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Aydos Forest Lake, Ortadağ
15° · Light rain nowBest time: 8 am
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Aydos Forest Lake

  • 4.25.6k reviews
  • Closed now

A pine-fringed lake in Aydos Forest with lakeside walking and picnic areas.

Quick answers

Aydos Forest Lake in short

When is Aydos Forest Lake open?

Every day, 7:30 AM–7:30 PM. Hours checked on 1 November 2026.

When is the best time to visit Aydos Forest Lake?

It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Go in daylight. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is Aydos Forest Lake indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Is Aydos Forest Lake good for kids?

Yes, it welcomes children.

How much does Aydos Forest Lake cost?

It isn't free.

Do you need to book Aydos Forest Lake?

No, you can walk in.

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How long do you need at Aydos Forest Lake?

About 2 hours.

Where is Aydos Forest Lake?

Fatih, 34882 Sancaktepe/İstanbul.

Is Aydos Forest Lake wheelchair accessible?

Accessibility: wheelchair accessible parking, wheelchair accessible entrance.

Status, rating and hours checked on 1 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from

Right now · 5:45 am

Why it fits right now

Closed right now.

Opens today 8 am.

In its favour

  • Best in the morning
  • Outdoors

Worth knowing

  • It's outdoors and wet out

15°

Light rain

Feels
16°
Rain
90%
Wind
3km/h
  1. 6amLight rain15°
  2. 7amLight rain15°
  3. 8amOvercast15°

The next five days

Best time to go

Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.

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Before you go

Plan your visit

Hours

Closed now
mondayToday
7:30 AM–7:30 PM
tuesday
7:30 AM–7:30 PM
wednesday
7:30 AM–7:30 PM
thursday
7:30 AM–7:30 PM
friday
7:30 AM–7:30 PM
saturday
7:30 AM–7:30 PM
sunday
7:30 AM–7:30 PM

Hours checked 1 Nov

Where and how

Fatih, 34882 Sancaktepe/İstanbul(opens the map)DirectionsTo Ortadağ

Good to know

  • Outdoors
  • Walk-ins welcome
  • Allow about 2 h
  • A walk
  • Step-free entrance

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.2from 5.6k reviews

Known for

  • Forest walks
  • Lakeside picnics
  • Lake scenery

What people say

Worth knowing:
Crowds, entrance and table fees, and barbecue smoke recur in review topics.

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a light layer. Leave with a rain shell. Umbrella all day.

Your full outfit
  • Light layerThe whole time
  • Rain shellThe whole time
  • UmbrellaThe whole time