Tuz Gölü is in Şereflikoçhisar, Ankara.

How long does it take to visit Tuz Gölü?

The suggested visit time for Tuz Gölü is about 45 minutes.

Is Tuz Gölü on the way anywhere, and which route?

Tuz Gölü lies 5.2 km from the Istanbul – Nevsehir route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.

Destination

Tuz Gölü

Tuz Gölü, Turkey's second largest lake by surface area, is located at the deepest point of a wide tectonic depression buried between the surrounding plateaus. Under less rainy climatic conditions, the lake's surface area has shrunk. The lake, which has become even smaller over time, has reached its present state. 40% of Turkey's salt requirement is supplied from this lake.

Şereflikoçhisar, Ankara

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Highlights

Nature

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Suggested visit:45 minutes

Tuz Gölü, Turkey's second largest lake by surface area, is located at the deepest point of a wide tectonic depression buried among the surrounding plateaus. Under less rainy climatic conditions, the lake's surface area decreased. The lake, which shrank even more over time, reached its present state. 40% of Turkey's salt requirement is met from this lake.

Last updated: 19 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Tuz Gölü sits within Şereflikoçhisar, Ankara. The toroti catalogue holds 140 described stops across Ankara, 1 of them in Şereflikoçhisar.

The Istanbul – Nevsehir route passes 5.2 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.

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Routes that pass close by

Istanbul – Nevsehir5.2 km Ankara – Adana5.3 km Ankara – Erzurum5.3 km Ankara – Kayseri5.3 km Ankara – Mersin5.3 km Ankara – Nevsehir5.3 km

Frequently asked

What is Tuz Gölü?: Tuz Gölü, Turkey's second largest lake by surface area, is located at the deepest point of a wide tectonic depression buried between the surrounding plateaus. Under less rainy climatic conditions, the lake's surface area has shrunk. The lake, which has become even smaller over time, has reached its present state. 40% of Turkey's salt requirement is supplied from this lake.
Where is Tuz Gölü?: Tuz Gölü is in Şereflikoçhisar, Ankara.
How long does it take to visit Tuz Gölü?: The suggested visit time for Tuz Gölü is about 45 minutes.
Is Tuz Gölü on the way anywhere, and which route?: Tuz Gölü lies 5.2 km from the Istanbul – Nevsehir route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.