BOLU
Area: 11.051 km²
Population: 380.543 (1990)
Traffic Code: 14
Bolu province is the city where the shades of
green and blue embraces each other, sleeping
and waking together, where the wind still
whispers one of the most dramatic legends at
the peaks of the high mountains, where
numerous civilizations was founded and
developed, leaving plenty of creations and
artwork behind.
If you want to see the beauties of Bolu, which
were kneaded by the nature, mankind and
history together and listen to the folk songs
of Köroğlu which are sang by the mountains,
all you need to do is endure a bus journey.
Reaching Bolu Province is quite easy, as the
city is located nearly at the middle point of
the highway, which connects the two major
cities, Ankara and Istanbul.
Districts: Dörtdivan, Gerede, Göynük,
Kıbrısçık, Mengen, Mudurnu, Seben and Yeniçağa
are the district of Bolu province.
How to Get
The TEM highway, which connects Ankara and
Istanbul and the D - 100 highway passes
through Bolu. Therefore, reaching the city by
the means of highway from every location of
the country is quite easy. The historical and
touristic locations around the city could be
reached by buses and shared taxis. The Bolu
bus station is 1 km. away from the city
center.
Telephone of the Bus Station: (+90 - 374) 215
37 13
Where to Visit
MUSEUMS AND ANCIENT CITIES
Bolu Museum: The museum is located inside the
Culture Center and the works exhibited in the
museum are obtained from various dated
excavations executed at the region. Among
these works are the head piece of a statue,
which is suspected to belong to the Roman King
Antonius, coins from the Roman, Byzantine and
Ottoman period, statues, inscriptions and
ethnographic house hold objects.
Telephone of the Museum: (+90 - 374) 215 16 91
Bolu (Bithynium - Claudiopolis): According to
the archeological data, the first settlement
period of the Bolu plain extends up to the BC
3rd thousands. The settlement of the Bithynium
- Claudiopolis city, located on the hills
inside the city center extends to BC 7th
century according to the findings from
Hisartepe excavation in 1978. Ruins of
Antinous Temple and a structure which is
assumed to be the theatre, coins, pots,
bottles, statues and tomb steles belonging to
various periods are discovered in the
excavations executed until today. These works
and remnants are exhibited in the Bolu Museum.
Seben Rock Houses: ( Old Settlement Region)
There are rock houses having more than one
floors carved in the surface of the rocks of
the deep valleys which are in the vicinity of
Çeltik Creek, Hoçaş, Kaşbıyıklar and Yuva
villages of Seben District.
CASTLES
Gerede Asar Castle: The castle is located to
the southeast of Örencik Village of Gerede
District. There are abundant Byzantine period
ceramic remnants scattered on the field
surrounding the castle indicating that the
castle is from the Byzantine Period. Also
there is a cave entrance above the castle
facing north.
RELIGIOUS MONUMENTS
The mosques of Bolu province are Büyük Mosque
(Yıldırım Beyazıt Mosque), Kadı Mosque,
Saraçhane Mosque, İmaret Mosque, Ilıca Mosque,
Süleyman Paşa Mosque, Yıldırım Mosque, Kanunî
Mosque, Yukarı Tekke Mosque and Eskiçağa
Yıldırım Mosque.
MAUSOLEUMS
The mausoleums of Bolu province are Tokaî
Hayreddin Mausoleum, Akşemseddin Mausoleum,
Ömer Sekkin Mausoleum, Aşağı Tekke Mausoleum,
Ümmi Kemal Mausoleum, Kasım Dede Mausoleum and
Babahızır Mausoleum.
INNS AND BATHS
Yukarı Taşhan (Upper Stone Inn): The Yukarı
Taşhan is located at the Bolu central Büyük
Mosque quarter and was constructed by Abdullah
Ağa in 1804.
Orta Hamam (Central Bath): This bath was
constructed by the order of Yıldırım Beyazıt
in 1389. The bath was constructed in the style
of double bath and the interior sections are
highly decorated. It is located at the city
center.
Tabaklar Bath: The bath was constructed by the
order of Tavil Mehmet Paşa in the 16th
Century. The bath has two separate sections
and the interior is covered with marbles.
