Visiting

Transportation and Parking

Yad Vashem is situated on Har Hazikaron  in Jerusalem.

Entrance to the site is via the Holland Junction, situated on the Herzl Route opposite the entrance to Mount Herzl and the descent to Ein Kerem.

Arrival to Yad Vashem

Transportation

The following bus lines reach the Mount Herzl bus stop:
13,16,17,17a,18,20,21,23,24a,26,27,27a,33,39

Most of the bus lines listed can be accessed from the Central Bus Station in Jerusalem, as well as from many locations around the city.

The tourist Bus #99 stops at Yad Vashem. For information about Bus #99 and its schedule visit www.city-tour.co.il

For more information on public transportation, please visit the “Egged” website: www.egged.co.il

Free Shuttle Service

A free shuttle continuously runs between Mount Herzl and Yad Vashem during the opening hours of Yad Vashem. The shuttle makes six stops along its route on the Yad Vashem campus.
Download a timetable for the shuttle service.

Parking

Underground parking is available for private visitors, at a daily rate of 20 shekels. The parking facility is located at the entrance to Yad Vashem, adjacent to the main traffic circle.

The parking lot for buses of organized groups is situated after the entrance gate to Yad Vashem, to the right of the access road. Bus drivers are requested to disembark their passengers at the traffic circle, and then park in the assigned parking lot.

Disabled Parking

Eight spaces are reserved in the underground parking lot for cars with a valid disabled badge. Exit from the parking lot is possible via a direct elevator to the Entrance Plaza and Visitors' Center.

Directions by car

From Tel Aviv, Route 1: When you arrive at the entrance to the city, turn right to the Herzl Route, and follow the signs to Hadassah Ein Kerem, Mount Herzl and Yad Vashem.

From Tel Aviv, Road 443 and Begin Route: Exit at “Givat Mordechai”. Turn right and continue until Herzl Route. Turn left and follow the signs to Yad Vashem.

Hotels and visits in Jerusalem

Additional information on planning tours in Jerusalem and overnight stays in the capital may be found at the Jerusalem Municipality website: www.jerusalem.muni.il