Pınarbaşı district, Kayseri, Turkey

Places to visit near Kaynar

Kaynar is a town in Pınarbaşı district, Kayseri, Turkey. Within 50 km by road there are 170 places to visit — 157 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 forts & heritage, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 2 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Sultanhan Caravanserai (61 km), Şarkışla Ulu Cami (63 km) and Gazibey Barajı (64 km).

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Kaynar at a glance

Location
Pınarbaşı district, Kayseri, Turkey
Coordinates
38.8992° N, 36.4542° E
Places within 50 km
170
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 Kaynar

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Kaynar: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Kaynar

250 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Kaynar. The closest is Beyaz (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Beyaz · viewpoint · Pınarbaşı · ~4 km
  • Boğa · viewpoint · Pınarbaşı · ~4 km
  • Akfatma Düzü · viewpoint · Pınarbaşı · ~5 km
  • Boz · viewpoint · Pınarbaşı · ~7 km
  • Cin · viewpoint · Pınarbaşı · ~9 km
  • Beşerekyolu · viewpoint · Pınarbaşı · ~12 km

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Forts & heritage near Kaynar

18 forts & heritage within 100 km of Kaynar. The closest is Şerefiye Kalesi (24 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Kaynar

6 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Kaynar. The closest is Bahçecik Reservoır (31 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Mosques & dargahs near Kaynar

5 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Kaynar. The closest is Şerefiye Camii (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Kaynar

3 waterfalls within 100 km of Kaynar. The closest is Şelale Parkı (26 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Caves near Kaynar

2 caves within 100 km of Kaynar. The closest is Mal Cave (50 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Kaynar

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 26 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kaynar
  2. 5 km Akfatma Düzü · viewpoint, Pınarbaşı
  3. 3 km Beyaz · viewpoint, Pınarbaşı
  4. 1 km Boğa · viewpoint, Pınarbaşı
  5. 6 km Boz · viewpoint, Pınarbaşı
  6. 2 km Cin · viewpoint, Pınarbaşı
  7. 9 km Back to Kaynar

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From travellers near Kaynar

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How to reach Kaynar

    All places near Kaynar by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Kaynar by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints157250Beyaz (4 km)
    Forts & heritage618Şerefiye Kalesi (24 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs26Bahçecik Reservoır (31 km)
    Mosques & dargahs25Şerefiye Camii (25 km)
    Other attractions14Melikgazi Türbesi (35 km)
    Waterfalls13Şelale Parkı (26 km)
    Caves12Mal Cave (50 km)

    Kaynar: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Kaynar?

    Beyaz (viewpoint, about 4 km), Boğa (viewpoint, about 4 km), Akfatma Düzü (viewpoint, about 5 km), Boz (viewpoint, about 7 km), Cin (viewpoint, about 9 km), Beşerekyolu (viewpoint, about 12 km).

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

    170 places on Spotwander: 157 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 forts & heritage, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 mosques & dargahs, 1 attraction.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Kaynar?

    Beyaz, about 4 km by road; Boğa (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Kaynar?

    Şerefiye Kalesi, about 24 km by road; Atatürk Heykeli (26 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Kaynar?

    Bahçecik Reservoır, about 31 km by road; Bahçecik Dam (36 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Kaynar?

    Start in Kaynar, visit Akfatma Düzü, then Beyaz, then Boğa, then Boz, then Cin, and drive back — about 26 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Kaynar?

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

    Towns near Kaynar

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