Klaten district, Central Java, Indonesia
Places to visit near Ceper
Ceper is a town in Klaten district, Central Java, Indonesia, home to about 28,646 people. Within 50 km by road there are 195 places to visit — 58 forts & heritage, 41 museums, 33 hill stations & viewpoints and 20 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Gondang Winangoen Sugar Refinery and Museum (18 km), Laweyan Mosque (21 km) and Pabrik Gula Colomadu (22 km).
Ceper at a glance
- Location
- Klaten district, Central Java, Indonesia
- Population
- about 28,646
- Coordinates
- 7.6742° S, 110.6789° E
- Places within 50 km
- 195 (58 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 museums and mosques & dargahs
- Nearest city
- Lovina, 602 km
Top places to visit near Ceper
Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ceper: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.
- Gondang Winangoen Sugar Refinery and MuseumMuseums · Sleman RegencyMust-see
- Laweyan MosqueMosques · Sleman RegencyMust-see
- Oud Klatén , Stoommachine Te Tjepper SuikerfabriekForts · KlatenNotable
- Pabrik Gula ColomaduMuseums · KaranganyarMust-see
- De TjolomadoeMuseums · Sleman RegencyMust-see
- Masjid Al MahfudzMosques · KlatenNotable
- LokanantaMuseums · Sleman RegencyMust-see
- Monumen Tenun Lurik PrasojoForts · KlatenNotable
- Museum Radya PustakaMuseums · SurakartaMust-see
- Tumurun Private MuseumMuseums · SurakartaMust-see
- Radya Pustaka MuseumMuseums · Gunungkidul RegencyMust-see
- Monumen Pers NasionalMuseums · SurakartaMust-see
More places near Ceper
- National Press Monument · fort · Gunungkidul Regency · ~24 km · Must-see
- Beringin Pedan · fort · Klaten · ~4 km
- Kraton of Surakarta · dargah · Gunungkidul Regency · ~25 km · Must-see
- Great Mosque of Surakarta · dargah · Surakarta · ~25 km · Must-see
- Mangkunegaran Palace · temple · Gunungkidul Regency · ~25 km · Must-see
- Fort Vastenburg · fort · Gunungkidul Regency · ~25 km · Must-see
- Makam Bonosari · fort · Klaten · ~6 km
- Gunung Sampah Troketon · viewpoint · Klaten · ~6 km
- Regol Kidul · fort · Klaten · ~6 km
- Regol Wetan · fort · Klaten · ~6 km
- Musyafiq Art Gallery · museum · Klaten · ~6 km
- Sewu Temple · temple · Klaten · ~27 km · Must-see
Things to see near Ceper, by type
Forts & heritage near Ceper
63 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ceper. The closest is Oud Klatén , Stoommachine Te Tjepper Suikerfabriek (1 km). Best time: october to february.
- Oud Klatén , Stoommachine Te Tjepper Suikerfabriek · fort · Klaten · ~1 km
- Monumen Tenun Lurik Prasojo · fort · Klaten · ~3 km
- National Press Monument · fort · Gunungkidul Regency · ~24 km · Must-see
- Beringin Pedan · fort · Klaten · ~4 km
- Fort Vastenburg · fort · Gunungkidul Regency · ~25 km · Must-see
- Makam Bonosari · fort · Klaten · ~6 km
Museums near Ceper
45 museums within 100 km of Ceper. The closest is Musyafiq Art Gallery (6 km); the best-known is Gondang Winangoen Sugar Refinery and Museum (18 km). Best time: year-round.
- Gondang Winangoen Sugar Refinery and Museum · museum · Sleman Regency · ~18 km · Must-see
- Pabrik Gula Colomadu · museum · Karanganyar · ~22 km · Must-see
- De Tjolomadoe · museum · Sleman Regency · ~22 km · Must-see
- Lokananta · museum · Sleman Regency · ~23 km · Must-see
- Museum Radya Pustaka · museum · Surakarta · ~24 km · Must-see
- Tumurun Private Museum · museum · Surakarta · ~24 km · Must-see
Hill stations & viewpoints near Ceper
35 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ceper. The closest is Gunung Sampah Troketon (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.
