Gan HaShlosha National Park Tops Sukkot Visitor Numbers

Israel experienced its first Sukkot in three years without war in the north and south, leading many Israelis to explore the country's natural sites. The Nature and Parks Authority reported approximately 900,000 entries to its sites during the holiday. The most popular destination was Gan HaShlosha National Park, attracting around 29,200 visitors. Other highly visited locations included Ashkelon National Park with 25,600 visitors, Afek National Park with 18,600, Caesarea National Park with 18,300, and Ein Gedi Nature Reserve with 17,600. The Ein Gedi reserve saw the reopening of the David Stream trail after flood damage repairs.

Additional popular sites included Maayan Harod National Park (14,300 visitors), Banias Nature Reserve (13,600), Jerusalem Walls National Park (13,200), Einot Tsukim Nature Reserve (11,200), and Dor HaBonim Nature Reserve (11,200). The authority noted a return of visitors to the northern and southern regions, indicating a gradual return to pre-war holiday travel patterns. Overnight camping sites also reported visitor numbers similar to Sukkot 2025.

Raya Shurki, Director-General of the Nature and Parks Authority, expressed pleasure at the public's turnout and thanked the staff for their work ensuring visitor safety and enjoyment. She encouraged the public to continue visiting natural sites during the autumn season while maintaining cleanliness and respecting the environment.