Have you ever thought of visiting Turkey in winter? Here you can find fascinating places in all seasons. Here you can travel across the country on a romantic train ride. You can have a pleasant time with your family and friends in an authentic chalet where you find peace in silence. Here are 8 fascinating places where you can take amazing photos and return home with dreamy memories:
Kars is one of the most beautiful cities in Anatolia. Going here in winter is a fantastic experience. Be sure to be enchanted by the views outside the window as you ride the Orient Express over snowy roads and icy streams. The train departs from Ankara, and the journey takes about 1.5 days. The train gives 2.5 - 3 hour breaks in intermediate cities. You can taste local foods and take a small tour of the town. When you come to Kars, you can visit the Ancient City of Ani, Kars Castle, the Museum of the Apostles, and the Fethiye Mosque in Kars, and you can go fishing on the ice in the frozen Çıldır Lake. You can return by plane from Kars. Important note: This area can be freezing, so it is essential to wear thick clothes.
Get ready to be mesmerized by the magic land of fairy chimneys with cotton-like white veils on top. You can rise to the skies in a balloon at sunrise and ride horses as the sun sets. You can have dinner in a cave and even spend your nights at cave hotels. You can end a romantic day with your favorite drink in your hands by a fireplace. You can taste Cappadocia's famous wines and practice your pottery skills. How about a Jeep Safari to photograph the most magnificent views of nature? Off-road churches, snow-covered valleys, and all nature in peaceful silence await you in Cappadocia.
When you arrive here, you will say, "I want to live here forever". Bolu is beautiful in all seasons, but when it snows, you can see snow crystal "angels" wandering among the trees and flying over the water! It is almost impossible to find the tranquility of this place anywhere else. A calm, serene walk will reconcile you with everything you want to leave behind in life. You will embrace yourself. You can also go to Bolu Abant Lake from here. A big lake, a lakeside house and a romantic meal are waiting for you for a beautiful holiday.
Is your ski set ready? Then let's go to Uludag! Bursa - Uludag, a few hours away from Istanbul, is one of Turkey's most well-known ski resorts. There are 13 main runways and 15 mechanical facilities here. You can also go on snowboarding, ice skating, big foot and snowmobiling trips. Heli-skiing and touring skiing are also unique experiences. There are also many hotels in Uludag, but they may be crowded on weekends. It is possible to find other alternatives for budget accommodation in Uludağ. If you want to ski and spend a fairy-tale winter holiday, you should book your place in Uludağ, the oldest ski resort in Turkey.
When you come to Kars, it is impossible not to go to Sarıkamış. It has been snowing heavily in the Sarıkamış Ski Center region for a long time. Since the humidity is low, there is no icing problem. For this reason, Sarıkamış is one of the ski slopes with the slightest possibility of injury. Also, the falling snow stays on the ground for a long time. Just like in the Alps, it snows in the form of powder crystals in Sarıkamış. Sarıkamış ski center is the most preferred one by snowboarders with its 12 km length and 70 m wide tracks and crystal snow. When you come here, you should ski in the white paradise of Scotch Pine Forests. At night, you should taste local sausages at the barbecue and save a lot of enjoyable time.
The illuminated tracks of the Palandöken ski center make skiing enjoyable in the evenings. There are separate tracks for novices, intermediates and professionals. You can also take ski lessons from the instructors here. In addition, there are options such as ice climbing, ski pass, chairlift, gondola lift, sled and ice climbing. The zipline and giant swing that you can ride throughout the year are also ideal for experiencing adrenaline-filled moments. While doing all this, don't forget to photograph the fascinating Palandöken Mountain and Erzurum scenery! Also, while you're here, don't leave without eating the most famous of local delicacies: cağ kebabı.
If you are staying in Istanbul, you can go to Sakarya for a one-day trip. However, if you want to stay in Sapanca, houses or bungalows overlooking the lake are just for you. When you wake up in the morning, a magnificent view welcomes you. You can wake up at the hotel in nature and start the day with peace. In Kırkpınar, you can have a Circassian Breakfast, go for a nature walk, drink tea at the cafes by the lake and finish the day by eating "Islama Meatballs" in the evening. While you're here, you can go to Kartepe and spend time in the ski resort. In addition to skiing, how about a little nature walk to the summit of Kartepe? There are also activities such as ATV and zipline.
In the list of places to visit in Turkey in winter, we must mention the delightful Ayder Plateau. Ayder Plateau welcomes you with the clean but harsh air and climate of the Black Sea region. Here the clouds are under your feet. You can travel on the plateau and experience a calm and peaceful winter holiday. There are also hot springs in this region. You can have a massage with mineralized thermal waters and mud. You can have a wonderful holiday in Ayder, where you will feel like you have been reborn physically and mentally. When you go to Ayder Plateau, don't leave without eating corn flour halva with honey, "kuymak" made from local cheese and butter, and cornbread at local restaurants.
We have selected eight beautiful places in Turkey for you. Now it is your turn! Discover the wonders of Turkey! You can apply for a visa right away to see the fascinating beauties in all seasons and to experience a winter holiday in Turkey. In our article about Turkey visa information, you can learn all the details required to obtain a visa from Turkey.