- Gunung Sampah Troketon · viewpoint · Klaten · ~6 km
- Gunung Mojo · viewpoint · Klaten · ~11 km
- Gunung Jeto · viewpoint · Klaten · ~11 km
- Bukit Karangpandan · viewpoint · Klaten · ~12 km
- Bukit Kapur · viewpoint · Klaten · ~13 km
- Gunung Cabeyan · viewpoint · Klaten · ~13 km
Mosques & dargahs near Ceper
24 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Ceper. The closest is Masjid Al Mahfudz (2 km); the best-known is Laweyan Mosque (21 km). Best time: year-round.
- Laweyan Mosque · dargah · Sleman Regency · ~21 km · Must-see
- Masjid Al Mahfudz · dargah · Klaten · ~2 km
- Kraton of Surakarta · dargah · Gunungkidul Regency · ~25 km · Must-see
- Great Mosque of Surakarta · dargah · Surakarta · ~25 km · Must-see
- Candi Kalasan · dargah · Sleman Regency · ~31 km · Must-see
- The Ciptomulyo Mosque Complex · dargah · Sleman Regency · ~17 km
Temples near Ceper
18 temples within 100 km of Ceper. The closest is Pura Bhakti Widhi (25 km); the best-known is Mangkunegaran Palace (25 km). Best time: year-round.
- Mangkunegaran Palace · temple · Gunungkidul Regency · ~25 km · Must-see
- Sewu Temple · temple · Klaten · ~27 km · Must-see
- Sewu · temple · Sleman Regency · ~27 km · Must-see
- Ijo Temple · temple · Sleman Regency · ~28 km · Must-see
- Candi Prambanan · temple · Klaten · ~28 km · Must-see
- Prambanan Temple · temple · Sleman Regency · ~28 km · Must-see
Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ceper
10 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ceper. The closest is Waduk Wurinsi (7 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.
- Waduk Wurinsi · lake · Gunungkidul Regency · ~7 km
- Waduk Jombor · lake · Gunungkidul Regency · ~14 km
- Waduk Cengklik · lake · Sleman Regency · ~24 km
- Telaga Kalinongko · lake · Sleman Regency · ~26 km
- Waduk Mulur · lake · Gunungkidul Regency · ~27 km
- Telaga Semin · lake · Gunungkidul Regency · ~30 km
All lakes, dams & reservoirs in Special Region of Yogyakarta →
A one-day trip from Ceper
5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 85 km on the road.
- Start in Ceper
- 1 km Oud Klatén , Stoommachine Te Tjepper Suikerfabriek · heritage site, Klaten
- 17 km Gondang Winangoen Sugar Refinery and Museum · museum, Sleman Regency
- 37 km Pabrik Gula Colomadu · museum, Karanganyar
- 1 km De Tjolomadoe · museum, Sleman Regency
- 8 km Laweyan Mosque · mosque, Sleman Regency
- 21 km Back to Ceper
Plan a longer trip from Ceper — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.
From travellers near Ceper
No traveller has reported from around Ceper yet. Been to one of these places recently? Open it and post what you found — is the waterfall flowing, how crowded was the temple, is the beach safe — so the next visitor knows before they drive.
How to reach Ceper
- By road from Lovina: about 602 km · directions
- By road from Uluwatu: about 627 km · directions
- By road from Canggu: about 628 km · directions
All places near Ceper by distance
Within 15 km of Ceper
- Ketandan Station (Former) · fort · Klaten · ~7 km
- Waduk Wurinsi · lake · Gunungkidul Regency · ~7 km
- Tugu Pandawa · fort · Klaten · ~11 km
- Makam Cokro · fort · Klaten · ~11 km
- Gunung Mojo · viewpoint · Klaten · ~11 km
- Air Terjun Kedung Kandang, Nglanggeran, Gunung Kidul, Djogdja · waterfall · Gunungkidul Regency · ~11 km
- Gunung Jeto · viewpoint · Klaten · ~11 km
- Bukit Karangpandan · viewpoint · Klaten · ~12 km
- Ngajungan · beach · Klaten · ~13 km
