Thermal Resorts

Bolu Thermal Spring: The thermal spring resort is 5 km. away from the city center and is at the Karacasu locality. The surrounding area is covered with forests and is a beautiful promenade area. The region is a thermal tourism center and there are three units serving the visitors. These units are a thermal hotel and big thermal spring, small thermal spring and the physics treatment and rehabilitation hospital of the Ministry of Health. These thermal springs are natural sources and the waters of these thermal springs are known to cure rheumatic diseases, skin diseases, circulation and hearth diseases, respiration system diseases, gynecological diseases digestion system diseases, kidney and urethra diseases, bone and calcification diseases and metabolism disorders.

Karacasu Thermal Tourism Center (Health Tourism)

Babas Thermal Spring: The thermal Resort is at 5 km. distance to Mudurnu District. The waters of this thermal spring come out between the travertine formations. There is a facility with 18 bed capacity. The waters of the thermal spring display positive results in curing the metabolism diseases, rheumatism, gynecological diseases, digestion and kidney discomforts.

Sarot Thermal Spring: The thermal spring is located at the 30 km. northwest of Mudurnu District, inside the borders of Ilıca village. The water of the spring is at 66º C temperature. It is a known fact that this thermal spring is in use for a period over 1500 years. There is a historical bath constructed in the region. The waters of the spring are classified as sour water. If the water is used as mineral water and drank, it is good for urethra and kidney diseases and if used as thermal water, it is good for rheumatism diseases. There is a small accommodation facility near the thermal spring.

Bağlum (Kesenözü): Thermal Spring Bağlum Thermal spring is located 14 km. south of Seben district inside the borders of Kesenözü village. The water of the thermal spring is used for bathing purposes for centuries. It is a known fact that the waters of this thermal spring have a positive effect in the cure of the stomach, ballast, respiration and circulation system disorders. There are motels managed by private sector at the thermal spring.

Çatak Thermal Spring: The thermal spring is located to 30 km. southeast of Göynük district inside the borders of Himmetoğlu village, which is founded inside a beautiful valley between steep rocks. The waters of the thermal resort are good for rheumatism and sciatica disorders. From the ruins in the vicinity, it is understood that the thermal spring was used until the Roman period.

Lakes

Abant Lake: Abant Lake is a crater lake 34 km. southwest of Bolu province located on the Abant Mountains. The lake is fed by the underground waters.

Abant Lake environ hosts a very rich flora and fauna. The famous Abant trout present in the lake could be hunted in the particular periods of the year after a particular fee is paid. The forests of the region are the most convenient natural medium for deer. Rabbit, fox, jackal, wolf, bear, boar, roe deer, weasel, deer and falcon, sparrow hawk and hawk are encountered species at the forest surrounding the area.

Picnic, camping, sportive line fishing , trekking, yachting, horse riding, phaeton riding and natural ice skating in the winter are the activities of this nature park. There are accommodation facilities and restaurants around the perimeter of the lake.

Gölcük Lake: This lake is an artificially barricaded and is located 13 km. south of Bolu Province. The environ of the lake is surrounded by pine and fir tree forests and its panorama with snow covered blanket is wonderful. There is a guesthouse of Ministry of Forest and a countryside coffee house at the banks of the lake. The lake and its environ is under the control of Western Black Sea Region National Parks Regional Directorate and is a promenade area.

Gölköy Dam Lake: The lake is located 10 km. west of Bolu Province. It was constructed for the irrigation purposes of the Bolu plain. The environ of the lake is covered with forests and trout and carp is found in the lake. It is a very beautiful promenade and fishing area and is near the city center.

Yeniçağa Lake: The lake is located on the Bolu - Ankara highway at the Yeniçağdistricts center and is a calyx lake. The sweet water fish, karabalık (blackfish) is found in the lake.

Karamurat Lake: The lake is located at 35 km. distance to Mudurnu District in the vicinity of Karamurat village and is near the road leading to Akyazı. Crane fish and velvet fish is found in the lake.

Çubuk Lake: The lake is located at 11 km. north of Göynük. The çubuk village is founded at the banks of the lake. The environ is covered with pine forests and fishing trout and carp is free with line fishing.

Sülük Lake: The lake is located at 9 km distance to Mudurnu - Akyazı road. The lake is at 50 km. distance to Mudurnu District and is inside the borders of National Parks protection area. With undisturbed nature and rich flora, the lake attracts attention. The fish varieties present in the lake are Abant trout, rainbow and scarlet spotted trout.

Sünnet Lake: The lake is located at 27 km. east of Göynük District. The environ and the lake is extremely beautiful and there is delicious coral fish and trout in the lake. Hunting these fishes with lane fishing is free. There is an accommodation and restaurant facility at the Sünnet lake. Picnic, trekking, running and bicycle sports are among the recommended activities around the lake.

Karagöl (Black lake): The lake is located on the road of Kıbrısçık - Beypazarı Districts. The lake is extremely deep. It is located 20 km. away from Kıbrıscık District. The surrounding area is totally covered with forests and it is a suitable place for camping. It is the frequented place of hunters because of the presence of the wild ducks. Karagöl Festival is organized every year at the end of May.

Akkaya Strait: The travertine formations, which are named as the Pamukkale of Bolu Province are located 10 km. south of Bolu, among the Mudurnu road and exhibit a marvelous beauty which worth visiting. The mineral water coming out of Akkaya has a different taste and has 20º C temperature. This mineral water is bottled at the modern facilities and served to consumption.

