Jerusalem Station Complex

All the information about the Station Complex Jerusalem (Machaneh Hatzana Jerusalem) is located at 4 David Remez Street, Jerusalem, between the German Colony and Mishkenot Sha'ananim. The complex was established in the building of Jerusalem's first railway station, after a precise restoration. The complex is open all week and offers a wealth of entertainment and activities for the whole family: restaurants and cafes, guided tours throughout the Station Complex, exhibitions, a designers fair, food markets, cultural shows, sports and dance activities, and special events. The combination of the historic Ottoman buildings and the contemporary entertainment complex creates a unique, magical atmosphere with European aromas, as key sites in Jerusalem are in the background, including: The Khan Theatre, Yemin Moshe, the German Colony, the Jerusalem Cinematheque, the Sentry Garden, the Sultan's Pool, and the Old City. Atmosphere at Station Complex Jerusalem in the evening | Photo: Shir Behar Station Complex Jerusalem – Getting There Directions using public transportation: Bus lines from Tel Aviv to the Central Bus Station in Jerusalem: 405, 480. From the station, take a bus on lines 18, 74, 75. Train: Get off at the Bininei HaUma station (Yitzhak Navon). From the station, take a bus on lines 18, 74, 75. Jerusalem bus lines that arrive at the Gan HaPa'amon station: 7, 18, 18A, 34, 49, 77, 77A, 85, 101, 102, 103, 105, 106, 729. Jerusalem bus lines that arrive at David Remez / HaKhan: 7, 7A, 30, 30A, 38, 71, 72, 74, 75, 78, 78A, 107, 480, 746. Directions by private car: From Tel Aviv: Drive on Highway 1 toward Jerusalem (signs for Ma'ale Adumim / Har H Tzofim), turn right onto the Sunpath that merges with Har Hutzavim / the airport / Atarot / Ramot. Stay to the right and follow signs to Begin-South Boulevard, then merge with Golda Meir Boulevard. Continue by turning right onto Begin-South / City Center Boulevard, merging onto Begin Boulevard. Exit toward Kiryat Moshe and continue driving in the left lane until the left turn to Yitzhak Rabin Boulevard (signs for the city center). Turn right onto Ben-Zvi Boulevard, drive 750 meters, then turn left onto Ruppin Road. After 220 meters, turn left onto Ramban, continue straight to Erlazorov, and turn left onto Ben Maimon Boulevard. After 280 meters, turn right onto Keren Hayesod, drive 600 meters, continue straight to King David, and from there straight to David Remez. Waze address: HaTachanah HaRishonah (David Remez, Jerusalem) Waze link for navigation " Parking around Station Complex Jerusalem | Photo: from the Waze app Parking at the Station Complex in Jerusalem: If you're arriving to the Station Complex by private car, you can park in the Station Complex parking lot located at David Remez Square (David Remez 4, Jerusalem), open 24/7. Cost: All days of the week: 12 ₪ for the first hour, and thereafter – 4 ₪ for every 15 minutes. Maximum payment per day: 100 ₪. Fridays after 19:00: 12 ₪ for the first hour and the second hour, with a maximum payment of 25 ₪. If the parking lot is full, you can continue on the road and park at the Railway Complex parking lot or the Gan HaPa'amon parking lot—both paid (blue-white) and located a few minutes' walk from the entrance to the complex (see arrows in the photo from the Waze app). Station Complex Jerusalem Restaurants Station Complex Jerusalem is a place where you can combine culture with great food. Here you'll find long-established Jerusalem restaurants alongside trendy restaurants, Italian, French, Asian, Arabic, Mediterranean, and healthy cuisine, as well as cafes, a krepe house, and gelaterias, plus meat restaurants alongside vegetarian restaurants. There's a wide selection and rich menus. Who are the restaurants in Station Complex Jerusalem? Adom restaurant, Kafe Landwer, Lechem Basar, Fresh Kitchen, Station 9, Hummus Abu Shukri, Blondie, Breeze Creperie, The Cafeteria (HaMiznon), Fiory, Patata, Captain, Tommy's – street food, Cultural Terminal, Vanilla Gelato, and River. Railway track at the First Station in Jerusalem | Photo: Shir Behar Station Complex Jerusalem Events and Attractions If you're here, don't miss the events and activities held at the complex—some are regular and some special and changing. Regular events schedule at Station Complex Jerusalem: Wednesday: 7:00 | Fitness with Allison Pollock 18:30 | Acroyoga Thursday: 8:00 | Qi Gong 15:00 | Farmers' market 19:00 | Yoga on the roof Friday: 9:00 | Pilates with Rucha Fag 9:00–11:00 | Free entry to Inyanati's Children's World 9:00 | Friday Fun Day for the whole family: breakdance circles, designers fair, farmers market, and more 12:00 | Angella Dance Troupe – dance in the public space Every day: Designers fair: Sunday–Thursday, 15:00–22:00, Friday 9:00–17:00 Jimbosport: sports coaching on the upper floor – 16:00–20:00 World of Trains | An exhibition of electric trains – in an original train car Children's Train – rides around the station on a train that is a replica of a steam train from 1889 Carousel of 30 horses and carriages – suitable for all ages Dodging Cars – see collision cars For the updated schedule of events and attractions at Station Complex Jerusalem click here " Live performance at Station Complex Jerusalem | Photo: Shir Behar The Jimbori Station Complex The Jimbori complex is located inside a giant tent of activities for children aged two to 12. What's inside the Jimbori tent? Inflatables, climbing on walls, rope installations, and fitness equipment. Operating hours: Sunday, Saturday, 10:00–20:00; Monday–Thursday, 12:00–20:00; Friday, 9:00–16:00 Cost: 2 points per points card purchased at the ticket booth located outside the tent. Payment: Cash and credit card (excluding Diners) Free entry on Friday 9:00–11:00 Parents' entry is free The history of the First Station Station Complex Jerusalem is housed in the historic building of Jerusalem's first railway station. The idea to build the station had already arisen in the mid-19th century, when they understood there was a need to shorten the long travel times from Jaffa to Jerusalem, which were mostly made on camels and donkeys, and also to optimize travel routes to Jerusalem for many pilgrims who arrived in the city. Moshe Montefiore and Dr. Conrad Schick supported the idea. They approached the Ottoman and British authorities, but were unable to raise the funds due to political and economic problems. The one who saved the situation was banker Yosef Navon, who managed to obtain a 71-year concession from the Ottoman government to lay the railway tracks. However, due to financial problems, he sold the concession to a French company, which completed the construction of the railway line from Jaffa to Jerusalem only in 1892. On 26.9.1892, the first train arrived from Jaffa to Jerusalem and was received in a celebratory ceremony attended by Jews and Arabs, prominent figures from the city, as well as Eliezer Ben-Yehuda, who gave the transportation vehicle its Hebrew name: רכבת (train). From then on, the railway station was full of residents, tourists, and pilgrims who came to visit and also transported many goods through it. The good period ended in 1946, when members of the underground forces fought the British authorities in the Land of Israel. At the peak of the struggle, some members of the Irgun planned to blow up the station in Jerusalem, but police forces who received early intelligence thwarted the plan. The station continued to operate almost continuously until 1948, but the War of Independence once again cut short its operations until 7.8.1949, when the Rhodes Agreements were signed, allowing the train's service to continue. In 1959, the railway line underwent major renovation. Over the years, the number of rail passengers declined, parts of the line were in poor condition, and in July 1998 the station was finally closed. The station stood empty and neglected until the start of restoration works in January 2012, carried out precisely according to the form and facilities of the original railway station. The new complex was inaugurated in May 2013. Guided tours at Station Complex Jerusalem and the surrounding area: Want to hear anecdotes, interesting stories, and the historical story of the first station in Jerusalem from the moment the decision to build it was made, the obstacles along the way, the good days, the closure, and the restoration and activity today? No problem. All you need to do is join a guided tour departing from the Station Complex and combining additional sites in the area, such as: Yemin Moshe, Mishkenot Sha'ananim, and the Old City. You can choose a walking tour, a bicycle tour, or a Segway tour. The tours are run by Smart Tour, located at the entrance to the First Station Complex Jerusalem, opposite the Jerusalem Khan (HaKhan HaYerushalmi) on David Remez 4. For more details and booking call 02-56-180-56 And this is what the experience of visiting the Station Complex looks like: