With picturesque views of Haifa Bay, the Sculpture Garden is a hilltop shrine to the works of German artist Ursula Malbin. The undulating park has 29 bronze statues that were donated by the sculptor over the decades. Appreciate the elegant and fragile portrayal of the human figure in the impressive works dotted around the park.
Consider the intriguing history and style of Malbin. Having fled Nazi Germany, the sculptor split much of her life between Switzerland and Israel, first donating her works to the park in the late 1970s. She worked without the use of models, in order to maintain the purity of her sculptures.
Study the figures, which depict children and adults positioned in a variety of stances. Rows of stones mark the various sections of the sculpture layout. Some pieces portray animals. Stroll along the meandering paths and take a break on one of the benches on the hilltop. Admire the extraordinary views of Haifa Bay and the rest of Western Galilee from this vantage point.
Enjoy a picnic with your family on the immaculate lawn and rest in the shade of the trees. The park is scenic and serene, sheltering its visitors from the commotion of the city center just outside it.
Local residents also refer to the garden as the Mitzpor HaShalom (Vista of Peace). The park is free to enter and is open to the public during daylight hours. Note that it is thought to have been the world’s first park devoted to the works of a single sculptor.
The Sculpture Garden is just outside the district of Karmel Tsarfati in the center of Haifa. Ride a bus to the stop on its southern section. While you’re in the vicinity, stop off at other nearby sights such as the Bahá’í Gardens, the Moshe Etsyoni Square and the Haifa Museum of Art.
