Hacılar Stream Valley

Hacılar Stream starts out at the slopes of Aydos Mountain and joins Çubuk 2 Dam Lake near Sele village. It merges with the stream of the same name near the village of Yukarıçovundur. Hacılar Stream Valley is a natural wonder with its canyons and forests. There are also Çitköy and Hacılar villages in the valley. There is Atatürk Plateau on the slopes of Aydos Mountain on the north side of the valley. Kılıçkaya Waterfall is located between Avcıova village and Hacılar village. Various hiking tours are organized along the Valley of Hacılar Stream. There are many species of birds and plants in the valley. There are Kalender Veli Tomb and Çubuk 2 Dam Lake in the south of the valley. Transportation is provided from the surrounding villages. The region is also suitable for photosafari.

Çamlıdere Culture House

Carrying Çamlıdere’s culture from the past to the present and showcasing its way of life, the Çamlıdere Culture House serves as a museum that reflects the lifestyle, traditions, and cultural values of the district’s residents from birth to death. The cultural house, whose historical architecture, ceiling decorations, and structural features have been restored in accordance with the original, welcomes visitors. Within the Culture House, there is also an Agricultural Museum. This museum exhibits historical agricultural tools such as plows, ox carts, hand mills, bellows, threshing boards, and rakes, aiming to reflect the agricultural life of the region from past to present.

Mahkemeağcin Rock Churches

Within Mahkemeağcin Village and at four separate locations along the Kızılcahamam–Güdül highway passing through the settlement, there are rock-cut settlement remains dating to the Byzantine period. These spaces were used as churches, workshops, animal shelters, and rooms associated with daily life.

Aşağıhüyük Pond

Located on the old plateau of Kızılcahamam Aşağıhüyük village, Aşağıhüyük Pond is located in Elmaçayırı area of Kurumcu Mountain and at an altitude of approximately 1,600 meters. The pond can be reached from the villages of Kurumcu and Yukarihuyuk via dirt roads in the forest. Pine and fir trees are dominant in the region. Water birds are seen in April and May.

İğdir Pond

There is İğdir Pond in Kavacık Stream Valley fed from the slopes of Hızır Mountain. İğdir Village is 2 kilometres away from Ankara- Bolu Highway. The lake is suitable for angling while the surrounding area is suitable for trekking and photo-safari.

Sarıkavak Faıry Chımneys

There are geological stalagmites at the entrance of Sarıkavak village that is 29 kilometres away from Çamlıdere district centre. Fairy chimneys, which are formed as a result of natural melting, offer a visual feast at different times of the day with the help of the sun.

Türk Telekom Museum of Telecommunication

Opened in 2002, the Türk Telekom Telecommunication Museum holds the distinction of being the first and only science and technology-based museum in Türkiye to offer hands-on education in the field of communication. All communication devices on display from the earliest Morse device to magneto telephones, plug-in switchboards, and modern video phones are in full working condition. Visitors, particularly students, are introduced to these technologies and are given the opportunity to experience them interactively

Mimarzade Mosque and Madrasah

It was built by the Ankara Mufti Mimarzade Mehmed Şakir Efendi in the 18th century. It is a rectangular structure with a roof but not a minaret. It has a longitudinal rectangular floor plan, and the narthex consists of a wide opening carried by four wooden posts. The ceiling and cellar of the prayer hall are wooden. Its plaster mihrab and pulpit are authentic. There are graves with tomb-stones in the graveyard in the courtyard of the mosque.

Nature and Anımal Museum

Located in the center of Çamlıdere, the Nature and Animal Museum holds the distinction of being the first and only one of its kind in Türkiye. The museum’s collection was created by gathering and classifying wild animals native to the Çamlıdere region that died of natural causes, as well as animals that passed away in zoos.

Black Lake

The crater lake surrounded by pine hills is located in a wide area just 35 km away from Kızılcahamam. It is possible to camp in the lake, which presents a unique view in the summer. Leech, turtle, and duck inhabit in the area where there are no social facilities. It is not possible to swim in the lake where no fish lives.

Mustafa Ayaz Foundatıon Museum Of Plastıc Arts

The museum, which exhibits works by Mustafa Ayaz from various periods, has a usable area of approximately 5,000 square meters. In addition to the museum floors, the building houses an art gallery, workshops, a library, a gift shop, and a museum café. Known as the largest museum dedicated to a living artist, the space also hosts courses.

Şeyh Ahmed Mosque

Şeyh Ahmed Mosque, located in Susuz village of Yenimahalle, was built by Sheikh Ahmed in the 15th century. Its authentic architecture was lost during the repairs made over time. Its wooden ceiling, gathering place and plaster mihrab are authentic. There are hand-drawn decorations on the ceiling beams and mouldings.