Destination

Mavi Göl (bayindir Baraji)

It is located 12 kilometers from Ankara, on the Samsun road. Covering an area of 2 thousand 400 square meters and containing giant trees, the park takes its name from the blue water with a volume of 6 million cubic meters in Bayındır Barajı. Located to the east of Ankara, Bayındır Barajı was transformed in 2005 into a recreation and entertainment center where the people of Ankara could picnic and spend pleasant time, and was opened under the name Mavi Göl.

Mavi Göl (bayindir Baraji) and 6 places around it

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Mavi Göl (bayindir Baraji)

Highlights

  • Nature

Good for

  • Nature break

Suggested visit:45 minutes

Last updated: 19 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Mavi Göl (bayindir Baraji) sits within Mamak, Ankara. The toroti catalogue holds 140 described stops across Ankara, 2 of them in Mamak.

The nearest stop is Kayak Ve Dağcilik - Elmadağ Kayak Merkezi, 7.9 km to the southwest. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

The Ankara – Trabzon route passes 620 m away, so this works as a stop along the drive.

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Frequently asked

What is Mavi Göl (bayindir Baraji)?
It is located 12 kilometers from Ankara, on the Samsun road. Covering an area of 2 thousand 400 square meters and containing giant trees, the park takes its name from the blue water with a volume of 6 million cubic meters in Bayındır Barajı. Located to the east of Ankara, Bayındır Barajı was transformed in 2005 into a recreation and entertainment center where the people of Ankara could picnic and spend pleasant time, and was opened under the name Mavi Göl.
Where is Mavi Göl (bayindir Baraji)?
Mavi Göl (bayindir Baraji) is in Mamak, Ankara.
How long does it take to visit Mavi Göl (bayindir Baraji)?
The suggested visit time for Mavi Göl (bayindir Baraji) is about 45 minutes.
What else is there to see near Mavi Göl (bayindir Baraji)?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Mavi Göl (bayindir Baraji); the closest are Kayak Ve Dağcilik - Elmadağ Kayak Merkezi, Haritacilik Müzesi, Cumhurbaşkanliği Atatürk Müze Köşk.
Is Mavi Göl (bayindir Baraji) on the way anywhere, and which route?
Mavi Göl (bayindir Baraji) lies 620 m from the Ankara – Trabzon route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.