Kota Batu district, East Java, Indonesia

Places to visit near Batu

Batu is a town in Kota Batu district, East Java, Indonesia, home to about 75,631 people. Within 50 km by road there are 168 places to visit — 42 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 churches, 22 forts & heritage and 18 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Museum Angkut (2 km), Jawa Timur Park 1 (2 km) and Gunung Buthak (15 km).

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Batu, East Java
Batu, Kota Batu district, East Java, Indonesia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Batu at a glance

Location
Kota Batu district, East Java, Indonesia
Population
about 75,631
Coordinates
7.8700° S, 112.5283° E
Places within 50 km
168 (25 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, 346 km

Top places to visit near Batu

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Batu: 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 Batu

45 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Batu. The closest is Gunung Gerbek (5 km); the best-known is Gunung Buthak (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Batu

29 churches within 100 km of Batu. The closest is Gereja Katolik Gembala Baik (1 km); the best-known is Museum Brawijaya (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Batu

26 forts & heritage within 100 km of Batu. The closest is Ateng Batu (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Mosques & dargahs near Batu

22 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Batu. The closest is Masjid Agung An-Nur' (1 km); the best-known is Singosari Temple (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Batu

20 waterfalls within 100 km of Batu. The closest is Coban Teyeng (1 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Temples near Batu

16 temples within 100 km of Batu. The closest is Pura Dhali Agrahita (6 km); the best-known is Candi Badut (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Batu

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 66 km on the road.

  1. Start in Batu
  2. 2 km Museum Angkut · museum, Kota Batu
  3. 1 km Jawa Timur Park 1 · park, Kota Batu
  4. 13 km Gunung Buthak · viewpoint, Blitar
  5. 18 km Candi Badut · temple, Kabupaten Malang
  6. 13 km Singosari Temple · mosque or dargah, Kabupaten Malang
  7. 19 km Back to Batu

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Within 15 km of Batu

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Batu by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Hill stations & viewpoints4245Gunung Gerbek (5 km)
Churches2629Gereja Katolik Gembala Baik (1 km)
Forts & heritage2226Ateng Batu (4 km)
Mosques & dargahs1822Masjid Agung An-Nur' (1 km)
Waterfalls1920Coban Teyeng (1 km)
Temples1416Pura Dhali Agrahita (6 km)
Museums1215Museum Angkut (2 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs27Bendungan Lahor (40 km)
Parks44Jawa Timur Park 1 (2 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens34Batu Secret Zoo (3 km)
Buddhist sites33Vihara Vimalakirti Batu (1 km)
Caves33Goa Djepang (10 km)
Beaches & coast03Wedi Ireng Beach (70 km)
Other attractions01Sembung (64 km)

Batu: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Batu?

Museum Angkut (museum, about 2 km), Jawa Timur Park 1 (park, about 2 km), Gunung Buthak (viewpoint, about 15 km), Candi Badut (temple, about 16 km), Singosari Temple (mosque or dargah, about 19 km), Carriage of Death (museum, about 19 km).

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

168 places on Spotwander: 42 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 churches, 22 forts & heritage, 18 mosques & dargahs, 19 waterfalls.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Batu?

Gunung Gerbek, about 5 km by road; Gunung Banyak (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Batu?

Gereja Katolik Gembala Baik, about 1 km by road; Kapel Katolik Regina Apostolorum (2 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Batu?

Ateng Batu, about 4 km by road; Candi Songgoriti (5 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Batu?

Start in Batu, visit Museum Angkut, then Jawa Timur Park 1, then Gunung Buthak, then Candi Badut, then Singosari Temple, and drive back — about 66 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Batu?

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 Batu from Lovina?

About 346 km by road (277 km in a straight line).

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