at a glance
In the evening, Bolu, the hometown of Koroğlu, is a rare island in the northwest of our country. It is an alternative place of vacation and rest due to the fact that Istanbul is 2 hours and Ankara is 1.5 hours away. It is located on the Istanbul-Anatolia highway, which is considered the main artery of road transport in Turkey.
Bithynia has been home to many ancient civilizations throughout history, such as Rome, Byzantium, Seljuk, and Ottoman. It has been recorded as an important transit route and city since late antiquity. For these reasons, Bolu is very important in terms of history and tourist attractions.
Bolu has perfect beauty in all four seasons. The clean air, the lush nature, the blue sky will blow your mind.
There are places to visit in the center of Bolu with its smiling craftsmen, warm-blooded inhabitants, historical fabric, markets and markets. The city welcomes its guests with the warmth of Anatolian culture. The mountain on the outskirts of the city center is the home of the great folk hero Koroğlu.
Bolu also has places to visit in winter. The Kartalkaya Ski Center, an important place in winter tourism, is only half an hour away from the center of Bolu. Kartalkaya, where all kinds of winter sports can be done, will offer you some of the best accommodation. You can also drive around Lake Abant, which is half an hour's drive from the attractions around Bolu, hike, fish, ride horses, and relax in bungalows by the lake.
In addition to cultural, health and sports tourism, Bolu, an ideal city for congress tourism, provides extremely favorable conditions for your meetings and congresses. You can choose Bolu for your congresses and meetings while on vacation.
For those who ask where to go in Bolu, there are also things to do in Bolu. Especially for campers, Bolu can be arranged as a hiking route. You can camp at the Seven Lakes and the Shadows, which are among the most beautiful places to visit in Boluda. These places are also among the autumn attractions in Bolu. You can go mountain biking around here and unleash your adventurous spirit. You can reach the peak of adrenaline with a slope parachute that started in recent years.
Bolu, one of Europe's leading physical therapy and rehabilitation centers, delivers healing with experienced staff, state-of-the-art equipment, and a human-centered approach to health care. Bolu, which is also home to many spas, is a center of alternative medicine sought after for its healing waters. Bolu is also rich in historical baths. Many sports clubs from Turkey and Europe camp here.
In the markets and county shops of Bolu, where traditional handicrafts are widespread, you can find products made with unique processes. In Gerede county, copper, leather and tin making have become local professions. Here you can find a variety of copper, tin products and all kinds of leather materials.
Our stops on our site and our Bolu tour routes will be included with you as a virtual Bolu tour guide during your visit to this city.