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Located in northwestern Turkey at the foot of Mount Uludağ, south of the Sea of Marmara. Bursa was the first capital of the Ottoman Empire and impresses with the Green Mosque, magnificent caravanserais, and traditional thermal baths. Mount Uludağ offers skiing in winter and hiking in summer, while İskender kebab is the city's signature culinary speciality.

What awaits you

City tripSkiingHikingMuseumsLocal cuisineNature

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Best time to visit

June–August: up to 39°C with 14h of sunshine per day.

Insider tip: November — a pleasant 19°C with fewer visitors.

Cooler winters (13°C). Best visited in June–August.

Max. temperature
12°
Jan
14°
Feb
16°
Mar
24°
Apr
28°
May
35°
Jun
39°
Jul
38°
Aug
33°
Sep
27°
Oct
19°
Nov
15°
Dec
Sunshine hours
7h
Jan
8h
Feb
9h
Mar
11h
Apr
12h
May
13h
Jun
14h
Jul
12h
Aug
11h
Sep
10h
Oct
8h
Nov
7h
Dec
Rain days
7d
Jan
5d
Feb
9d
Mar
4d
Apr
7d
May
6d
Jun
1d
Jul
0d
Aug
1d
Sep
1d
Oct
5d
Nov
7d
Dec

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Bursa as a Vacation Destination

Bursa is an excellent choice for city breaks, ski holidays, hiking trips. The best time to visit is June, July, August with temperatures up to 39°C.

The cost of living is moderate, offering good value for money. Campers will find pitches for both tents and caravans.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: museums and historic sites, excellent local cuisine, stunning natural landscapes.

Good to know

Price level
€€
Local languages
TR
Camping
Tent & caravan