- Bukit Kapur · viewpoint · Klaten · ~13 km
- Gunung Cabeyan · viewpoint · Klaten · ~13 km
- Plasa Rowo Jombor · fort · Klaten · ~13 km
- The Sultan Agung Hanyokro Kusumo Museum · museum · Gunungkidul Regency · ~13 km
- Kabupaten Klaten · fort · Klaten · ~13 km
- Museum Sultan Agung Hanyokro Kusumo · museum · Sukoharjo · ~14 km
- Gunung Majasto · viewpoint · Sukoharjo · ~14 km
- Waduk Jombor · lake · Gunungkidul Regency · ~14 km
- Cagar Budaya Watu Sigong · fort · Klaten · ~14 km
- Bukit Sergan · viewpoint · Sukoharjo · ~15 km
- Bukit Prengkel · viewpoint · Sukoharjo · ~15 km
- Gunung Kebo · viewpoint · Klaten · ~15 km
15–50 km — half-day trips
- Sewu · temple · Sleman Regency · ~27 km · Must-see
- Bubrah Temple · Buddhist site · Klaten · ~28 km · Must-see
- Lumbung Temple · Buddhist site · Klaten · ~28 km · Must-see
- Ijo Temple · temple · Sleman Regency · ~28 km · Must-see
- Prambanan Temple Compounds · fort · Klaten · ~28 km · Must-see
- Candi Sojiwan · attraction · Klaten · ~28 km · Must-see
- Candi Prambanan · temple · Klaten · ~28 km · Must-see
- Prambanan Temple · temple · Sleman Regency · ~28 km · Must-see
- Barong Temple · temple · Sleman Regency · ~29 km · Must-see
- Candi Banyunibo · Buddhist site · Sleman Regency · ~29 km · Must-see
- Ratu Boko · fort · Sleman Regency · ~29 km · Must-see
- Candi Kedulan · temple · Sleman Regency · ~30 km · Must-see
- Candi Sari · attraction · Sleman Regency · ~31 km · Must-see
- Candi Kalasan · dargah · Sleman Regency · ~31 km · Must-see
- Kadisoka Temple · fort · Sleman Regency · ~34 km · Must-see
- Sambisari Temple · temple · Sleman Regency · ~34 km · Must-see
- Goa Pindul · cave · Gunungkidul Regency · ~36 km · Must-see
- Plawangan Hill · viewpoint · Sleman Regency · ~36 km · Must-see
- Candi Kimpulan · temple · Sleman Regency · ~36 km · Must-see
- Gunung Guwokajen · viewpoint · Boyolali · ~16 km
- Gunung Torowongso · viewpoint · Sukoharjo · ~16 km
- Bukit Watujaran · viewpoint · Sukoharjo · ~16 km
- Ullen Sentalu Museum · museum · Sleman Regency · ~37 km · Must-see
- Saint Mary Marganingsih's Cave · cave · Gunungkidul Regency · ~17 km
- Umbul Pengging · fort · Sleman Regency · ~17 km
- The Ciptomulyo Mosque Complex · dargah · Sleman Regency · ~17 km
- Candi Gebang · attraction · Sleman Regency · ~38 km · Must-see
- Sapto Sugiyo Art Studio · museum · Sukoharjo · ~18 km
- Petilasan Karaton Kartasura · fort · Sukoharjo · ~18 km
- Mount Merapi National Park · sanctuary · Sleman Regency · ~39 km · Must-see
- Sangiran · museum · Gunungkidul Regency · ~39 km · Must-see
- Gunung Candi · viewpoint · Klaten · ~19 km
- Jaya Adi Art Gallery · museum · Sukoharjo · ~19 km
- Masjid Ar-Rahiim · dargah · Sukoharjo · ~19 km
- The Heritage Palace · museum · Sleman Regency · ~19 km
- Museum Pusat TNI-AU Dirgantara Mandala · museum · Bantul Regency · ~40 km · Must-see
- Rasamadu Heritage · museum · Sukoharjo · ~20 km
- Pesanggrahan Langenharjo · fort · Sukoharjo · ~20 km
- Monumen Jagung Boyolali · fort · Boyolali · ~20 km
- Museum R. Hamong Wardoyo · museum · Sleman Regency · ~21 km
50–100 km — one-day trips
- Pajimatan Mosque · dargah · Bantul Regency · ~52 km · Must-see
- Suharto's Mausoleum · fort · Karanganyar · ~54 km · Must-see
- Museum Tani Jawa Indonesia · museum · Bantul Regency · ~55 km · Must-see
- Masjid Agung Bantul · dargah · Bantul Regency · ~56 km · Must-see
- Plumpungan Inscription · fort · Salatiga · ~56 km · Must-see
