All snow bunnies, unite! There are 356 kilometers of ski slopes and 155 ski lifts in Turkey. As a result, when the temperatures drop, both locals and visitors flock to the country’s mountain resorts. Slopes for all skill levels are accessible, with some top-tier resorts providing convenient apres-ski locations for unwinding with a warm drink beside a warming fireplace.
To sample a traditional local favorite
Uludag is a well-known resort located 200 kilometers from Istanbul and 10 kilometers from Bursa. Mount Uludag is also home to a national park and Turkey’s largest ski resort, which is noted for its bustling nightlife packed with concerts and apres-ski parties. Your days will be filled with alpine skiing, snowboarding, and ice skating as you explore the 20 ski trails.
For those looking for a challenge
Fly to Erzurum to see Palandoken, one of Turkey’s most popular winter resorts located 2000 meters above sea level with a longer season and good conditions four months of the year. The steep slopes are popular with advanced skiers, while the bunny slopes are ideal for youngsters. Non-skiers may enjoy a zipline, an ice wall, and a large swing at the resort, which has lighting for night skiing.
Day trips from Istanbul
Take a day excursion from Istanbul to Kartepe in Izmit. There are a few of hotels in this tiny resort, and you may combine your vacation with a weekend excursion to Lake Sapanca. There are nice slopes for both beginning and advanced skiers.
Ski in a resort that is well-known across the world.
Visit Erciyes Mountain in Kayseri, a contemporary resort on a 25-square-kilometer plot of land in the Central Anatolian region. The resort is perched on top of a 4000-meter extinct volcano, and it has garnered international recognition as a top European skiing destination. If you have another day, you can continue to Cappadocia or visit Kayseri.
For an excursion to a scenic location
Bolu’s Kartalkaya ski resort boasts several outstanding luxury resorts and is popular with travelers from Istanbul and the Middle East. Just south of the Black Sea, you’ll discover a wide range of hotels and over 20 kilometers of ski trails.
Travel to Turkey for the most exciting holiday of your life. In the winter, visit Uludag – Bursa, Kartalkaya – Bolu, Palandoken – Erzurum, Erciyes – Kayseri, and Kartepe – Kocaeli for a genuine experience. So book your trip and prepare your things for the next flight to Turkey; the ski slopes are waiting.
