Forts & Castles · Hail
Barzan Palace
قصر برزان
Photo: برزان.jpg · Heritage Commission · CC BY SA 4.0 (licence)
Before you go
7 facts, each with its source- Time needed 45–90 minutes Source: editor · category default
- Best season November–March Source: editor · category default
- Difficulty Easy — but stairs and uneven stone throughout Source: editor · category default
- Family friendly Yes — watch children on open stairs and towers Source: editor · category default
- Drones Registration with GACA is required for any drone from 250 g, and registration alone is not permission to fly — an operational permit is also needed Source: official · national rule · General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) · checked 2026-09-05
- Dress Saudi Arabia expects modest dress in public: loose clothing covering shoulders and knees. Abaya is no longer required of visitors. Flat shoes for the stone. Source: editor · category default
- Elevation 990 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model
Not confirmed for this place: 4x4 needed · Entry fee · Opening hours · Facilities · Wheelchair. Know one of these? Tell us →
Safety notes
- Mud-brick walls, open towers and stairs without rails, and no shade in a courtyard. Go at the ends of the day and watch children near edges.
Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-04
How far is it?
- 4 h 59 mfrom AlUla International Airport (ULH) · 415 km
- 5 mfrom Hail · 3 km
- 2 h 42 mfrom Buraydah · 281 km
Road distance and driving time from OpenStreetMap routing, without traffic. Mountain tracks are often slower than the router thinks.
When to go
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ComfortableToo hot
Mud-brick walls and open courtyards with no shade; early morning and late afternoon are the hours, and also the light.
Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-04. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.
About & Sources Barzan Palace
Barzan Palace is a fort in Hail, Saudi Arabia. Entry fee, opening hours and vehicle requirements have not yet been verified for this page — the fact box says so plainly rather than guessing, so check locally before you go. For this kind of place the comfortable season is typically November–March. Nearby: A'Arif Fort, Aja Park and Mishar Theme Park.
At a glance
- Forts & Castles · Hail
- Season: November–March (editor default)
- Has a Wikipedia article
- 1 open-data source · verified not yet
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Barzan Palace?
Typically November–March for forts & castles. Mud-brick walls and open courtyards with no shade; early morning and late afternoon are the hours, and also the light.
How long do I need at Barzan Palace?
45–90 minutes (guidance for this category).
How high is Barzan Palace?
About 990 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Barzan Palace?
In Hail (SA-06), Saudi Arabia, at 27.5253, 41.7050 — near A'Arif Fort, Aja Park and Mishar Theme Park.
Who can take you there
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Nearby places
More in Hail →
Shammar Mountains
mountain range in Saudi Arabia
Jildiyyah Mountain
mountain in Saudi Arabia
Aja and Salma Mountains
twin mountains located west of the Hail, Saudi Arabia
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