Winter tours at ski hotels add a distinctive touch to any holiday! As skiers and other snow sports enthusiasts monitor the snow situation in Türkiye’s ski resorts, we bring together the most beautiful ski resorts in Türkiye, so you can experience a wonderful winter holiday. Whether you’re seeking an enjoyable adventure or a delightful break from routine life, winter vacations offer an opportunity to renew!
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To the snowiest peaks with Turkish Airlines!
Denizli Nikfer Bozdağ Ski Center
Sivas Yıldız Mountain Ski Center
Hakkari Merga Bütan Ski Center
To the snowiest peaks with Turkish Airlines!
Turkish Airlines carries your ski equipment on our aircraft, ensuring your snow-covered adventures. We’ll transport your first ski suit free of charge. A ski suit consists of a pair of skis, a pair of ski poles, a pair of boots and a helmet, or a snowboard, a pair of boots and a helmet. The set should weigh no more than 23 kg. For more information on transporting ski equipment, please visit our sports equipment page.
Erzurum Palandöken Ski Center
Erzurum Palandöken Ski Center has the highest peak in Türkiye and is located in the region with the coldest weather conditions in Türkiye. Due to the fact that the region has dry air and air temperatures that can plunge to -40 degrees at night, the snow is a high quality powder, reaching a depth of two to three meters. The Palandöken Ski Center has a daily capacity of 32,000 people and hosts tracks where international Olympics are held. Erzurum Palandöken Ski Center awaits you for a thrilling skiing holiday!
Palandöken at a glance
Palandöken tracks
There are 22 tracks with a total length of 28 kilometers. The longest track at the Center, which includes blue, red and black tracks, is 12 kilometers.
Palandöken facilities
There are five chairlifts with a capacity of 4,500 people per hour, one ski lift with a capacity of 300 people per hour, two babylifts with a total capacity of 1,800 people and one gondola lift with a capacity of 1,500 people per hour.
Palandöken altitude
Starting at about 2,200 meters, the tracks reach an altitude of 3,176 meters.
Palandöken ski season
The ski season starts towards the end of October and offers opportunities to ski on the higher slopes until the first weeks in May.
Getting to Palandöken
Erzurum Palandöken Ski Center is 15 minutes from the city center and 30 minutes from Erzurum Airport. You can easily reach Palandöken by purchasing an Erzurum flight ticket.
Accommodation at Palandöken
Erzurum Palandöken Ski Center hotels, which have various comfort levels up to 5 stars, offer a range of facilities such as swimming pools, fitness and spa units and Turkish baths.
Bursa Uludağ Ski Center
Bursa Uludağ Ski Center, a ski destination since 1933, is one of the most popular ski resorts in Türkiye due to its continuous snow between October and April and its proximity to İstanbul. Uludağ Ski Center features a variety of ski disciplines including northern and alpine skiing and suitable tracks for all ski sports. The famous cable car of Uludağ offers a pleasant journey between Bursa – Kadıyayla and Kadıyayla – Sarolan. Uludağ awaits you for a delightful skiing holiday!
Uludağ at a glance
Uludağ tracks
There are 11 tracks with a total length of 25 kilometers. The longest runway in the facilities, with blue, red, and black tracks, is 2 kilometers.
Uludağ facilities
Established on an area of 11,000 hectares, the facilities include 13 lifts, seven chairlifts and six ski lifts.
Uludağ altitude
Starting at about 1,750 meters, the tracks go up to an altitude of 2,435 meters.
Uludağ ski season
The season starts in December and ends in mid-April.
Getting to Uludağ
Uludağ Ski Center is about a 45-minute drive from the city center and an hour’s drive from Bursa Airport. You can easily reach Uludağ by booking a Bursa flight ticket.
Accommodation at Uludağ
The hotels at Uludağ Ski Center have a capacity of more than 3,000 beds. In addition to 23 private tourist facilities, there are 16 public rest and accommodation facilities.
