Jepara district, Central Java, Indonesia

Places to visit near Batang

Batang is a city in Jepara district, Central Java, Indonesia, home to about 115,537 people. Within 50 km by road there are 73 places to visit — 11 forts & heritage, 16 mosques & dargahs, 8 churches and 14 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Fort Japara XVI (15 km), Pulau Panjang (17 km) and Songgo Langit Waterfall (22 km).

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Batang at a glance

Location
Jepara district, Central Java, Indonesia
Population
about 115,537
Coordinates
6.4846° S, 110.7083° E
Places within 50 km
73 (7 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for mosques & dargahs and churches
Nearest city
Lovina, 639 km

Top places to visit near Batang

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Batang: 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 Batang, by type

Forts & heritage near Batang

42 forts & heritage within 100 km of Batang. The closest is Pemakaman (9 km); the best-known is Fort Japara XVI (15 km). Best time: october to february.

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Mosques & dargahs near Batang

34 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Batang. The closest is Masjid Baitul Huda (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Batang

31 churches within 100 km of Batang. The closest is GITJ Margokerto (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Batang

28 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Batang. The closest is Pantai Empu Rancak (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Batang

16 museums within 100 km of Batang. The closest is Museum RA.Kartini (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Batang

12 waterfalls within 100 km of Batang. The closest is Air Terjun Kalen Wates (15 km); the best-known is Songgo Langit Waterfall (22 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Batang

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 76 km on the road.

  1. Start in Batang
  2. 4 km GITJ Margokerto · church, Jepara
  3. 3 km Masjid Baitul Huda · mosque, Jepara
  4. 18 km Songgo Langit Waterfall · waterfall, Jepara
  5. 28 km Fort Japara XVI · fort, Jepara
  6. 6 km Pulau Panjang · river spot, Jepara
  7. 17 km Back to Batang

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All places near Batang by distance

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Batang by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Forts & heritage1142Pemakaman (9 km)
Mosques & dargahs1634Masjid Baitul Huda (5 km)
Churches831GITJ Margokerto (4 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints1428Pantai Empu Rancak (9 km)
Museums316Museum RA.Kartini (16 km)
Waterfalls1012Air Terjun Kalen Wates (15 km)
Beaches & coast58Obyek Wisata Pantai Bandengan (13 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs24Waduk Gunungrowo (43 km)
Buddhist sites04Vihara Kinnara Kinnari (76 km)
Temples03Pura Amerta Sari (77 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves22Pulau Panjang (17 km)
Caves12Pintu Masuk Sendang Sinatah (21 km)
Other attractions02Semarang Lighthouse (76 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens11Kura-Kura Ocean Park (17 km)

Batang: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Batang?

Fort Japara XVI (fort, about 15 km), Pulau Panjang (river spot, about 17 km), Songgo Langit Waterfall (waterfall, about 22 km), GITJ Margokerto (church, about 4 km), Masjid Baitul Huda (mosque, about 5 km), Masjid Baiturrahman (mosque, about 6 km).

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

73 places on Spotwander: 11 forts & heritage, 16 mosques & dargahs, 8 churches, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to Batang?

Pemakaman, about 9 km by road; Makam Mbah Ali Muhammad (15 km) is next.

Which is the nearest dargah to Batang?

Masjid Baitul Huda, about 5 km by road; Masjid Baiturrahman (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Batang?

GITJ Margokerto, about 4 km by road; GKMI Basngsri (9 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Batang?

Start in Batang, visit GITJ Margokerto, then Masjid Baitul Huda, then Songgo Langit Waterfall, then Fort Japara XVI, then Pulau Panjang, and drive back — about 76 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Batang?

October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for mosques & dargahs and churches.

How far is Batang from Lovina?

About 639 km by road (511 km in a straight line).

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Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Batang’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.