In Turkey, you can do more than just sunbathe on hot beaches. There is also plenty to do in winter. There is a ski resort near Mount Uludag. The slopes are available for skiing at an altitude of 1750-2543 m above sea level. They are quite wide and are constantly maintained. There are lifts from almost every hotel.
✔️ A bit of chronology and facts
Mount Uludag is associated with Greek myths, stating that the gods watched the Trojan War from this mountain. In medieval times, Byzantine monks would retreat here. The development of alpine skiing in the region began at the beginning of the 20th century, and the resort gained worldwide fame in the 1930s, when Keriman Halis Ece, the daughter of the main popularizer of alpine skiing in Turkey, became Miss World.
Today it is a modern resort with all the necessary infrastructure. You can choose the best hotels in Uludag, having previously read the reviews.
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✔️ Entertainment Features
It is worth finding and choosing a tour online to Uludag not only because of the mountain landscapes and winter sports. There is a national park of the same name , where various animals live. From the resort, trips are made to Bursa, where a rich excursion program is presented. Prices for holidays in Uludag have a wide range, so many can spend their vacation here.
✔️ Possible transfer options
The nearest international airport is in Istanbul. Then you need to get to Bursa. This can be done by plane or bus. Then you will have to ride the funicular on the cable car or on a minibus.
✔️ Weather conditions
Uludag is located in the continental climate zone. Due to the specifics of the resort, people mainly come here in winter, when the mountain slopes are covered with snow. The most suitable period is December-March. In April, there is still snow, but it is no longer safe to ski on it due to the increased humidity.
✔️ What to bring back from your trip
There is a shopping center at the resort, but for major shopping it is better to go to Bursa. Here is the Grand Bazaar , where you can find various gifts and things that will remind you of the trip. These include traditional Turkish sweets, tea, coffee, as well as lamps, dishes, jewelry, and products of local artisans.
✔️ Reasons to buy a tour, a trip to Uludag, search and selection of tours online
The resort will open Turkey for you from a completely new side. Only the high level of service, as everywhere, is also at a high level here.
▶️ Ancient landmarks
There are no ancient buildings in Uludag itself, but in neighboring Bursa this deficiency is compensated with interest. The city is one of the four largest cities in Turkey. It was once the capital of the Ottoman Empire, which affected its appearance, so it is worth buying a tour to Uludag to get the opportunity to see the grandeur of ancient architecture.
Many beautiful and significant monuments of Islamic architecture have been preserved here. This is the Yesil Mosque, part of a large religious complex. It also has a madrasah, a minaret and a tomb-mausoleum. White marble was used in the construction of the mosque's facade, and the interior has many tiles of green, blue, blue, turquoise shades. There is also a lot of beautiful Arabic script in the design.
The archaeological museum houses an exhibition with artifacts dating from the 3rd century BC to the 15th century AD. These are archaeological finds from the territories of the ancient country of Mysia and the Roman province of Bithynia. The museum courtyard is decorated with steles, sculptures, and sarcophagi and tombstones can also be seen here.
▶️ Nature
While relaxing at the Uludag resort, you can enjoy beautiful mountain views and stroll through the national park of the same name. Thanks to the special climate, various rare plants and animals have been preserved here.
More than 90 species of birds live in the forests. Among the animals are wolves, bears, roe deer, jackals, and foxes. This park is also a habitat for a rare butterfly, the Parnassian Apollo. Landscapes with amazing flowers await you on the Kirazli plateau
. Ecotourism is popular here in the warm season. You can admire the beauty of the park by going on a bike or hiking along specially equipped paths. If you wish, you will have the opportunity to have a barbecue in designated areas, ride ATVs along mountain routes, or attend archery classes. In the summer, Uludag hosts mountaineering, orienteering, and mountain biking competitions.
▶️ Winter fun
And, of course, the main reason people come to this resort is winter sports. Some tourists simply buy weekend tours to Uludag to spend the weekend getting their adrenaline pumping on the mountain slopes.
The resort has a cable car, trails of different levels, so both beginners and more experienced athletes and professionals can test their strength. Uludag is also suitable for family holidays. For young tourists, there are comfortable and safe places for skiing.
At the resort, you can ski, snowboard, do slalom, biathlon, freeride, and take part in a ski race. There is also a snowmobile rental and a skating rink.
An excellent addition to your vacation will be the Yalova Thermal springs with healing thermal water. It is suitable not only for swimming, but also for drinking. Combining active and calm leisure, you will be able to spend a rich vacation and gain strength for further activities.