Kayseri Erciyes Ski Resort
One of Türkiye’s most impressive peaks at 3,917 meters, Mount Erciyes is 25 kilometers south of the city of Kayseri. As the country’s “Alps,” Erciyes is Türkiye’s largest ski resort and a world-class center that hosts international organizations like the Snowboard World Cup. In addition, the ski center provides much higher-quality service thanks to specially trained and equipped piste safety teams and cutting-edge cable cars. Visitors can also discover Erciyes’ unique landscape and its indigenous flora. Established by Kayseri Metropolitan Municipality in 2011, the Erciyes Ski Center is managed by Kayseri Erciyes AŞ, the first destination management company in Türkiye.
Introducing Erciyes
Erciyes Slopes
Erciyes Ski Center has 41 slopes. The difficulty levels for 43% of the slopes are red, 38% blue, and 19% black. Extreme tracks provide excellent opportunities, particularly for snowboard enthusiasts.
Erciyes facilities
In total, there are 15 lift systemswith a length of 22 kilometers. The carrying capacity is 36,000 passengers per hour.
Erciyes Facilities
With its cutting-edge cable cars and technical facilities, there are 19 mechanical facilities, including two gondolas. The state-of-the-art cable car systems, featuring a total length of 24,550 meters, can transport up to 26,750 people per hour.
Erciyes’ height
Erciyes offers Türkiye’s highest skiing point, accessible by cable car, as well as the Ottoman facility and slopes that reach an elevation of approximately 3,400 meters.
Erciyes Ski Season
The start of the ski season at Erciyes Ski Center depends on weather conditions, although 154 artificial snow machines are available to prepare the main slopes even when there’s no natural snow. Skiing, snowboarding, sledding, and snowshoeing are popular during the winter, while trekking, climbing, mountain biking, and paragliding are among the many activities available during the spring and summer.
Reaching Erciyes
Erciyes Ski Resort is about 30 minutes from Kayseri Airport and the city center. The drive between Cappadocia and Erciyes Ski Center takes about an hour. You can easily reach Erciyes by purchasing a flight to Kayseri.
Accommodation in Erciyes
Hotels at Erciyes Ski Center provide spacious accommodations just steps away from the slopes. Just a short 30-minute drive from the ski resort, the city center houses upscale hotels alongside a wealth of shopping and sightseeing experiences.
Kocaeli Kartepe Ski Center
Say hello to fun-filled days amid a lush forest with scenic views of Sapanca Lake. Kartepe, one of the most renowned ski resorts in Türkiye and easily accessible from İstanbul, presents ski enthusiasts with a lovely setting between the Samanlı Mountains and the Kocaeli Plateau. The snow thickness here can be up to 200 cm depending on weather conditions. The distances of the tracks, which appeal to both beginners and experts, vary between 400 and 3,500 meters. Kartepe Ski Center awaits you for a thrilling skiing holiday!
Kartepe at a glance
Kartepe tracks
There are 18 tracks with blue, red and black flags reaching a total length of 21.7 kilometers. The longest track is 3.5 kilometers.
Kartepe facilities
The ski resort has three ski lifts and one tele ski.
Kartepe altitude
The ski resort is at an altitude reaching up to 1,650 meters.
Kartepe ski season
Skiing is possible from December to March.
Getting to Kartepe
Kartepe Ski Center is located 15 kilometers from the center of İzmit. You can easily fly to Kartepe with a Kocaeli flight ticket.
Accommodation at Kartepe
There is a 5-star hotel with 250 rooms at the Kartepe Ski Center. The hotel also includes a 500-seat restaurant and an indoor swimming pool.
Kars Sarıkamış Ski Center
Snow falls for an average of 57 days per year at Kars Sarıkamış Ski Center and the snow remains on the ground for about 114 days. Under normal winter conditions, the snow at Sarıkamış is up to 1.5 meters deep. Extremely suitable for skiing and snowboarding, the snow has the characteristics of the “crystal snow” found in the Alps and consists of large crystal grains that do not stick together. Sarıkamış Ski Center offers excellent conditions for alpine skiing, northern discipline, and tour skiing amid the magnificent nature of Cıbıltepe. Sarıkamış Ski Center awaits you for a thrilling skiing holiday!
