Karabük is a small industrial city in northwestern Turkey's Western Black Sea region, best known as the gateway to Safranbolu — a UNESCO World Heritage Site of 17th-century Ottoman merchant houses, ancient hans, and cobblestone lanes. Beyond Safranbolu, the province rewards visitors with deep river canyons, ancient Phrygian-era ruins at Eskipazar, dense Black Sea forests, and the dramatic Tokatlı Canyon.
Karabük is connected to the national rail network and has good intercity bus services. Within the province, dolmuş (shared minibuses) are the primary public option. The nearest major airports are Zonguldak Çaycuma (ZOG, ~80 km) and Ankara Esenboğa (ESB, ~215 km). Driving is the most flexible way to reach the Tokatlı Canyon and Yenice Forest.
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