Ardahan
Pontic Mountains › Eastern Pontic Mountains
About Ardahan
A rugged frontier outpost where ancient fortress ruins meet the wild, windswept plains of the high Anatolian plateau.
Highlights
- Caspian-gateway culture
- Medieval basalt fortress
- High-altitude steppe
- Traditional honey production
Key Facts
- Altitude: 1958m
- MTB trails: 1.2km
Ski Area
Weather and 10-day forecast for Ardahan
- Today: 4 to 8 °C, rain, 0 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 3310 m (3210 to 3350 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 1 | 4 / 8 °C | rain | dry | 0 h sun |
| Fri, Oct 2 | 5 / 11 °C | rain showers | dry | 1 h sun |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 2 / 9 °C | overcast | dry | 2 h sun |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 0 / 12 °C | clear sky | dry | 9 h sun |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 1 / 14 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 5 h sun |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 6 / 12 °C | rain showers | dry | 1 h sun |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 5 / 14 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 6 h sun |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 4 / 16 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 6 / 17 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 7 / 18 °C | clear sky | dry | 9 h sun |
Things to do in Ardahan
Mountain biking near Ardahan
- ovapınar köyü-yayla bağlantı yolu
Getting to Ardahan
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Kars Airport (KSY), 74 km away, about 2h37 by road