Sarıkamış at a glance
Sarıkamış tracks
The nine tracks have a total length of 12 kilometers. In addition, the longest track in the facilities – 5 kilometers of which is registered by the World Ski Federation and 45 kilometers of which are cross country ski runs – is 3.5 kilometers.
Sarıkamış facilities
There are two chairlifts and one ski lift.
Sarıkamış altitude
Starting from 2,200 meters, the runways go up to an altitude of 2,900 meters.
Sarıkamış ski season
Sarıkamış ski season
Getting to Sarıkamış
Sarıkamış Ski Center is located 45 minutes from the city center and 50 minutes from Kars Airport. You can easily reach Sarıkamış by purchasing a ticket to Kars.
Accommodation at Sarıkamış
The hotels at the Sarıkamış Ski Center have a capacity of more than 1,200 beds across 12 touristic facilities. Local specialties such as Kars goose, piti and hangel are available in the Center’s restaurants as well as in hotel dining facilities.
Denizli Nikfer Bozdağ Ski Center
Nikfer Bozdağ Ski Center, located in the Tavas district of Denizli, is the largest ski center in the Aegean Region. At Nikfer Bozdağ Ski Center, which is built on an area of 2,300 square meters, the ski distance is up to 11 kilometers in total. Daily travel, entertainment and dining facilities are available; accommodation is not. Denizli Nikfer Bozdağ Ski Center awaits you for a thrilling skiing holiday!
Nikfer Bozdağ at a glance
Nikfer Bozdağ tracks
There are three tracks with a length of 12 kilometers. The tracks are suitable for beginners, intermediate and professionals. The longest track is 1,700 meters.
Nikfer Bozdağ facilities
The Center has two ski lifts and one ski lift with a capacity of 2,700 people per hour.
Nikfer Bozdağ altitude
The Center is at an altitude of 2,420 meters.
Nikfer Bozdağ ski season
Depending on the seasonal conditions, skiing is available for about 3.5 months per year.
Getting to Nikfer Bozdağ
Nikfer Bozdağ Ski Center is 85 kilometers from the center of Denizli. You can easily reach the resort by purchasing a Denizli flight ticket.
Accommodation at Nikfer Bozdağ
Nikfer Bozdağ Ski Center does not offer accommodation facilities, but there are hotels in Denizli.
Isparta Davraz Ski Center
Isparta Davraz Ski Center offers the opportunity to ski 26 kilometers southeast of the Isparta city center with wonderful views of Lake Eğirdir. The geographical features of Davraz are well-suited to other outdoor sports in addition to skiing.
With a soft natural texture and excellent snow quality, Davraz Ski Center offers beginner skiers safe routes, and professional skiers unique trails of up to 8 to 10 kilometers.
The altitude of the ski slopes varies from 1,650 to 2,150 meters, accessible via existing lift systems. The tracks of Davraz Ski Center are suitable for northern discipline, alpine skiing, tour skiing and snowboarding. Davraz awaits you for a thrilling skiing holiday!
Davraz at a glance
Davraz tracks
There are 12 runways with a total length of 23.5 kilometers. The longest runway, with blue, red and black tracks, is 4 kilometers.
Davraz facilities
There are four lift systems, two 2-seater chairlifts, one cable car (T-bar), and one four-seater automatic clamp bubble chairlift.
Davraz altitude
Starting from the hotels area at 1,650 meters, the tracks reach an altitude of 2,344 meters.
Davraz ski season
In the third zone, where there is a four-seater automatic clamp bubble chairlift, skiing is available between December and April.
Getting to Davraz
Isparta Davraz Ski Center is located 30 kilometers from the city center and 60 kilometers from Süleyman Demirel Airport. You can easily reach Davraz by purchasing a ticket to Isparta.
