Sera Lake, or Sera Gölü, is a nature park in the Akçaabat district of Trabzon, with lakeside walks, picnicking and other recreation described by local authorities. Its setting and distance from the city make it a practical outing from central Trabzon.
- Location: Yıldızlı Mahallesi, Akçaabat, Trabzon
- From Trabzon: 12 km, according to Trabzon Metropolitan Municipality
- Lake dimensions: 1,200 m long, with an average width of 150 m
- Access: Entry is open to visitors; confirm current hours and arrangements before setting out
Where is Sera Lake?
Sera Lake is in Yıldızlı Mahallesi, in Trabzon’s Akçaabat district. Trabzon Metropolitan Municipality gives the distance as 12 km from Trabzon and 8 km from Akçaabat. The address is Sera Gölü Caddesi, Yıldızlı Mahallesi, Akçaabat, Trabzon.
The lake formed in 1950, when a landslide blocked the Sera Stream in its valley. It is 1,200 m long, averages 150 m wide and reaches a maximum depth of 20 m. Sera Lake Nature Park was declared a nature park on 24 April 2010.
How do you reach Sera Lake from Trabzon?
On the drive, the route follows the Trabzon–Akçaabat road before turning south; Sera Lake is about 9.5 km from Park Square Hotel.
The Ministry of Culture and Tourism describes a route from Trabzon along 7 km of the Trabzon–Akçaabat road, followed by a turn south onto a gravel road. Akçaabat Municipality’s directions say to head south from Yıldızlı and continue about 2 km over the Sera Stream to reach the lake.
Minibuses run between Trabzon and Akçaabat 24 hours a day. If you plan to use public transport, check the route and the onward connection to the lakeside before leaving.
The lake is also easy to place within a wider city plan: a one-day route through Trabzon can help you think about how to combine time in the city with an outing beyond it.
What can you do around the water?
Trabzon Metropolitan Municipality describes the lakeside as suitable for walking and picnicking, with day-use recreation facilities. The Ministry of Culture and Tourism describes a camping and picnic area and says fishing is allowed.
Akçaabat Municipality says you can take a canoe tour, eat at lakeside restaurants and use gazebos managed by Trabzon Metropolitan Municipality. The park has social facilities operated by the metropolitan municipality, rentable gazebos for a fee and private businesses around the lake. For a different kind of outing on the coast, compare the lake with Trabzon’s beach options.
Check facilities and current access
Published opening hours range from 08:00–18:00 to 08:00–20:00 daily. Entry is open to visitors, but no admission fee is stated. Because hours and facilities can change, check the official site before you go.
Accessibility access and a guidance service are available among the park’s accessibility features. Check current arrangements directly if you need specific access support or want to confirm which facilities are operating.
FAQs
What is Sera Lake also called?
It is also known as Sera Gölü.
How deep is Sera Lake?
The lake’s maximum depth is 20 m.
Can you picnic at Sera Lake?
Yes. Local authorities describe the lakeside as suitable for picnicking and mention day-use recreation facilities.
Is there an admission fee?
Entry is open to visitors, but no admission fee is stated.