8 km
from city center 1 out of 8
Things To Do in Sapanca

Ormanya is a wildlife, conservation, and breeding center for endangered animals such as leopards, wolves, bears, and lynxes that you can observe in their natural habitat. The forest projects include a large bird-watching area, caravan, tent camping area, and a botanical path. Guided tours are also available.

7 km
from city center 2 out of 8
Things To Do in Sapanca

Sapanca Lake known for its serene beauty and peaceful atmosphere is surrounded by lush forests, rolling hills, numerous parks, and nature reserves, including the Sapanca Lake Bird Sanctuary and the Sapanca Park. Enjoy scenic walks, picnics, boat tours, fishing, horseback riding, and much more. A traditional open-air market, where local vendors sell handmade goods and fresh produce, can be found near the lake.

11 km
from city center 3 out of 8
Things To Do in Sapanca

Uzunkum Park in the Black Sea region is known for its stunning scenic views and picturesque landscapes along the Black Sea shoreline. You can opt to go swimming, fishing, or even boating. Popular activities to engage in include hiking, picnicking, and bird watching. There are walking trails, picnic areas, and playgrounds for children to let loose and enjoy. Relish meals at a restaurant on-site offering traditional Turkish cuisine.

6 km
from city center 4 out of 8
Things To Do in Sapanca

Maşukiye is a charming village and one of Turkey's ideal vacation spots with stunning natural beauty, picturesque surroundings, and a tranquil environment. Take a brief stroll while enjoying the amazing natural beauty, listening to the birds chirp, and passing by the lake. To explore the lake, rent a bike or a boat.

29 km
from city center 5 out of 8
Things To Do in Sapanca

Seka Park Seaside Public Garden on the shores of the Marmara Sea offers breathtaking views of the sea while picnicking and sunbathing on the park's sandy beaches. Enjoy swimming and boating while children can let loose at the amusement park and playground!

13 km
from city center 6 out of 8
Things To Do in Sapanca

Karepe Ski Center is a ski resort that is closest to Istanbul. It is located at 150 altitudes on Mount Kartepe. You need to pay a reasonable price to enter the resort and a security deposit for a ski pass. The resort has 4 lifts, and a dozen runs, so don't worry if you're a beginner, there is a range of slopes for everyone.

8 km
from city center 7 out of 8
Things To Do in Sapanca

Ayri Gezegen Glass Terrace offers an elevated perspective of Istanbul. It's a glass-bottomed viewing platform, providing an unobstructed view of the city below and offering panoramic views of the city and surrounding areas. Relish food from their in-house restaurant while enjoying a 360-degree view.

3 km
from city center 8 out of 8
Things To Do in Sapanca

Kartepe Botanic Wakepark is a water sports park offering fun activities like wakeboarding, cable wakeboarding, and other water sports. The park features a cable wakeboarding system, which is unique in Turkey, and rental equipment is available on-site.