Gabala
| Place | Why go | Before you go |
|---|---|---|
| The Tufandag cable car | Four cable car lines up to the Tufandag peaks with views over the forests, and skiing in winter. | About 3.5 hours from Baku |
| Nohur Lake | A calm lake among green hills, with restaurants and seating on the shore. | About 5 km from Gabala |
| The Seven Beauties waterfall | A forest waterfall of seven steps, three of them visible. | Near Gabala |
| Gabaland | A family amusement park in the middle of nature. | Gabala |
Sheki
| Place | Why go | Before you go |
|---|---|---|
| The Palace of the Sheki Khans | An 18th-century palace with stained-glass windows, on the World Heritage list. | About 1.5 hours from Gabala |
| The Sheki caravanserai | An old stone caravanserai with a courtyard and arches on the Silk Road. | Central Sheki |
| Kish village | A mountain village with an ancient Albanian church. | About 10 minutes from Sheki |
Shahdag and Quba
| Place | Why go | Before you go |
|---|---|---|
| Shahdag resort | A mountain resort for skiing in winter, and cable cars and nature in summer. | Qusar, about 3 hours from Baku |
| Laza village and its waterfalls | A village among towering mountains streaming with waterfalls. | Near Shahdag |
| Khinalig village | One of the highest inhabited villages in the Caucasus, with stone houses above the clouds. | About 2 hours from Quba |
Tips before you go
- Saudis can visit Azerbaijan visa-free under a temporary waiver valid until February 2027.
- Summer is for the greenery and lakes, winter for snow and skiing at Shahdag and Tufandag.
- Combine Gabala and Sheki in one trip, and Shahdag in another from Baku.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the top things to do in Gabala?
The Tufandag cable car, Nohur Lake, the Seven Beauties waterfall, Gabaland, and nearby the Sheki Khans' palace.
How far is Gabala from Baku?
About 3.5 hours by car.
Where can I ski in Azerbaijan?
At Shahdag resort near Qusar, and at Tufandag in Gabala.
Planning your trip to Azerbaijan? Read Travel to Azerbaijan from Saudi Arabia.
Last updated: October 2026. The information is for guidance only; ticket prices and opening hours are set by each attraction and may change, so check them on the official website before you go.