Accommodation at Davraz
Facilities at Davraz include a 4-star hotel with a capacity of 280 beds, an SDU guesthouse with 84 beds, an oberge with 55 beds, six chalets with a capacity of 44 beds and three mountain cafeterias for dining.
Erzincan Ergan Ski Center
As Erzincan is surrounded by mountains, the Ergan Ski Center has great potential in terms of skiing and, in fact, the Center has hosted various ski competitions for nearly a decade. Skiing is available 180 days per year; the area has the longest-lasting snow in Türkiye. In addition to skiing, the area draws visitors with options such as mountain and ice climbing, trekking, paragliding, water skiing and horseback riding expeditions. Ergan Ski Center awaits you for a thrilling skiing holiday!
Ergan at a glance
Ergan tracks
There are four runways with a total length of 8.7 kilometers. The longest runway, with tracks of medium difficulty, is 2.8 kilometers.
Ergan facilities
With runs of 1,800 meters, 2,662 meters and 2,455 meters, the Center has a cable car and chairlift facility consisting of the longest lifts in Türkiye. These transport options have a carrying capacity of 3,700 people per hour.
Ergan altitude
Starting at 1,738 meters, the tracks reach an altitude of 2,958 meters.
Ergan ski season
Skiing is available for six months of the year.
Getting to Ergan
Ergan Ski Center is located 12 minutes from the city center and 26 minutes from Erzincan Airport. You can easily reach Ergan by purchasing a ticket to Erzincan.
Accommodation at Ergan
There are no hotels at the Mount Ergan Ski Resort, but accommodation is available in the city center. As well, there are sports shops that sell gear for winter sports and hunting.
Kastamonu Ilgaz Ski Center
Kastamonu Ilgaz Ski Center is on the 2,850-meter-high Ilgaz mountain range and within the Ilgaz National Park. The Center is known for its humidity and fog, as well as lush fir forests. Descents at this ski center tend to be slower and are thus preferred by beginner skiers or skiers practicing their techniques. The slopes feature powder snow. Ilgaz Mountain Ski Center awaits you for a thrilling skiing holiday!
Ilgaz at a glance
Ilgaz tracks
There are two tracks with a total length of 2.8 kilometers. The distance of the long track is 1.5 kilometers.
Ilgaz facilities
There is one moving walkway, one chairlift and one tele ski. The latest model has chairlifts that can seat four people (range table).
Ilgaz altitude
The runways, which are about 2,000 meters long, have 400 meters between the starting point and the destination.
Ilgaz ski season
The ski season, which starts in December, lasts until April.
Getting to Ilgaz
Kastamonu Ilgaz Ski Center is located 40 kilometers from the city center and Kastamonu Airport. You can easily reach Ilgaz by purchasing a Kastamonu flight ticket.
Accommodation at Ilgaz
The hotels at Ilgaz Ski Resort offer numerous options. For a more luxurious stay, hotels in the Kastamonu city center are also preferred.
Sivas Yıldız Mountain Ski Center
Sivas is one of the most renowned destinations worldwide in terms of ski tourism, offering both skiing and thermal facilities, thanks to the Yıldız Mountain – Hot Çermik connection. At Sivas Yıldız Mountain Ski Center, activities such as camping and mountain biking are available in the spring and summer; winter sports include skiing, snowboarding, tobogganing, and trekking. In Yıldız Lake, at the foot of Yıldız Mountain, water sports such as diving and jet skiing are available. Yıldız Mountain Ski Center awaits you for a thrilling skiing holiday!
At a glance Yıldız Mountain
Yıldız Mountain tracks
There are seven tracks with a total length of 10 kilometers. The longest track in the Yıldız Mountain facilities is 2.1 kilometers.
Yıldız Mountain facilities
There is one ski lift, two chairlifts, two moving walkways, one indoor ice rink and two day facilities.
Yıldız Mountain altitude
The runways, which start from 1,720 meters, reach an altitude of 2,330 meters.
