Majdal Shams
IsraelIL
Druze town in the northern Golan Heights
Majdal Shams is a predominantly Druze town in the Golan Heights region, Quneitra Governorate, Syria. Under Israeli occupation since 1967, it is located in the southern foothills of Mount Hermon. In 2024 it had a population of 11,264.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 11,405
- Coordinates
- 33.270, 35.772
- Timezone
- Asia/Jerusalem
- Elevation
- 1200 m
Overview of Majdal Shams
Part of Israel, Majdal Shams is a low-key town. Population figures land around 11,405. It sits at about 1,200 m above sea level. Handy context when you build an itinerary. Visitors mostly come here for sports and water sports. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters.
Things to do in Majdal Shams
Sports in Majdal Shams
(4)Sports in Majdal Shams covers Skiing, Slopes, Snow Tubing and Snowboard. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Majdal Shams.
Water Sports in Majdal Shams
(1)The water sports shortlist for Majdal Shams: Water Skiing. It is a direct read of Majdal Shams's activity profile. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Majdal Shams
Plan water days for June to September. Winter-sports plans point to December to February.
Getting there & around
Access Majdal Shams through a larger town in Israel; a car or bicycle makes the last leg simple. The local time zone is Asia/Jerusalem.
Similar destinations
Places near Majdal Shams that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Majdal Shams known for?
- Majdal Shams is mainly a destination for sports and water sports, set in Israel with around 11,405 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Majdal Shams?
- You can plan around Skiing, Slopes, Snow Tubing, Snowboard and Water Skiing in Majdal Shams. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Majdal Shams?
- Plan water days for June to September. Winter-sports plans point to December to February.
- Where is Majdal Shams located?
- Administratively, Majdal Shams sits in Israel — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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