Edirne City Forest, which has managed to become the pride of Edirne, is among the places visited not only by many residents of Edirne but also by people from other cities. Surrounded by green spaces and pristine forests, Edirne City Forest is located approximately 2 km from the city center of Edirne. Situated along the banks of the Meric River, this marvelous natural beauty offers you the opportunity to start spending wonderful moments with your loved ones.
About Edirne City Forest
The forest, which offers free entry, also features trees with unique characteristics. Among these are pear, medlar, and fruit-bearing elm trees. Visitors to Edirne City Forest can enjoy not only the fresh air and beautiful greenery but also services like Ready-to-Use Barbecue, a Market Service, a Butcher's Section, entertainment areas, and designated picnic spots. Thanks to these facilities, your day in Edirne City Forest can be much more enjoyable. The forest's recreational features, including a variety of games for children, bring joy to kids while delighting adults as well.
The Izzet Arseven Recreation Area section of the Edirne City Forest is managed and leased from the Edirne Metropolitan Municipality by a private company that provides barbecue, picnic, and market services. The tables and barbecue setups in the area allow for a comfortable and eco-friendly picnic experience.
Although the coastal strip along the Meriç River has lost some of its natural charm due to concrete construction following a rehabilitation project, the forest remains a preferred spot thanks to its proximity to the city center.
Activities in Edirne City Forest
- During the summer, you can take a horse-drawn carriage tour of the forest for a fee.
- Enjoy a fun day with barbecue services provided by the Tunca company or prepare your own barbecue and picnic.
- Nature photographers can capture beautiful images thanks to the variety of plants, trees, and wildlife. You can also photograph the majestic views of the Meriç River.
- Best of all, close your eyes and listen to the magnificent sounds of nature and the chirping of birds.
- Take a bike tour during the summer months.
How to Get to Edirne City Forest
The exact address of the forest is Karaagac District, Lozan Street, No:10. Located in the central part of Edirne, the forest is easily accessible without any transportation issues. To reach the city forest, you need to use the Edirne-Karaagaç road.
Moreover, since there are bus services from many cities across Turkey to Edirne, you can visit Edirne City Forest without any hassle whenever you want.
From Edirne city center, head toward Karaağaç and follow the road along the Tunca River. You will come across the Tunca Bridge, cross it, and then proceed to the Meric Bridge. Once you cross the Meric Bridge, you will find the City Forest entrance sign.
ETUS Edirne public transport lines 3/C and 6/A pass through Karaagac.
The route of the ETUS 3/C (Karaagac-Bus Terminal) line is as follows:
Karaagac / Sogutluk / Between Two Bridges / Bostan Market / Tarlakapi / Carrefour / Selimiye State Hospital / University (Ayse Kadın Campus) / Nursing Home / Gendarmerie / Acar Park / Plevne Primary School / Araz Cafe / New TOKI / New State Hospital / Fatih Mosque / Transformer / Hacıkuşlar / Fine Arts High School / Balkan Campus / Ahmet Karadeniz Campus and Bus Terminal.
The route of the ETUS 6/A (Old TOKI-Karaagac) line is as follows:
Old TOKI / TOKI Mosque / Belkoop / Sukrupasa Barracks / Last Grocery Store / Kiyik Police Station / Kiyik Center / Health Directorate / Public Education Center / Under the Plane Trees / Banks / Fish Market / Monday Market / Between Two Bridges / Emirgan / Sogutluk / Forest Management / Cafes / Icehouse / Karaagac / Cinaralti Mosque and Science High School.
