Discover Lake Abant

Lake Abant is a freshwater lake in northwest Turkey, 39 kilometers south of the city of Bolu, surrounded by a thick pine forest. This is one of Turkey's most accessible locations to look for Turkey's wintry vistas, located around halfway between Istanbul and Ankara.

The lake has a total size of just over 1.2 square kilometers and is located in the middle of a national park. It is around 1,200 meters high. It is a year-round destination for travelers looking for a wilderness vacation, with walking trails encircling the lake and opportunities for biking and horseback riding on the trails. But during the winter, photographers go to this location to take pictures while taking walks around the lake. A long stroll by the expansive lake is an essential experience in order to really rid yourself of the stress of city life and appreciate the beauty of the lake as well as its surroundings and the fresh air. In the depths of this season, the lake surface completely freezes over and the pine trees turn completely white from frost, transforming the surrounding landscape into a beautiful snowy scene.