Sultan Bath: This bath was constructed by the
order of Sokullu Mehmet Paşa in 16th Century.
The bath was constructed in the style of
double bath.. It is located at the city
center.
Süleyman Paşa Bath: The bath is located in
Göynük District. It was constructed by the
order of Gazi Süleyman Paşa in 1335.
Yıldırım Beyazıt Bath: The bath is located in
Mudurnu District and is adjacent to the Mosque
having the same name. It is the most beautiful
bath among the other baths constructed in the
same period. The bath was constructed in 1382.
It is one of the most original samples of
early period Ottoman baths. The bath attracts
attention with its corolla entrance gate and
dome crossings.
Yıldırım Bath: The bath is located in the Eski
Çağa Village of Yeniçağa District. The bath
was constructed in the name of Yıldırım
Beyazıt in 1388 and is an important
architectural creation.
Aşağı Bath (Lower Bath): The bath is located
in the Kitirler quarter of Gerede District. It
was constructed from the rubble stone by the
end of 14th century.
GÖYNÜK HOUSES
The Göynük District had been announced as
"Urban Protected Area ". The district
accommodates a rich number of old Turkish
Houses. The houses in this district are mostly
constructed by the beginning of the 20th
century. In the sitting rooms of the some
houses, the ceiling is adorned by various
patterns. There are courtyards called "Hayat"
(living) in front of the houses.
MUDURNU HOUSES
The Mudurnu District is also announced as
Rural Protected Area and accommodates a rich
number of old Turkish Houses. The houses of
Mudurnu display similar properties with the
houses of Göynük in the scope of civil
architecture and these houses representing the
history and culture of the district are under
protection.
PRESERVED AREAS
NATIONAL PARKS
Bolu - Yedigöller National Park
Location: The Yedigoller (Seven Lakes)
National Park is in the north of the Bolu
province, and south of Zonguldak in the
western Black Sea region.
Transportation: The park can be reached via
the Yenicaga road, 152km off the Ankara -
Istanbul highway. The Bolu - Yedigoller route
is closed during winter, which means transport
is only available via the Yenicaga - Mengen -
Yazicik road.
Highlights: The park is best known for the
lakes formed by landslides, the rich plant
life which gives dense coverage to the area,
and the abundance of trout living in the lake.
The structure of the land, which has
tendencies to subside, is the main factor in
the lake's formation.
The dominant plant cover is beech trees, and
there are also oaks, hornbeams, alders, black
pine, Scotch pine, firs elm and lime trees. As
a result of effective protection of plant and
animal life, the animals inside the park like
deer, pigs, wolves, foxes and squirrels are
increasing in number. There is also a deer
protection area.
This area saw the first cultured trout farm in
Turkey, established in 1969, and as a result
trout fishing is a popular activity. The
sightseeing tower at Kapankaya, inside the
park, offers a great opportunity to view a
wide area over the lakes and unique landscape.
One of the most famous items is the monumental
tree signboard on the way to the tower.
Facilities: Within the park are guest-houses,
bungalows, tents and caravans, as well as
cafes and restaurants.
Bolu - Bolu Hazelnut Nature Reserve
Location: The area is 35km north of Bolu, in
the western Black Sea region.
Transportation: The park can be reached via
the Bolu-Yigica highway. Bolu is between
Istanbul and Ankara, and is well connected by
public transport.
Highlights: The area of 460 hectares has a
unique ecosystem in which the endangered Bolu
hazelnut tree flourishes. It grows naturally
only in Turkey, and is noted for its height
(25-30m) and broad trunk around 1m in
diameter. In the area there are many other
species of trees includiing the Uludag fir,
Scotch pine, larch, beech, poplar, alder,
plane and lime. There are also rare species of
deer, plus bears, wolves, foxes, pigs,
rabbits, trout and carp.
Bolu - Akdogan (Mid-wife Pine) Nature Reserve
Location: The nature reserve is near the
village of Yeniguney, in the central district
of Bolu in the Western Black Sea region.
Transportation: Yeniguney village lies 2.5km
off the E5 Ankara-Istanbul highway.
Highlights: This is the only place in the
world where the endangered Midwife pine tree
grows and spreads naturally. In addition to
this rare species, others include the larch
and oak trees. The forest is also home to
pigs, foxes, weasels, rabbits, squirrels,
hedgehogs, partridges, stock-doves, turtle
doves, cuckoos, owls, bee-eaters, woodpeckers
and goldfinches.
