Kartepe Ski Centre
The ski area closest to Istanbul, above Maşukiye, with snow fun and sledging in winter.
Kartepe ski centre offers beginner and intermediate slopes with chairlifts, ski and snowboard rental and snow-play areas. Its proximity to Istanbul makes it ideal for a snow day without an overnight stay.
Outside the ski season, the mountain road and plateau are popular for forest walks and picnics.
- →Snow conditions vary — confirm the week before; the season usually runs January to March.
- →Chains or winter tyres are mandatory for coaches in snow.
- →Equipment and clothing rental available on site.
Tours visiting this place
Hotels nearby
A wellness-focused five-star hotel on the shores of Lake Sapanca.
A large five-star conference hotel in the business district of the Asian side.
A five-star hotel on the Asian shore, overlooking Kalamış Marina and the Sea of Marmara.
Places nearby
- Maşukiye3.7 km
A forest village of waterfalls, streams and trout restaurants on the slopes of Kartepe.
- Lake Sapanca10.5 km
A freshwater lake ringed by forested hills, with lakeside walks, cafés and hotels.
- Ağva56.7 km
A green village between two rivers on the Black Sea coast, with riverside hotels and boat trips.
- Şile71.2 km
A Black Sea fishing town with a lighthouse, an island castle and long sandy beaches.
- Aya Yorgi Hill (Yücetepe)87.6 km
A hilltop Greek Orthodox monastery on Büyükada’s highest point, with views across the Sea of Marmara.
- Büyükada87.8 km
The largest of the Princes’ Islands — car-free streets, wooden mansions and pine woods.