section_path: History
section_name: History
paragraph_text: History
  
  Kartalkaya was developed as a ski resort in the 1970s. Prior to the there was no permanent settlement although the area was used for livestock grazing during the warmer part of the year.
  
  Kartalkaya has suitable conditions for alpine skiing, ski touring and cross country skiing. The duration of the skiing season is 120 days a year, between December 20 and March 20. The nearest city is Bolu, 54 km (33 mi) away. Kartalkaya is located 2.5 hours away from Esenboğa International Airport, in Ankara, and 3.5 hours away from Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, in Istanbul, by bus.
  
  On 21 January 2025, a fire broke out at the Grand Kartal Hotel in Kartalkaya. At least 78 people were killed, while 51 others were injured.