Yıldız Mountain ski season
The ski season, which starts in December, lasts until April.
Getting to Yıldız Mountain
Sivas Yıldız Mountain Ski Center is located 45 minutes from the city center and an hour from Sivas Airport. You can easily reach Yıldız Mountain by purchasing a Sivas flight ticket.
Accommodation at Yıldız Mountain
There are 36 standard rooms and two junior suites in the 38-room property. Another option among the Yıldız Mountain hotels is one with a capacity of 110 beds and mountain views.
Elazığ Hazarbaba Ski Center
Hazarbaba Mountain climbs to an altitude of 2,347 meters in the Sivrice district of Elazığ. Elazığ Hazarbaba Ski Center, set on this imposing mountain, features impressive views of the Hazar Lake. The Hazarbaba pistes, consisting of descents that require slaloming, are appreciated by professional skiers. Providing service with its advanced facilities, the Center attracts attention with its proximity to transportation points. Hazarbaba Ski Center awaits you for a thrilling skiing holiday!
Hazarbaba at a glance
Hazarbaba tracks
There are eight tracks at a total length of 3 kilometers. Tracks are suitable for amateurs and professionals.
Hazarbaba facilities
There are 1,700 meters of ski lifts and cafeteria facilities.
Hazarbaba altitude
The tracks are located at an altitude of about 1,850 meters.
Hazarbaba ski season
The ski season starts towards the end of December and lasts until the end of March.
Getting to Hazarbaba
Hazarbaba Ski Center is located 30 minutes from the center of Elazığ and 22 minutes from Elazığ Airport. You can easily reach Hazarbaba by buying a flight ticket to Elazığ.
Accommodation at Hazarbaba
There are two large hotels with 100 and 150 beds, respectively, alongside Hazar Lake, which is 6 kilometers from Hazarbaba Ski Center. There are also upmarket hotels in the Elazığ city center.
Tunceli Ovacık Ski Center
Are you ready to demonstrate your prowess in the crystal snowy mountains of Tunceli? Ovacık Ski Center is a magnificent locale for both amateur and professional snowboarders and skiers. There’s a 300-meter-long babylift that allows children and beginners to ski safely. The relatively flat track length makes Ovacık Ski Center an ideal host for international competitions. Ovacık Ski Center awaits you for a thrilling skiing holiday!
Ovacık at a glance
Ovacık tracks
The runway, which has a total length of 1.2 kilometers, also features a 300-meter-long babylift track.
Ovacık facilities
There is a tele ski with a carrying capacity of 100 people, a snow crushing machine and a snowmobile.
Ovacık ski season
Skiing is available for about 5 months of the year.
Getting to Ovacık
Ovacık Ski Center is located 80 minutes from Tunceli. An Erzincan flight ticket brings you to Erzincan Airport; from there, you can reach Ovacik in about three hours.
Accommodation at Ovacık
Tunceli Ovacık Ski Center has an accommodation facility with capacity of 35 rooms and a 70-bed capacity.
Ladik Akdağ Ski Center
Türkiye’s northern regions also feature excellent ski resorts. To enjoy snow amid the natural beauty of the Black Sea, head to Ladik Akdağ Ski Center in the Ladik district of Samsun. The Center has slopes suitable for both beginners and professionals and is ideal for a family holiday. The mountain peak at Ladik Akdağ Ski Center is 2,000 meters above sea level and offers fantastic views. Ladik Akdağ Ski Center, where you will leave with beautiful memories, awaits you!
Ladik Akdağ at a glance
Ladik Akdağ tracks
There are six tracks; the length of the tracks is at maximum 3,500 meters. There are tracks suitable for amateurs and professionals.
Ladik Akdağ facilities
There is a 1,350-meter-long chairlift, as well as accommodation and dining facilities. Ski rentals, toboggans, ATV safaris and snowmobile tours are available, along with other facilities.
Ladik Akdağ altitude
Ascents range from 1,500 to 2,000 meters.
