16.02.2026 02:03
Uludağ, one of Turkey's popular winter tourism centers, was flooded with visitors taking advantage of the sunny weather. While enjoyable moments were experienced at the summit of Uludağ, where the air temperature approached 10 degrees, citizens wanting to descend at the end of the day had to wait for a long time due to the approximately 1-kilometer queue that formed at the cable car.
In Uludağ, one of Turkey's important winter tourism centers, the sunny weather led to a busy weekend. With the temperature rising to around 10 degrees, especially day-trippers flocked to the area.
A SUMMER-LIKE DAY AT THE PEAK
Taking advantage of the beautiful weather, citizens experienced a day reminiscent of summer at the peak. Visitors who went for nature walks, enjoyed the scenery, and spent time in the fresh air fully savored Uludağ.
ENJOYMENT TURNED INTO A NIGHTMARE ON THE DESCENT
As the day progressed, citizens heading to the cable car for their return faced a big surprise. The congestion on the cable car line quickly drew attention. Those who saw the queue extending to the hotels couldn't believe their eyes.
1 KILOMETER LONG QUEUE
Visitors wanting to descend by cable car had to move step by step in a queue approximately 1 kilometer long. The long waiting time occasionally caused reactions, and the congestion was captured on mobile phones.
Especially day-trippers experienced difficult moments due to the congestion during their return. Authorities are warning visitors to plan their return times on busy days.