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Gümüşhane
Spend 1–2 days for mountain trekking and historic sites; reach by bus from Trabzon (≈1 h 45 min) or drive the E97.
Gümüşhane sits in the Eastern Black Sea mountains, offering trekking, a Byzantine castle and a mining‑heritage museum. The town is small, so a day‑trip covers the main sights; an extra night lets you hike to Lake Limni or Yılanlı Plateau.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- TRY
- Best months
- May–Oct
- avoid Dec–Feb (snow and road closures)
- Airport
- TZX
- Nights
- 1–2
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Rules in force · 5
- Türkiye (Turkey) ↗Check whether your passport is visa-exempt; if it is not, apply only at evisa.gov.tr — lookalike sites charge extra and some sell nothing.
- Türkiye (Turkey) ↗At mosques cover shoulders and knees, take shoes off at the door, and women carry a headscarf; stay out during prayer times.
- Türkiye (Turkey) ↗Taxis must run the taximeter; refuse flat quotes, or book through BiTaksi or Uber so the ride is logged.
- Türkiye (Turkey) ↗Carry lira in small notes for tea, markets, tips and toilets; prices move with inflation, so treat every printed price as dated.
- Türkiye (Turkey) ↗Do not take stones, coins or tiles from ancient sites, and export no antiques without a museum certificate; travellers have been detained at airport customs.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Gümüşhane112 ▾
- General emergency112
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Gümüşhane, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Turkish lira (₺, TRY).Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckTurkcell, Vodafone and Türk Telekom sell tourist SIMs at airports (passport needed); they are dearer than in town shops — check.Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- Tap waterTap water is treated and chlorinated but tastes of it; locals buy bottled or 19-litre dispenser water.Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- TippingcheckSit-down restaurant: 5–10% in cash, even if the card machine does not offer a tip; check for a 'servis' charge first.Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe; watch mountain weather and keep valuables in a hotel safe.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and restaurants; squat toilets (alaturka) in older mosques and bus stops.Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- Emergency numbers112 General emergency (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidayscheckMany museums close Monday (Topkapı closes Tuesday) — check; mosques close to visitors during the five daily prayers and Friday midday…Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportTZX Trabzon Airport.
- Getting aroundPublic buses and dolmuşes run from Trabzon (≈1 h 45 min).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee in a café₺8–12 (≈ under US$1)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (first km)₺15–20 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per person₺150 (≈ US$4)
- Mid-range bedDouble room (2‑person), a night, per room₺600 (≈ US$15)
- High-end bedDouble room (2‑person), a night, per room₺900 (≈ US$25)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₺120 (≈ US$3) · Mid ₺200 (≈ US$5) · High ₺350 (≈ US$9)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- TZX Trabzon Airport
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Feb
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Mar
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Apr
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jun
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Sep
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Oct
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Nov
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Dec
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C) low), wettest Jun (9 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Gümüşhane: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
5 rd
Feb
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
5 rd
Mar
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
6 rd
Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
7 rd
May
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
8 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
9 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9 rd
Aug
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9 rd
Sep
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
8 rd
Oct
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
7 rd
Nov
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
6 rd
Dec
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Public buses and dolmuşes run from Trabzon (≈1 h 45 min). For scattered attractions, rent a car or use a taxi; roads are mountainous.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Lake Limni National Park
goDoor to door: ≈1 h total
Drive north via E97, 30 min
Scenic lake, easy trails.
Yılanlı Plateau & Artabel Lakes
cautionDoor to door: ≈3 h total
Drive to Gümüştuğ, then hike 2–3 h
Long hike; suitable for fit walkers.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Ramada by Wyndham
Clean, north edge of town; good base for hikes.
Gümüş Otel
Renovated 2024/25, modern rooms.
Atalay Otel
Central but limited parking.
Çimenler Otel
B&B double 2000 TL; simple but tidy.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₺150–250 (≈ US$4–7) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₺250–400 (≈ US$7–10) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hostel dorm bed2 × 3 nights × ₺250 | ₺1,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × ₺200 | ₺1,200 |
| Trip total≈ ₺450 per person per day, bed included | ₺2,700≈ US$70 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee in a café | ₺8–12 (≈ under US$1) |
| Kıymalı pide (meat pizza) | ₺15–25 (≈ under US$1) |
| Lamb chop (kuzu pirzola) | ₺30–45 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Taxi (first km) | ₺15–20 (≈ under US$1) |
| Bus ticket Trabzon → Gümüşhane | ₺30–45 (≈ US$1–2) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Limited public transport; plan a vehicle for hikes.
- Winter snow can close mountain passes.
- Some hamams closed after 2024 restoration.
Emergency numbers
- General emergency
- 112
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Emergency
- General emergency112
- Police (non‑emergency)155
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Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Gümüşhane. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Oct · avoid Dec–Feb (snow and road closures) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
- officialGümüşhane official website
- secondaryWikidata – Gümüşhane
- secondaryWikivoyage: Gümüşhane, revision 5159750 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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