Çubuk district, Ankara, Turkey

Places to visit near Çubuk

Çubuk is a town in Çubuk district, Ankara, Turkey, home to about 62,602 people. Within 50 km by road there are 241 places to visit — 56 mosques & dargahs, 55 forts & heritage, 45 museums and 44 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Aşağıkaraören Reservoir (30 km), Gökçek Parkı (38 km) and Estergon Kalesi Türk Kültür Merkezi (40 km).

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Çubuk, Ankara
Çubuk, Çubuk district, Ankara, Turkey. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Çubuk at a glance

Location
Çubuk district, Ankara, Turkey
Population
about 62,602
Coordinates
40.2386° N, 33.0322° E
Places within 50 km
241 (39 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for mosques & dargahs and museums

Top places to visit near Çubuk

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Çubuk: 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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Mosques & dargahs near Çubuk

63 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Çubuk. The closest is Kutuören Eski Camii (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Çubuk

55 forts & heritage within 100 km of Çubuk. The closest is Aktepe Castle (Çubuk) (21 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Çubuk

47 museums within 100 km of Çubuk. The closest is Çubuk City Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Çubuk

44 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Çubuk. The closest is Yeşil Çubuk Parkı (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Çubuk

20 parks within 100 km of Çubuk. The closest is International Police Training Center (27 km); the best-known is Gökçek Parkı (38 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Çubuk

12 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Çubuk. The closest is Kavşakkaya Barajı (14 km); the best-known is Aşağıkaraören Reservoir (30 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Çubuk

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 6 km on the road.

  1. Start in Çubuk
  2. 1 km Çubuk City Museum · museum, Çubuk
  3. 1 km Çubuk Kent Müzesi · museum, Çubuk
  4. 1 km Yeşil Çubuk Parkı · viewpoint, Çubuk
  5. 1 km Şelaleli Parkı · waterfall, Çubuk
  6. 1 km Hacilar Köyü Şelale · waterfall, Çubuk
  7. 1 km Back to Çubuk

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From travellers near Çubuk

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How to reach Çubuk

    All places near Çubuk by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Çubuk by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Mosques & dargahs5663Kutuören Eski Camii (12 km)
    Forts & heritage5555Aktepe Castle (Çubuk) (21 km)
    Museums4547Çubuk City Museum (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints4444Yeşil Çubuk Parkı (1 km)
    Parks1620International Police Training Center (27 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs712Kavşakkaya Barajı (14 km)
    Waterfalls1010Şelaleli Parkı (1 km)
    Other attractions45Atatürk Cumhuriyet Kulesi (40 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens23Dijital Hayvanat Bahçesi (47 km)
    Temples11Temple of Augustus and Rome (45 km)
    Caves01Milli Piyango Parkı (52 km)
    Buddhist sites11Monastery of Vank (43 km)

    Çubuk: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Çubuk?

    Çubuk City Museum (museum, about 1 km), Çubuk Kent Müzesi (museum, about 1 km), Şelaleli Parkı (waterfall, about 1 km), Yeşil Çubuk Parkı (viewpoint, about 1 km), Hacilar Köyü Şelale (waterfall, about 1 km), Tütünlük Tepesi (viewpoint, about 8 km).

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

    241 places on Spotwander: 56 mosques & dargahs, 55 forts & heritage, 45 museums, 44 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 parks.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Çubuk?

    Kutuören Eski Camii, about 12 km by road; Okçular Köyü Camii (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Çubuk?

    Aktepe Castle (Çubuk), about 21 km by road; Kale Dede Türbesi (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Çubuk?

    Çubuk City Museum, about 1 km by road; Çubuk Kent Müzesi (0 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Çubuk?

    Start in Çubuk, visit Çubuk City Museum, then Çubuk Kent Müzesi, then Yeşil Çubuk Parkı, then Şelaleli Parkı, then Hacilar Köyü Şelale, and drive back — about 6 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Çubuk?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for mosques & dargahs and museums.

    Towns near Çubuk

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