Katzrin and the Golan
Nature at your doorstep, in a growing community with many parks.
Katzrin is the main town of the Golan Heights, at 339 m.
The Golan is a high plateau of streams, nature reserves, vineyards and wide views, rising to Mount Hermon in the north. Katzrin, founded in 1977 as its planned urban center, provides schools, shops and services for the communities around it.
The town is growing: a new quarter, HaRama, is planned for about 1,800 homes, with first residents expected in 2027.
Don’t miss
- Views to the Kinneret, Mount Hermon and the Galilee hills
- Golan Heights Winery
- The reconstructed ancient village of Katzrin
- Banias and Gamla nature sites nearby
- Mount Hermon, at 2,814 m the highest point in the area
Why people choose Katzrin and the Golan
Quality of life
Open space and nature on every side, with parks in town and streams and trails beyond. Local employers include the winery, the Mey Eden bottling plant and an olive-oil mill.
Community
A town of about 8,000 where Hebrew, Russian, Spanish and English are all spoken. It has a municipal absorption department, two Anglo olim coordinators and Hebrew classes at the community center.
Value for money
The average recorded sale price is around ₪1.9M, pushed up by new construction and houses. Residents get a 10% locality income-tax credit (2026), and about 700 new homes are being sold at government target prices.
Good to know
- There is no hospital in Katzrin; the nearest are in Tzfat and Tiberias.
- Most countries regard the Golan Heights as occupied territory; the US has recognized Israeli sovereignty since 2019. Ask your lawyer whether this affects you.
Homes and projects in Katzrin and the Golan
Sources
Researched by DreamNorth, checked 18 Oct 2026. Developer and promotional material is marked as such; confirm details before you buy.