STORIES
Roads through the forestWelcome.
Although the trip in Bolu is often shaped around lakes and forests, historical settlements such as Göynük can also be added to the route.It makes it easier to plan Abant and Yedigöller as separate routes, not as points of interchange.
Don't think of the city as just a transit point. Choose from the historical and natural stops below; make room for a table in your itinerary to meet the local cuisine.
Bolu · Follow the trail.
A museum door, an old street, a break in nature, you choose the stops of your route.
Abant Gölü Milli Parkı
Where is Lake Abant? A crater and pond formed over the Abant Mountains 34 kilometers southwest of Bolu. Its elevations in the park area are 1400...Read the official guide
Yedigöller Milli Parkı
Where are the Yedigöller? Located 42 kilometers north of Bolu in the Western Black Sea Region, south of Zonguldak, National Parka Ankara-Istanbul highway to Yeniçağa in 152 km...Read the official guide
Göynük Çubuk Gölü
It is 11 kilometers north of Göynük district, with Bar Village on its shore, surrounded by beautiful pine forests, Bar Lake is 15 hectares wide...Read the official guide
Ağda Camii
Agda Mosque is located in Gölüzü Neighborhood in Bolu province center. The mosque has rectangular plan and flat wooden ceiling near the square. Agda Mosque 19....Read the official guide
Akkaya Travertenleri
The Akkaya Travertines, located 10 kilometers southwest of Bolu, on Mudurnu road, have become famous as "The Pamukkale of Bolu", and are to be seen.Read the official guide
Akşemseddin Hazretleri Türbesi
Akşemseddin His Majesty's Tomb is located in Bolu Göynük district. The shrine is considered to have been built by Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror in 1464.Read the official guide
English summaries are adapted from the linked Turkish Culture Portal sources. Check each official source for current visiting, restoration, accessibility and ticket information.
Bolu in pictures.
Another look, another discovery.
Bolu · Your car rental plan
When combining the city and nearby sights, include pickup/return locations, passengers, luggage and vehicle category in your request. Confirm the full price, handover arrangements and availability with the supplier.
Inspired by Turkish cuisine / Artificial intelligence illustrationBolu food traditions
a place at the table.
The local kitchen is one of the most enjoyable ways to meet the city. In the Cultural Portal, you can explore the tastes recorded for this city below, and you can find the story and preparation of the food from their official sources.
Food names and links: T.C. Ministry of Culture and Tourism Bolu cuisine. Menu availability varies by business and season.
Bolu · Where to eat
Check the menu, location, and service time from the enterprise's own channel before you leave.
Explore the neighbourhoods.
Search for restaurants around your accommodation on a map. Contact the business directly for the current menu and address.
Search restaurants on map An external map search opens. No points, comments, or restaurant photos are copied.Take your time.
Make time to explore.
This is an idea of a visit; it is not a distance or shortest path ranking. Create your plan by checking the districts and opening conditions of the stops.
- 01For your first discovery
An introduction to the city
ABANT GÖLÜ MİLLİ PARKI · YEDİGÖLLER MİLLİ PARKI
Find first stop on map - 02
- 03When you have time
Expand route
AKKAYA TRAVERTENLERİ · AKŞEMSEDDİN HAZRETLERİ TÜRBESİ
Find first stop on map
Before you go.
When visiting historical sites
Visiting layouts of museums, places of worship and worship structures may vary. Watch directions in protected areas; check photo and accessibility conditions from the official source.
How to plan vehicle delivery?
Bolu Specify delivery district, neighborhood and dates when creating a demand for it. Contact the delivery company at the airport, hotel or different point; clarify the deposit and insurance conditions through the offer.
Without taking a lunch break
Local food is not expected to be available in every restaurant. Ask to operate your menu, allergen and diet requirements; the resource date shown here is not a guarantee of up-to-date service.
Black Sea / Other stories.
Black SeaAmasya
A time travel along the greenery
Black SeaArtvin
Valleys, lakes, stone structures
Black SeaÇorum
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Content checked: 2026-10-28. The links are for informational purposes; they do not include a paid ranking or visiting guarantee.