Fortress Ra's al-Hadd
Fortress in Oman
Forts & Castles · Ash Sharqiyah
Ras al Hadd Castle
قلعة العوامر
Photo: Ras al Hadd.jpg · Andries Oudshoorn · CC BY SA 2.0 (licence)
Before you go
Facts not yet verified- Best season October–April Source: editor · category default
- Opening hours 07:00-18:00 Source: osm · OSM opening_hours syntax
- 4x4 needed Unconfirmed — check locally
- Entry fee Unconfirmed — check locally
- Time needed Unconfirmed — check locally
- Difficulty Unconfirmed — check locally
6 more facts not yet verified
- Family friendly Unconfirmed — check locally
- Facilities Unconfirmed — check locally
- Drones Unconfirmed — check locally
- Dress Unconfirmed — check locally
- Wheelchair Unconfirmed — check locally
- Elevation Unconfirmed — check locally
Safety notes
- Interiors can be hot and steps steep and uneven; go early and watch children on ramparts.
Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-02
When to go
October–April- J
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ComfortableToo hot
Open year-round; go early in summer.
Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-02. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.
village in Oman
Short description from Wikidata (CC0) · Q1329208
About Ras al Hadd Castle
Ras al Hadd Castle is a fort in Ash Sharqiyah, Oman — Wikidata describes it as "village in Oman". Practical notes from open data: recorded opening hours are 07:00-18:00; treat these as a starting point and confirm locally. For this kind of place the comfortable season is typically October–April. Nearby: Fortress Ra's al-Hadd, "Tiger Rock" and Jabal Saffan.
At a glance
- Forts & Castles · Ash Sharqiyah
- village in Oman
- Season: October–April (editor default)
- Has a Wikipedia article
- 3 open-data sources · verified not yet
Photos
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, each with its author and licence.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a 4x4 to reach Ras al Hadd Castle?
Unconfirmed — check locally before you go.
Is there an entry fee at Ras al Hadd Castle?
Unconfirmed — check locally before you go.
When is the best time to visit Ras al Hadd Castle?
Typically October–April for forts & Castles. Open year-round; go early in summer.
Where is Ras al Hadd Castle?
In Ash Sharqiyah (OM-SJ), Oman, at 22.5242, 59.7899 — near Fortress Ra's al-Hadd, "Tiger Rock" and Jabal Saffan.
Experiences here
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Information is compiled from open data and editor checks; conditions, fees and access change — verify locally before you travel.