Highlands

Aladağ Plateaus: These plateaus are located at the mountain skirts, which are 25 km. south of Bolu province, and are totally surrounded by forests. With the green plains, these plateaus are ideal for picnic purposes and display a dazzling beauty with the Forest Administration Facilities, Aladağ Boy scout Camp and small lake. The main plateaus with the camping possibilities are Değirmenözü, Sarıalan, Gölcük, Ardıçtepe and Üstyaka Plateaus.

At Plateau: The plateau is located behind the mountains, which are at the northern side of Bolu Province. This plateau is famous with its cherries and is surrounded by fruit gardens.. Every year, a traditional cherry festival is organized at this plateau.

Gerede Plateaus: These plateaus are located at the south of Gerede District and are at 1200 - 1500 meters altitude. The main plateaus are Haşat, Zorpan and Dörtdivan plateaus (located on the eastern Köroğlu Mountains).

Kıbrısçık Plateaus: They are located on the plains at the southern side of the Köroğlu Mountains. The important plateaus among these are Belen, Karaköy, Kökez, Bölücekkaya, Karadoğan and Devevira (at an altitude of 1825 m.) plateaus.

Mengen Plateaus: These Plateaus are located at the east of Mengen District. The important plateaus among these are Sarıklı, Soğucak, Mile, Sepetçiler, Çelebioğlu and Çiftçatak Plateaus.

Mudurnu Plateaus: They are at the north of the district and south of Abant Lake. Most important plateaus are Dedeler, Alpağut, Dodurga and Dağyolu Plateaus.

Göynük Plateaus: These plateaus are located between an altitude zone of 1000 - 1500 meters. Karabey and Kaşıkçı plateaus are the most important plateaus.

Seben Plateaus: These plateaus are gathered around the Kiraz Mountain at an average altitude of 1400 meters. Gerenözü and Kızık Plateaus are the most important plateaus.

Kızık Plateau: The houses of the Kızık Plateau attract attention with their different architecture style. These houses were constructed without using pins with the style of joining, wrapping and clamping of pine trees. These houses display different characteristics with their high stairs, wide ovens and original furniture.

Sporting Activities

Ski Centers Esentepe : The ski resort is located to the north of Gerede District at an altitude of 1.300 meters. The three-star Esentepe Hotel is available for winter sports and skiing possibilities. The hotel has a wonderful view dominant to the entire district and is possible to do grass skiing at the hotel. The name Esentepe was given to the region by Atatürk, because of the permanent winds blowing in the region. There are century old pine trees in the area.

Kartalkaya Ski Center

Hunting And Line Fishing : The forest stratum and rich fauna and flora surrounding the Bolu Province in four directions accommodates various hunting games. The terrestrial hunting games like bear, lynx, wild boar, deer, roe deer, wolf, marten, fox, badger, rabbit, skunk, weasel, beaver and red squirrel and avian hunting games like partridge, stock dove, quail, freckled partridge, toy bird, crane bird, woodcock, dove and predator birds like sparrow hawk, hawk and eagle are frequently encountered in the forest region.

Bolu region is also an ideal region for line fishing activities as is accommodates lots of lakes. The fishes like trout, crap, coral fish and silver fish are available for line fishing at the Abant Lake, Gölcük Lake, Gölköy Dam Lake, Yedigöller (Seven lakes) and Aladağ lake.

Paragliding : There are very convenient places for the paragliding activities at the Abant Mountains and touristic tours are arranged from major cities to Abant Mountains for paragliding.

Paragliding (Air Sports)

HISTORY

According to the written documents, archeological works and historical sources, history of the Bolu Province starts with the Bithynians. Later Romans, Byzantines, Seljukians and Ottomans had dominated the region respectively.

BOLU

CONTACT INFORMATION

Governorship : (+90-434) 226 50 00

Municipality : (+90-434) 226 59 00

Hospital : (+90-434) 226 67 00

Police : (+90-434) 226 55 00

Gendarme : (+90-434) 226 56 08

Provincial Directorate : (+90-434) 226 53 04

Tourism Information Ofiice : (+90-434) 827 63 01

Provincial Culture Directorate : (+90-434) 226 53 00

Camps

Tezel Camping
Hürriyet Mah. / Bolu
Tel: (374) 611 41 15

Nejat Camping
Değirmen Ağzı Mevkii / Bolu
Tel: (374) 611 43 35

Hamburg Camping
Değirmen Ağzı Mevkii / Bolu
Tel: (374) 611 29 91

Küçükev Camping
Ayazlı Mah.
Tel: (374) 618 70 65

İskele Camping
Ereğli Yolu Üzeri
Tel: (374) 618 75 46

Martı Camping
Ereğli Yolu Üzeri
Tel: (374) 618 76 50

Güven Camping
Kalkın / Darıdere
Tel: (374) 622 41 02

Hello Camping
Melenağzı Köyü
Tel: (374) 628 61 47

Georgia Camping
Melenağzı Köyü
Tel: (374) 628 63 96

Provincial Cultural Directorate

Tel: (374) 215 76 22
Fax: (374) 215 36 32

State Fine Arts Gallery Directorate

Cultural Center - BOLU
Tel: (0 374) 215 11 37
Fax: (0 374) 215 36 32

Museum

Bolu Museum
Address: Bolu Kültür Merkezi - Bolu
Tel: (374) 215 39 72