or bike. Time zone: Asia/Jerusalem.
Similar destinations
Places near Bet Shemesh that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bet Shemesh known for?
- Bet Shemesh, in Israel, is best known for adventure, culture and nature. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 13,600 residents.
- What can you do in Bet Shemesh?
- Recorded activities in Bet Shemesh include Abseiling, Mines and Caves. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- Where is Bet Shemesh located?
- Bet Shemesh is located in Israel. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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