Bukittinggi district, West Sumatra, Indonesia

Places to visit near Bukittinggi

Bukittinggi is a town in Bukittinggi district, West Sumatra, Indonesia, home to about 98,746 people. Within 50 km by road there are 192 places to visit — 103 mosques & dargahs, 51 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 waterfalls and 6 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Jam Gadang (1 km), Museum Rumah Kelahiran Bung Hatta (1 km) and Fort de Kock (1 km).

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Bukittinggi, West Sumatra
Bukittinggi, Bukittinggi district, West Sumatra, Indonesia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Bukittinggi at a glance

Location
Bukittinggi district, West Sumatra, Indonesia
Population
about 98,746
Coordinates
0.3091° S, 100.3705° E
Places within 50 km
192 (25 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for mosques & dargahs
Nearest city
Lovina, 2304 km

Top places to visit near Bukittinggi

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Bukittinggi: 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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Mosques & dargahs near Bukittinggi

126 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Bukittinggi. The closest is Surau Syekh Bantam (1 km); the best-known is Masjid Raya Koto Gadang (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bukittinggi

107 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bukittinggi. The closest is Sianok Gorge (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Bukittinggi

11 waterfalls within 100 km of Bukittinggi. The closest is Air Terjun Langkuik Tamiang, Malalak (1 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Bukittinggi

8 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bukittinggi. The closest is Jam Gadang (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Bukittinggi

8 museums within 100 km of Bukittinggi. The closest is Bung Hatta Palace (1 km); the best-known is Museum Rumah Kelahiran Bung Hatta (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Bukittinggi

8 caves within 100 km of Bukittinggi. The closest is Japanese Cave (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Bukittinggi

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 9 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bukittinggi
  2. 1 km Jam Gadang · heritage site, Bukittinggi
  3. 1 km Museum Rumah Kelahiran Bung Hatta · museum, Bukittinggi
  4. 1 km Fort de Kock · fort, Bukittinggi
  5. 2 km Sianok Gorge · viewpoint, Agam
  6. 2 km Masjid Raya Koto Gadang · mosque, Agam
  7. 2 km Back to Bukittinggi

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Within 15 km of Bukittinggi

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Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Bukittinggi by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Mosques & dargahs103126Surau Syekh Bantam (1 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints51107Sianok Gorge (2 km)
Waterfalls711Air Terjun Langkuik Tamiang, Malalak (1 km)
Forts & heritage68Jam Gadang (1 km)
Museums78Bung Hatta Palace (1 km)
Caves88Japanese Cave (1 km)
Other attractions56Tugu Pahlawan Tak Dikenal (1 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs22Maninjau Lake (25 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens12Gunung Sago Malintang Nature Recreation Park (42 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves12Sumatra (45 km)
Parks11Taman Margasatwa Dan Budaya Kinantan (1 km)
Beaches & coast01Pantai Air Manis (94 km)

Bukittinggi: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Bukittinggi?

Jam Gadang (heritage site, about 1 km), Museum Rumah Kelahiran Bung Hatta (museum, about 1 km), Fort de Kock (fort, about 1 km), Sianok Gorge (viewpoint, about 2 km), Masjid Raya Koto Gadang (mosque, about 2 km), Jami Mosque of Taluak (mosque, about 4 km).

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

192 places on Spotwander: 103 mosques & dargahs, 51 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 waterfalls, 6 forts & heritage, 7 museums.

Which is the nearest dargah to Bukittinggi?

Surau Syekh Bantam, about 1 km by road; Surau Inyiak Djambek (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Bukittinggi?

Sianok Gorge, about 2 km by road; Bukit Kapanasan (8 km) is next.

Which is the nearest waterfall to Bukittinggi?

Air Terjun Langkuik Tamiang, Malalak, about 1 km by road; Air Terjun Langkuik Tinggi (22 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Bukittinggi?

Start in Bukittinggi, visit Jam Gadang, then Museum Rumah Kelahiran Bung Hatta, then Fort de Kock, then Sianok Gorge, then Masjid Raya Koto Gadang, and drive back — about 9 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Bukittinggi?

October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for mosques & dargahs.

How far is Bukittinggi from Lovina?

About 2304 km by road (1844 km in a straight line).

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