Bolu - Kökez Nature Reserve
Location: The park is near Atacak, in the
district of Bolu in the Western Black Sea
province.
Transportation: It is accessible via the
Bolu-Seben state highway, then taking the
forest road after 18km from Bolu.
Highlights: The 324 hectares have a very
untouched and rare forest ecosystem, with
exceptionally tall and old Uludag fir trees,
plus beech and horn-beam trees. The forest
also contains wild cherry, hazelnut and
strawberries, and is a home to deer, pigs,
bears, wolves, foxes and rabbits.
Bolu - Sülüklügöl Nature Reserve
Location: The forest is in the region of
Mudurnu, near the villages of Akyol and
Kuskavagi, south of Bolu in the Western Black
Sea region.
Transportation: It can be reached via the
Bolu-Abant Taskesti road.
Highlights: Suluklu Gol (Lake) has a unique
forest ecosystem, caused by the tectonic
movements of the earth which has created a
very damp environment. Species of trees found
here are larch, Scotch pine, fir, beech, oak,
popular, horn-beam, lime, cherry and silver
birch. The forest is also home to the roe
deer, wild boar, bear, wolf, fox, rabbit,
sparrow hawk, and tree frog.
Bolu - Abant Lake
Location: The Abant Lake Natural Park takes
place within the borders of Bolu Province
Central District in Karadeniz (Blacksea)
Region.
Transportation: It can be reached to the Abant
Lake Natural Park by following the Ankara -
Istanbul E - 5 State Highway, and than taking
the 22 km road at the turn of Ömerler
Madensuyu which is at the 203rd km of the E- 5
Highway. The park is 33 km far away from Bolu,
225 km far away from Ankara, and 225 km far
away from Istanbul.
Highlights: The Abant Lake, which is a
tectonic structure, shelters a variety of
plants in itself and have a great open air
recreation potentiality. As a result of these
characteristics of the lake, 1150 hectares of
it had been taken under the status of Natural
Park in the year 1988.
The main plant species in the park are; Scotch
Pine, beech tree, larch tree, oak tree, poplar
tree, ash tree, horn - beam tree, willow tree,
juniper tree, forest rose, tamarisk, hazelnut
tree, medlar tree, priest hat, azarole, holly,
dog - rose, bracken, blackberry, strawberry,
mint, raspberry, ivy, nettle, mare's tail, and
a variety of pasture grasses and trees. The
main animal species in the park are; pig,
deer, roe deer, bear, fox, jackal, rabbit,
some birds of prey and singing birds. The
endemic species Abantalası in the lake forms
the fauna.
Facililities: The period between May and
September is the best times for visiting the
park. Some hotels are present in the park for
billeting. The daily visitors can take walks
around the lake or make picnics.
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)
Location: 5km from Bolu, in the Western Black
Sea region.
Transport: Bolu is easily connected by road to
the rest of the country. Private transport is
available from Bolu to the resort.
Water temperature: 44°C
pH value: 6.3
Physical and chemical properties: Bicarbonate,
sulphur, calcium, magnesium, carbon dioxide
and fluoride.
Recommended Applications: Drinking and bathing
Helps to heal: Rheumatism, heart conditions
and circulatory conditions, gynaecological
disorders, kidney and urinary tract
conditions, liver and gall bladder disorders
and eating disorders.
Accommodation: Bolu Thermal Hotel and Kucuk
Kaplica Hotel.
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 lake 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
BOLU - Kartalkaya
The Kartalkaya Skiing Resort is in the Western
Black Sea Region, southeast of Bolu, in the
Koroglu mountains. The mountain has
appropriate conditions for Alpine and
cross-country skiing.
Arrival: The distance from Bolu city centre is
54km, and 28m to the Ankara highway. It takes
around 45 minutes by road from the city centre
and in addition to public buses and minibuses,
most of the hotels organise this service for
visitors.
Geography: The ski area is at an altitude of
1850-2200m, and the region has semi-temperate
climate. Kartalkaya and surroundings are
covered with forests, and has a dominant wind
direction of west/north-west. The best season
for skiing is from late December and late
March, with an average 3m snowfall. The snow
at the beginning of the season is powdery,
getting increasingly slushy towards the end.
