Siverek district, Şanlıurfa, Turkey

Places to visit near Gerger

Gerger is a town in Siverek district, Şanlıurfa, Turkey, home to about 4,390 people. Within 50 km by road there are 51 places to visit — 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 forts & heritage, 10 mosques & dargahs and 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Mount Nemrut (31 km), Nemrut Mountain National Park (35 km) and Atatürk Reservoir (36 km).

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Gerger, Şanlıurfa
Gerger, Siverek district, Şanlıurfa, Turkey. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Gerger at a glance

Location
Siverek district, Şanlıurfa, Turkey
Population
about 4,390
Coordinates
37.9500° N, 39.0167° E
Places within 50 km
51 (7 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Gerger

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Gerger

69 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Gerger. The closest is Euphrates Cliffs (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Gerger

51 forts & heritage within 100 km of Gerger. The closest is Gerger Castle (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Mosques & dargahs near Gerger

23 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Gerger. The closest is Hayriye Cami (42 km); the best-known is Ehli Beyt Camii (48 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Gerger

12 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Gerger. The closest is Atatürk Reservoir (36 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Gerger

9 waterfalls within 100 km of Gerger. The closest is Miyelan Şelalesi (45 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Museums near Gerger

7 museums within 100 km of Gerger. The closest is Adıyaman Museum (85 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Gerger

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 100 km on the road.

  1. Start in Gerger
  2. 7 km Euphrates Cliffs · viewpoint, Siverek
  3. 34 km Atatürk Reservoir · reservoir, Kâhta
  4. 20 km Nemrut Mountain National Park · national park, Kâhta
  5. 8 km Mount Nemrut · viewpoint, Kâhta
  6. 30 km Gerger Castle · heritage site, Gerger
  7. 1 km Back to Gerger

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Gerger by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints1369Euphrates Cliffs (7 km)
    Forts & heritage1751Gerger Castle (1 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1023Hayriye Cami (42 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs312Atatürk Reservoir (36 km)
    Waterfalls29Miyelan Şelalesi (45 km)
    Museums07Adıyaman Museum (85 km)
    Caves26Sarinc Magara (29 km)
    Other attractions16Nimrud Dag (31 km)
    Parks03Turgut Özal Tabiat Parkı (89 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens22Nemrut Dağ (31 km)
    Buddhist sites11Mor Bar Sauma Monastery (29 km)
    Beaches & coast01Plaj (92 km)

    Gerger: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Gerger?

    Gerger Castle (heritage site, about 1 km), Euphrates Cliffs (viewpoint, about 7 km), Mount Nemrut (viewpoint, about 31 km), Nemrut Mountain National Park (national park, about 35 km), Atatürk Reservoir (reservoir, about 36 km), Haydarlar Mountain (viewpoint, about 18 km).

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

    51 places on Spotwander: 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 forts & heritage, 10 mosques & dargahs, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Gerger?

    Euphrates Cliffs, about 7 km by road; Haydarlar Mountain (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Gerger?

    Gerger Castle, about 1 km by road; Kepirkuyu (26 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Gerger?

    Hayriye Cami, about 42 km by road; Hamidiye Camii (42 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Gerger?

    Start in Gerger, visit Euphrates Cliffs, then Atatürk Reservoir, then Nemrut Mountain National Park, then Mount Nemrut, then Gerger Castle, and drive back — about 100 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Gerger?

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

    Towns near Gerger

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