Ladik Akdağ ski season
The ski season starts towards the end of November and lasts until mid-March.
Getting to Ladik Akdağ
Samsun and 20 minutes from the district center of Ladik. You can easily reach Ladik Akdağ by purchasing a Samsun flight ticket.
Accommodation at Ladik Akdağ
Many hotels are within walking distance of Ladik Akdağ Ski Center.
Ordu Çambaşı Ski Center
Ordu is renowned for its natural beauty and skiers can enjoy stunning views from the Çambaşı Ski Center. Accommodation options include chalets with views of plateaus. At an average altitude of about 2,000 meters, Çambaşı Ski Center appeals to skiers of every level.
Çambaşı at a glance
Çambaşı tracks
There are 11 runways with a total length of 17 kilometers and 275 meters. The longest track, which includes easy and difficult tracks as well as medium-difficulty tracks, is 2,203 meters.
Çambaşı facilities
There are two chairlift lines that ascend to 1,753 meters and 1,104 meters and provide access to 11 runways in total.
Çambaşı altitude
The tracks are located at about 1,850 meters above sea level.
Çambaşı ski season
The ski season starts towards the end of November and runs until the onset of spring.
Getting to Çambaşı
Ordu Çambaşı Ski Center is 55 kilometers from the Ordu city center and just under two hours’ drive from Ordu Giresun Airport. You can easily reach Çambaşı Ski Center by purchasing a ticket to Ordu – Giresun.
Accommodation at Çambaşı
There are a number of boutique hotels and casual accommodation options around Çambaşı Plateau; some hotels offer chalet- and bungalow-style accommodations that feature amenities such as air conditioning, satellite TV, etc.
Bingöl Haserek Ski Center
The Eastern Anatolia Region, a popular route for winter tourism, draws skiers to peaks that retain snow for much of the year. Bingöl Haserek Ski Center, established at the foot of Haserek Mountain, offers an unforgettable winter holiday with slopes that appeal to skiers of all levels, advanced transportation facilities. and perfect views.
Haserek at a glance
Haserek tracks
There are three tracks with a total length of 1,600 meters, the longest of which is 1,200 meters.
Haserek facilities
The chairlift has a 300-person capacity and the cable lift system has a 320-person capacity. There is also a babylift for amateur skiers.
Haserek altitude
The Center is on Haserek Mountain, which is 2,238 meters above sea level.
Haserek ski season
The ski season starts in December and runs until April.
Getting to Haserek
Haserek Ski Center is 28 kilometers from the Bingöl city center and about 50 minutes away from Bingöl Airport. You can easily reach Haserek Ski Center by flying to Bingöl.
Accommodation at Haserek
There’s a hotel with a 70-bed capacity at Bingöl Haserek Ski Center.
Hakkâri Merga Bütan Ski Center
The recently opened Hakkâri Merga Bütan Ski Center is a new address for winter sports. Especially popular among tourists from Iran and Iraq, the Center is offers an unforgettable skiing experience at an altitude of 2,800 meters and with new tracks. Furthermore, snow stays on the ground for almost half the year, allowing the Hakkâri ski season to operate for around six months.
The Hakkâri Merga Bütan Ski Center also offers sports such as mountaineering, mountain biking and rafting.
Merga Bütan at a glance
Merga Bütan tracks
There are three tracks with a total length of 6,000 meters.
Merga Bütan facilities
There is a four-piece chairlift system.
Merga Bütan altitude
The Center is on the Hakkâri Merga Bütan Plateau at an altitude of 2,800 meters.
Merga Bütan ski season
The ski season starts in December and runs until May.
Getting to Merga Bütan
Merga Butan Ski Center is 12 kilometers from the Hakkâri city center and about 95 minutes from Yüksekova Selahaddin Eyyubi Airport. You can fly to Hakkari and then drive to Merga Bütan Ski Center.
Accommodation at Merga Bütan
There is a hotel with a 120-bed capacity at Hakkâri Merga Bütan Ski Center.
