Ardabil Province district, Iran

Places to visit near Ardabīl

Ardabīl is a city in Ardabil Province district, Iran, home to about 410,753 people. Within 50 km by road there are 63 places to visit — 20 forts & heritage, 8 waterfalls, 9 hill stations & viewpoints and 9 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Sheikh Safi al-Din Khānegāh and Shrine Ensemble (1 km), Ardabil Anthropology Museum (1 km) and Jome mosque (1 km).

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Ardabīl, Iran
Ardabīl, Ardabil Province district, Iran. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ardabīl at a glance

Location
Ardabil Province district, Iran
Population
about 410,753
Coordinates
38.2498° N, 48.2933° E
Places within 50 km
63 (8 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Ardabīl

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ardabīl: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Ardabīl

36 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ardabīl. The closest is سردرب سیّد یونسی (1 km); the best-known is Sheikh Safi al-Din Khānegāh and Shrine Ensemble (0 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Ardabīl

23 waterfalls within 100 km of Ardabīl. The closest is Sardabeh waterfall (29 km); the best-known is آبشار لاتون (48 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ardabīl

18 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ardabīl. The closest is Tappeh Niyar (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Tappeh Niyar · viewpoint · Ardabil Province · ~3 km
  • Sabalan · viewpoint · Ardabil Province · ~50 km · Must-see
  • جنگل فندقلو · viewpoint · Ardabil Province · ~35 km
  • jot baji · viewpoint · Ardabil Province · ~43 km
  • qzldaqi · viewpoint · Ardabil Province · ~44 km
  • Takleh · viewpoint · Ardabil Province · ~45 km

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Mosques & dargahs near Ardabīl

13 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Ardabīl. The closest is مسجد گازران (در حال ساخت) (1 km); the best-known is Jome mosque (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Ardabīl

9 museums within 100 km of Ardabīl. The closest is پژوهشکده شیخ صفی الدین الحق اردبیلی (1 km); the best-known is Ardabil Anthropology Museum (0 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ardabīl

8 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ardabīl. The closest is Shourabil Lake (5 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Ardabīl

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 14 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ardabīl
  2. 1 km Sheikh Safi al-Din Khānegāh and Shrine Ensemble · heritage site, Ardabil Province
  3. 1 km Ardabil Anthropology Museum · museum, Ardabil Province
  4. 5 km Shourabil Lake · lake, Ardabil Province
  5. 6 km Jome mosque · mosque, Ardabil Province
  6. 1 km Mirza Ali Akbar Mosque · mosque, Ardabil Province
  7. 0 km Back to Ardabīl

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How to reach Ardabīl

    All places near Ardabīl by distance

    Within 15 km of Ardabīl

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Places near Ardabīl by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Forts & heritage36سردرب سیّد یونسی (1 km)
    Waterfalls23Sardabeh waterfall (29 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints18Tappeh Niyar (3 km)
    Mosques & dargahs13مسجد گازران (در حال ساخت) (1 km)
    Museums9پژوهشکده شیخ صفی الدین الحق اردبیلی (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs8Shourabil Lake (5 km)
    Other attractions5راسته بازار اردبیل (1 km)
    Parks3بوستان مصلی (1 km)
    Beaches & coast3ساحل زمرد حویق (69 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2Hirkan National Park (64 km)
    Caves2Buzeyir Cave (67 km)
    Churches1Saint Mary Church (1 km)

    Ardabīl: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ardabīl?

    Sheikh Safi al-Din Khānegāh and Shrine Ensemble (heritage site, about 1 km), Ardabil Anthropology Museum (museum, about 1 km), Jome mosque (mosque, about 1 km), Shourabil Lake (lake, about 5 km), Mirza Ali Akbar Mosque (mosque, about 1 km), پژوهشکده شیخ صفی الدین الحق اردبیلی (museum, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Ardabīl?

    63 places on Spotwander: 20 forts & heritage, 8 waterfalls, 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 mosques & dargahs, 6 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ardabīl?

    سردرب سیّد یونسی, about 1 km by road; Sheikh Safi al-Din Khānegāh and Shrine Ensemble (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Ardabīl?

    Sardabeh waterfall, about 29 km by road; Ābshār-e Eybāhūlī (38 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ardabīl?

    Tappeh Niyar, about 3 km by road; جنگل فندقلو (35 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ardabīl?

    Start in Ardabīl, visit Sheikh Safi al-Din Khānegāh and Shrine Ensemble, then Ardabil Anthropology Museum, then Shourabil Lake, then Jome mosque, then Mirza Ali Akbar Mosque, and drive back — about 14 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ardabīl?

    October to February for forts & heritage; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for mosques & dargahs.

    Towns near Ardabīl

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Ardabīl’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Ardabīl on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.