Don’t miss out on Tehran’s tourist attractions in winter!

If you think that with the end of autumn and the beginning of winter, the beauty of nature fades away and you should become sedentary, you are mistaken. Winter activities are among the most exciting pastimes that you can engage in to create different and enjoyable days. Tehran, with its numerous attractions, offers plenty of options for winter entertainment. Winter in Tehran is fascinating, especially when the city, in addition to its surrounding mountains, is covered in white. The tourist attractions in Tehran during winter make your day special.

The cold of winter, accompanied by snow, becomes more charming and delightful. The joy of playing in the snow is something that has been with us since childhood and remains equally appealing in adulthood. Even if it doesn’t snow in Tehran, the winter in the city is still captivating due to its proximity to the foothills. The view of snow-covered mountains and the nature that can be reached with just a few hours of driving motivates many to plan half-day trips during this season.

In this article from Gulf City Pedia, we plan to take you on a delightful winter day in three different points of Tehran. Gardens, ski resorts, and villages around Tehran are the areas that become more attractive during winter in Tehran. In the following, join us in introducing Tehran’s tourist attractions in winter.

Tehran Gardens – Excellent Choice for Snow Play

Tehran’s gardens are an excellent choice among the tourist attractions in Tehran during winter, especially if it has snowed! If you are looking for an affordable and hassle-free indoor recreation within the city, you should head to Tehran’s gardens. Tehran has a large number of small and large gardens, and even the count of them has slipped from our hands. However, if you plan to go to a garden for winter recreation, you should visit a few specific ones. These gardens in Tehran are worth visiting during winter.

• Honarmandan Park on Iran Shahr Street
• Goftogo Park on Nasr (Gisha) Street
• Shafagh Park on Yousef Abad Street
• Saaei Park on Valiasr Street
• Mellat Park above Niavaran
• Qeytarieh Park
• Jamshidieh Park

These are some of the most beautiful gardens in Tehran for an exciting winter stroll. If it has snowed, even better! Go and enjoy snow play in these parks. Don’t forget your camera. The snowy view of the gardens with white-covered trees, slightly bent under the weight of snow, is undoubtedly a beautiful subject for photography.

Don’t Forget Tehran’s Ski Resorts!

We have previously written about the nearest ski resort to Tehran for you. Tochal, where the view from Tehran rooftops to Tochal Peak is fascinating and recommended for snow play and winter activities. Here, you have an incredible view of Tehran, especially if you take the Tochal Telecabin. Tochal also has a gondola lift that takes you closer to the peak and higher sections. We recommend reading the introduction to Tochal Ski Resort on Gulf City Pedia to learn more about the exciting activities of this complex.

Now, moving on from Tochal, you should consider visiting one of the two famous ski resorts, Dizin and Shemshak, for winter touring in Tehran. These two ski resorts in Tehran are among the oldest urban attractions in Tehran during winter. The oldest ski resorts that professionals choose for skiing. Shemshak is a famous international ski resort in Tehran that has been active since 1958. The skiing season in this resort usually starts in early December and continues until mid-April. Some years, this time frame may be shorter or longer, depending on weather conditions.

Dizin is the second famous and ancient ski resort in Tehran, named after the region in Karaj County. It is one of the most important ski resorts in Iran and the Middle East, located about 70 kilometers from Karaj, a bit farther from Tehran compared to other ski resorts. If you choose Dizin for snow play and skiing, you can spend the night in a suite apartment or villa in Karaj or Karadon, making your evening a unique experience.

Tehran’s Restaurants – Nighttime Hangouts in Winter

In an era where we see a new foreign restaurant or fast food joint every day, traditional restaurants are not seen as much as they should be. Yet, some still believe that a proper lunch at a traditional restaurant is not surpassed even by the best pizza in the city. In our opinion, one of the entertainments that can be arranged for Tehran touring in winter is visiting traditional city restaurants that you may not have noticed before. In these restaurants, unlike new ones with modern spaces, your food is served in a warm and intimate atmosphere. After eating for a while on the table, you can sit back on a bed again and enjoy being together in a different way.

One good traditional restaurant you can visit is “Ali Ghaapoo Restaurant” in Tehran. As the name suggests, Ali Ghaapoo is a completely traditional restaurant. Besides its name, Ali Ghaapoo has all the factors of a traditional restaurant. Live music is available, its decorations and decor are traditional, and the menu includes a variety of Iranian and authentic dishes.

Another option is the coffee shop and traditional restaurant “Azari,” which is a great choice for winter touring in Tehran. Although it is usually challenging to find a good traditional restaurant in Tehran, usually one lingers in one place, Azari Coffee Shop and Traditional Restaurant are an exception. With a love for Azerbaijani cuisine, many are drawn to it from various parts of Tehran to sit together with family or friends in a cozy and comfortable place and have a meal.

Azari Restaurant is 140 years old and is registered as a cultural heritage. Therefore, it is considered one of Tehran’s standing and delightful attractions.

Winter and the Unique Nature of Surrounding Villages

Finally, the last item on the list of Tehran’s tourist attractions in winter is touring the villages around the capital. This attractive and enjoyable pastime not only has no special cost for you but is also quite entertaining. Of course, if you plan to stay overnight in that area, you need to consider the cost of your overnight stay. For example, Lavasan in Tehran is one of the places you should visit at least once in winter, enjoying the cool air and snowy views of the village gardens. You can even spend the night in a villa with an extraordinary view.

In addition to Lavasan, you can visit Shookrabad village, which has a waterfall that is also enjoyable in winter. Beyond Shookrabad, Abyaneh village is another suitable option for winter touring around Tehran. Abyaneh is one of the villages that is beautiful and worth seeing in every season, and during winter, it is often chosen for snow play. Dasht-e Havij is one of the most famous attractions of this village, which is always white during winter.

Now tell us, what other suggestions do you have for snowy trips among Tehran’s tourist attractions in winter?