Pekalongan district, Central Java, Indonesia

Places to visit near Batang

Batang is a town in Pekalongan district, Central Java, Indonesia. Within 50 km by road there are 135 places to visit — 87 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 forts & heritage, 6 churches and 7 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Museum Batik Pekalongan (9 km), Arjuna Temple (48 km) and Java (63 km).

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Batang at a glance

Location
Pekalongan district, Central Java, Indonesia
Coordinates
6.9078° S, 109.7303° E
Places within 50 km
135 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs
Nearest city
Lovina, 750 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Batang

123 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Batang. The closest is Gunung Balong (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Batang

16 forts & heritage within 100 km of Batang. The closest is Fort De Beschermer (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Batang

9 churches within 100 km of Batang. The closest is Gereja Katolik Paroki Santo Yusup Batang (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Batang

9 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Batang. The closest is Masjid Agung Kauman Pekalongan (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Batang

8 waterfalls within 100 km of Batang. The closest is Curug Semar (33 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Batang

7 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Batang. The closest is Telaga Siregar (38 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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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 28 km on the road.

  1. Start in Batang
  2. 1 km Gereja Katolik Paroki Santo Yusup Batang · church, Batang
  3. 5 km Pantai Sigandu · beach, Batang
  4. 11 km Wihara Bodhi Dharma · Buddhist site, Pekalongan
  5. 1 km Museum Batik Pekalongan · museum, Pekalongan
  6. 2 km Masjid Agung Kauman Pekalongan · mosque, Pekalongan
  7. 8 km Back to Batang

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How to reach Batang

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
Hill stations & viewpoints87123Gunung Balong (17 km)
Forts & heritage1316Fort De Beschermer (8 km)
Churches69Gereja Katolik Paroki Santo Yusup Batang (1 km)
Mosques & dargahs79Masjid Agung Kauman Pekalongan (8 km)
Waterfalls58Curug Semar (33 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs47Telaga Siregar (38 km)
Museums25Museum Batik Pekalongan (9 km)
Temples34Arjuna Temple (48 km)
Beaches & coast33Pantai Sigandu (5 km)
Caves33Goa Sumur (50 km)
Buddhist sites12Wihara Bodhi Dharma (8 km)
Other attractions12Tuk Bimo Lukar (48 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves01Java (63 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens01Kawasan Gunung Bisma (52 km)

Batang: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Batang?

Museum Batik Pekalongan (museum, about 9 km), Gereja Katolik Paroki Santo Yusup Batang (church, about 1 km), Pantai Sigandu (beach, about 5 km), Masjid Agung Kauman Pekalongan (mosque, about 8 km), Wihara Bodhi Dharma (Buddhist site, about 8 km), Fort De Beschermer (fort, about 8 km).

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

135 places on Spotwander: 87 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 forts & heritage, 6 churches, 7 mosques & dargahs, 5 waterfalls.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Batang?

Gunung Balong, about 17 km by road; Gunung Pagergunung (20 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Batang?

Fort De Beschermer, about 8 km by road; Kantor Karesidenan Pekalongan (9 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Batang?

Gereja Katolik Paroki Santo Yusup Batang, about 1 km by road; Gereja Katolik Paroki Santo Petrus Pekalongan (9 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Batang?

Start in Batang, visit Gereja Katolik Paroki Santo Yusup Batang, then Pantai Sigandu, then Wihara Bodhi Dharma, then Museum Batik Pekalongan, then Masjid Agung Kauman Pekalongan, and drive back — about 28 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Batang?

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

How far is Batang from Lovina?

About 750 km by road (600 km in a straight line).

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