Top places to visit in Jermuk

• Jermuk Waterfall

  natural-waterfall · 4.8 rating · about 0.8 h · check the fee at the gate

  A ~70m waterfall on the Arpa River gorge, one of the tallest in Armenia, easily reached by a short walk from the spa district.

• Jermuk Ropeway (Cable Car)

  cable-car · 4.7 rating · about 0.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  Cable car connecting the town to the plateau above, offering views over the gorge and access to hiking trails and the golf course.

• Gallery of Waters (Mineral Water Gallery)

  spa-gallery · 4.8 rating · about 0.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  Covered colonnade gallery where visitors sample Jermuk's famous mineral hot springs, believed to have therapeutic properties.

• Jermuk Water Bottling Plant Park

  town-park · 4.9 rating · about 0.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  Landscaped park area around Jermuk's central springs, near the source of the bottled Jermuk mineral water brand.

• Jermuk Arch Bridge (Gladzor Bridge)

  stone-bridge · about 0.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  Old stone arch bridge over the Arpa gorge near Jermuk, a scenic photo stop and hiking waypoint.

• Jermuk Reservoir Viewpoint

  reservoir-viewpoint · about 0.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  Scenic viewpoint over the Kechut/Jermuk reservoir and surrounding Vayots Dzor mountains.

Things to do

• Jermuk Waterfall & Gallery of Waters Walk Sightseeing · 1.5 h · from AMD 4,000 per person
• Jermuk Ropeway & Plateau Hike Hiking · 2.5 h · from AMD 9,000 per person
• Jermuk Mineral Spa Treatment Wellness · 1 h · from AMD 15,000 per person

Where to stay in Jermuk

• Jermuk Spa District about AMD 30,000 per night

  The heart of Armenia's spa-town resort, clustered around the Gallery of Waters mineral springs — the main concentration of sanatoriums and spa hotels.

• Jermuk Waterfall Area about AMD 22,000 per night

  The quieter edge of town nearer Jermuk Waterfall and the arch bridge, appealing to visitors prioritising nature walks over the spa scene.

Hotels

• Grand Resort Jermuk 4-star · AMD 35,000 to AMD 65,000 per night
• Hotel Ararat Jermuk 3-star · AMD 20,000 to AMD 32,000 per night
• Jermuk Guesthouse AMD 9,000 to AMD 15,000 per night

Where to eat

• Deluxe Restaurant Jermuk Armenian · about AMD 5,500 per person
• Jermuk Aghveran Restaurant Armenian, BBQ · about AMD 5,000 per person
• Waterfall View Cafe Jermuk Cafe, Armenian · about AMD 3,000 per person

Getting to Jermuk

Nearest airport: Nakhchivan (NAJ), about 75 km away in a straight line. The road or rail journey is longer.

How visitors arrive in Jermuk

• Minibus from Yerevan Kilikia bus station By road from Yerevan · common

  Several minibus services run from Yerevan's Central (Kilikia) Bus Station to Jermuk; vans are GAZelle-type minibuses. Source: t-armenia.com

Getting around

• Shared Taxi

  Shared taxis run from Yerevan to Jermuk as an alternative to the marshrutkas and buses.

• Taxi

  The resort area of Jermuk is small enough to explore on foot; taxis can also bring you in from Yerevan and other towns.

• Walking

Best time to visit Jermuk

• Jan -2°C
• Feb -2°C
• Mar 2°C
• Apr 7°C
• May 13°C
• Jun 18°C
• Jul 22°C
• Aug 23°C
• Sep 19°C
• Oct 13°C
• Nov 6°C
• Dec 0°C

More in Armenia

• Yerevan
• Sevan
• Dilijan
• Gyumri
• Vagharshapat
• Goris

Frequently asked questions about Jermuk

How many days do you need in Jermuk?

A typical trip to Jermuk is 1 day.

What are the top-rated places to visit in Jermuk?

The highest-rated places in our Jermuk guide are Jermuk Water Bottling Plant Park, Jermuk Waterfall, Gallery of Waters (Mineral Water Gallery), Jermuk Ropeway (Cable Car).

Where should I stay in Jermuk?

Our guide covers these areas to stay in Jermuk: Jermuk Spa District, Jermuk Waterfall Area.

How do I get around Jermuk?

Ways to get around Jermuk covered in our guide: Shared taxi, Taxi, Walking.

What is the weather like in Jermuk?

Average daytime highs in Jermuk run from -2°C in Jan to 23°C in Aug.