BELGRAD FOREST is located 15 km northwest of Istanbul and because of its pristine nature and wildlife that attracts a lot of tourists, especially in the summer, this forest can be a good haven calm, rest and relaxation.

Belgrade Forest plays an important role in the region. It is the natural habitat for a large number of birds, reptiles and mammals.

More than 71 types of birds and 18 types of mammals live in this forest.
As for plants, oak trees make up the largest number of small-leafed trees in this forest, after that the oriental birch, trumpet ray and Anatolian chestnut trees are the main vegetation of Belgrade forests.

There are many recreation areas in Belgrad Forest. Barbecue is free in most of them. It just has a small fee. You can take advantage of the tables around, but it is useful to take your own chair in case the tables are full.

If you are traveling with your children or in a group, we recommend  visiting the Forest Kemerburgaz adventure park with a high rope track, zip line, go-kart track and much more.

HOW TO GET THERE ?

Belgrad Forest is situated on the northwest part of the city, at Sariyer district.

It is located 5 kilometers from Cayirbasi and 6 kilometers from Buyukdere. You can follow the Cayirbasi-Bahcekoy line to reach here from the city center, and consider the Alibeykoy – Kemerburgaz – Terkos line as a second option.

You can use bus lines 42T, 42R, 42M, 42HM or 153.

There is a bus named D2 that passes through Besiktas and leaves every 2.5 hours on Saturdays and Sundays. It is possible to reach Belgrad Forest by this bus. The first voyage of the buses starts at 06:30 in the morning.