Batam district, Batam, Indonesia

Places to visit near Batam

Batam is a city in Batam district, Batam, Indonesia, home to about 1,164,352 people. Within 50 km by road there are 213 places to visit — 21 parks, 25 forts & heritage, 8 mosques & dargahs and 22 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are GBI Tabgha Bengkong (1 km), Mesjid (8 km) and Batam Island (8 km).

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Batam, Batam
Batam, Batam district, Batam, Indonesia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Batam at a glance

Location
Batam district, Batam, Indonesia
Population
about 1,164,352
Coordinates
1.1494° N, 104.0249° E
Places within 50 km
213 (141 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks and mosques & dargahs
Nearest city
Lovina, 1999 km
Airport
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), 30 km

Top places to visit near Batam

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Batam: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Batam, by type

Parks near Batam

34 parks within 100 km of Batam. The closest is Parkland Green (27 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

  • Parkland Green · park · Central Region · ~27 km · Highly rated · Must-see
  • Merlion Park · park · Central Region · ~30 km · Very popular · Must-see
  • Pasir Ris Town Park · park · East Region · ~33 km · Well liked · Must-see
  • Esplanade Park · park · Central Region · ~31 km · Highly rated · Must-see
  • Southern Ridges · park · Central Region · ~35 km · Highly rated · Must-see
  • Hort Park · park · Central Region · ~36 km · Highly rated · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Batam

27 forts & heritage within 100 km of Batam. The closest is Simpang Kuda (2 km); the best-known is Fort Canning Park (32 km). Best time: october to february.

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Mosques & dargahs near Batam

24 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Batam. The closest is Masjid Agung Batam (5 km); the best-known is Mesjid (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Batam

24 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Batam. The closest is Kebun Binatang Mini (2 km); the best-known is Cloud Forest (29 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Buddhist sites near Batam

22 buddhist sites within 100 km of Batam. The closest is Temple Yuan Tian Sha (1 km); the best-known is Buddha Tooth Relic Temple (31 km). Best time: october to march.

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Beaches & coast near Batam

18 beaches & coast within 100 km of Batam. The closest is P Pantai Stres (4 km); the best-known is Batam Island (8 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Batam

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 73 km on the road.

  1. Start in Batam
  2. 8 km Mesjid · mosque or dargah, Batam
  3. 5 km Batam Island · island, Batam
  4. 33 km Parkland Green · park, Central Region
  5. 1 km East Coast Park · beach, Central Region
  6. 26 km GBI Tabgha Bengkong · church, Batam
  7. 0 km Back to Batam

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From travellers near Batam

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How to reach Batam

  • By air: Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), Singapore — about 30 km by road
  • By road from Lovina: about 1999 km · directions
  • By road from Canggu: about 2055 km · directions
  • By road from Ubud: about 2056 km · directions

All places near Batam by distance

Within 15 km of Batam

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Batam by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Other attractions4345Klenteng Happy Garden (3 km)
Parks2134Parkland Green (27 km)
Forts & heritage2527Simpang Kuda (2 km)
Mosques & dargahs824Masjid Agung Batam (5 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens2224Kebun Binatang Mini (2 km)
Buddhist sites2022Temple Yuan Tian Sha (1 km)
Beaches & coast1418P Pantai Stres (4 km)
Museums1018Batam 3D Museum (3 km)
Churches1317GBI Tabgha Bengkong (1 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints1315Bukit Senyum (2 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves715Pulau Bokor (7 km)
Temples1112Sri Senpaga Vinayagar Temple (28 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs59Waduk Ladi (6 km)
Waterfalls13Air Terjun Tiban (8 km)

Batam: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Batam?

GBI Tabgha Bengkong (church, about 1 km), Mesjid (mosque or dargah, about 8 km), Batam Island (island, about 8 km), East Coast Park (beach, about 26 km), Parkland Green (park, about 27 km), Marina Barrage (dam, about 28 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Batam?

213 places on Spotwander: 43 other attractions, 21 parks, 25 forts & heritage, 8 mosques & dargahs, 22 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest park to Batam?

Parkland Green, about 27 km by road; Youth Olympic Park (30 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Batam?

Simpang Kuda, about 2 km by road; Taman Rusa (Chital Deer) Pacific Palace Hotel (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest dargah to Batam?

Masjid Agung Batam, about 5 km by road; Masjid Amanatul Haq (8 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Batam?

Start in Batam, visit Mesjid, then Batam Island, then Parkland Green, then East Coast Park, then GBI Tabgha Bengkong, and drive back — about 73 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Batam?

October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks and mosques & dargahs.

How do I reach Batam?

By air: Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), about 30 km by road. By road: 1999 km from Lovina.

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Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Batam’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Batam on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.