Facilities: There are two hotels with a total
bed capacity of 1005, plus restaurants,
swimming pools, discos and bars. Ski equipment
and instruction is available. There are two
chair-lifts, six T-bars and three baby lifts,
with 12 ski runs around 20km long.
* Yesil (green) Lift (Chairlift - 700 m)
* Camcukuru Lift (Chairlift - 650 m)
* Inekcayiri 1-2 (Ski-Lift - 900 m)
* Resuldede 1-2 (Ski-Lift - 600 m)
* Kazankaya (Ski-Lift - 650 m)
* Koroglu Lift (Ski-Lift - 1200 m)
* 2 Baby-Lift
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)
BOLU - ABANT
Location: Abant Mountains, is 34 km. south of
the Bolu city center. Asphalt 25 km. long
Abant Lake road can be used for reaching. Road
transport to Bolu, which is on the Ankara -
Istanbul highway passing is very easy. For
reaching Abant Lake minibuses departing from
city center can be used.
Regional Characteristics: Dense rain forests
surrounded Bolu city is appropriate for all
kinds of tourism activity. Abant Lake, whose
environment has a rich plant cover, is drawing
attention as a picnic and resort place during
summers and an appropriate place for winter
sports during winter. Abant Lake surrounding
accommodation and nutrition possibilities can
be benefited.
Take Off Runway: Abant Mountains have more
than one take off runways appropriate for
hillside parachute. Generally it is performed
on the hills surrounding Örencik Plateau, near
to Abant Lake, wide, plain and fully covered
with grass.
EGIRDIR
Location: There are road and railroad
transportation in Eğirdir, which is 60 km.
away from Isparta. Local bus firms of Isparta
are passing from Egirdir.
Regional Characteristics: Egirdir which is
appropriate for lots of tourism activities
with Eğirdir lake and island, has very
appropriate hills for paragliding parachute.
Süleyman Demirel University Aerial Club is
performing training flights on these hills.
Geography
Bolu Province is located inside the generally
precipitant Black Sea climate type . Beside
this fact, terrestrial climate properties are
encountered at the southern parts of the
region.
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.
Where to Eat
The famous deserts of Bolu Province could be
counted as hazelnut candies, chocolate, pine
honey, cream and butter. The Kabaklı gözleme
(marrow pancake) is the local pastry. The
saray helvası (Palace halvah) and köpük
helvası (froth halvah) of Mudurnu District,
the candy bean of Göynük District, apple and
grape of Seben District and the cheese of
Mengen District are worth tasting.
Where to Buy
The pine cologne, hazelnut candy, chocolate,
pine honey, cream, butter, marrow pancake of
Bolu Province; saray helvası (Palace halvah)
and köpük helvası (froth halvah), silk
embroideries of Mudurnu District; leather and
copper crafts of Gerede District; candy bean,
hand crafts of Göynük District; apple and
grape of Seben District; the cheese of Mengen
District; rice, hand crafted bags and pileless
carpets of Kıbrıscık District could be bought
as souvenirs.
Don't Leave Without
- Camping and taking photos at seven lakes
region in Autumn,
- Trekking around the Abant Lake and other
lakes,
- Seeing the Mudurnu and Göynük houses,
- Seeing the plateaus of Bolu,
- Skiing in Kartalkaya, Paragliding in Abant.
- Seeing the Seben Rock Houses,
- Buying The pine cologne, hazelnut candy,
chocolate, pine honey, cream, butter, marrow
pancake of Bolu Province; saray helvası
(Palace halvah) and köpük helvası (froth
halvah), silk embroideries of Mudurnu
District; leather and copper crafts of Gerede
District; candy bean, hand crafts of Göynük
District; apple and grape of Seben District;
the cheese of Mengen District; rice, hand
crafted bags and pileless carpets of Kıbrıscık
District,
Participating the Traditional "Mengen Cook and
Tourism Festival", Dörtdivan Plateau Festivals
and Bolu Köroğlu Culture Art Tourism Festival,
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
Links
Bolu Governorship http://www.bolu.gov.tr