- Gua Selarong · cave · Bantul Regency · ~57 km · Must-see
- Mount Telomoyo · viewpoint · Magelang · ~58 km · Must-see
- Rumah Atsiri Indonesia · attraction · Karanganyar · ~58 km · Must-see
- Pondok Pesantren Bi Ba’a Fadlrah · dargah · Sleman Regency · ~60 km · Must-see
- Sedayu · fort · Bantul Regency · ~60 km · Must-see
- Masjid Al Amna Ganjuran · dargah · Bantul Regency · ~60 km · Must-see
- Jumog Waterfall · waterfall · Karanganyar · ~62 km · Must-see
- Candi Sangharaja, Mendut Monastery · Buddhist site · Kulonprogo · ~63 km · Must-see
- Candi Sukuh · temple · Karanganyar · ~63 km · Must-see
- Grojogan Sewu Waterfall · waterfall · Karanganyar · ~63 km · Must-see
- Pawon Temple · temple · Magelang · ~64 km · Must-see
- Rawa Pening Lake · lake · Kabupaten Semarang · ~64 km · Must-see
- Karmawibhangga Museum · museum · Kulonprogo · ~66 km · Must-see
- Borobudur Temple · temple · Kulonprogo · ~66 km · Must-see
- Samudra Raksa Museum · museum · Kulonprogo · ~66 km · Must-see
- Indrayanti Beach · beach · Gunungkidul Regency · ~67 km · Must-see
- Candi Cetho · temple · Karanganyar · ~67 km · Must-see
- Fort Willem I · fort · Kabupaten Semarang · ~67 km · Must-see
- Parangtritis Beach · beach · Special Region of Yogyakarta · ~68 km · Must-see
- Umbul Temple · temple · Magelang · ~68 km · Must-see
- Girimanik Waterfall · waterfall · Karanganyar · ~68 km · Must-see
- Giant Chicken Church · church · Magelang · ~69 km · Must-see
- Timang Beach · beach · Gunungkidul Regency · ~70 km · Must-see
- Siung Beach · beach · Gunungkidul Regency · ~71 km · Must-see
- Resi Cave · cave · Wonogiri · ~73 km · Must-see
- Samas Beach · beach · Bantul Regency · ~73 km · Must-see
- Lake Sarangan · lake · Karanganyar · ~74 km · Must-see
- Lake Wahyu · lake · Karanganyar · ~77 km · Must-see
- Sembukan Beach · beach · Special Region of Yogyakarta · ~77 km · Must-see
- Srambang Waterfall · waterfall · Karanganyar · ~77 km · Must-see
- Trisik Beach · beach · Kulonprogo · ~79 km · Must-see
- Waduk Sermo · lake · Kulonprogo · ~81 km · Must-see
- Purwantoro Terminal · attraction · Wonogiri · ~84 km · Must-see
- Fort Willem II Park · fort · Kabupaten Semarang · ~85 km · Must-see
- Gereja Katolik Santa Maria Dan Yoseph Rawaseneng · church · Temanggung · ~90 km · Must-see
Count by type (within 100 km)
| Type | Within 50 km | Within 100 km | Nearest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forts & heritage | 58 | 63 | Oud Klatén , Stoommachine Te Tjepper Suikerfabriek (1 km) |
| Museums | 41 | 45 | Musyafiq Art Gallery (6 km) |
| Hill stations & viewpoints | 33 | 35 | Gunung Sampah Troketon (6 km) |
| Mosques & dargahs | 20 | 24 | Masjid Al Mahfudz (2 km) |
| Temples | 13 | 18 | Pura Bhakti Widhi (25 km) |
| Lakes, dams & reservoirs | 6 | 10 | Waduk Wurinsi (7 km) |
| Beaches & coast | 1 | 8 | Ngajungan (13 km) |
| Other attractions | 4 | 7 | Candi Plaosan Lor (26 km) |
| Churches | 5 | 7 | Saint Anthony Church (25 km) |
| Buddhist sites | 5 | 6 | Bubrah Temple (28 km) |
| Waterfalls | 2 | 6 | Air Terjun Kedung Kandang, Nglanggeran, Gunung Kidul, Djogdja (11 km) |
| Caves | 4 | 6 | Saint Mary Marganingsih's Cave (17 km) |
| Wildlife, forests & gardens | 2 | 2 | Mount Merapi National Park (39 km) |
| Parks | 1 | 1 | Breksi Cliff (28 km) |
Ceper: questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit near Ceper?
Gondang Winangoen Sugar Refinery and Museum (museum, about 18 km), Laweyan Mosque (mosque, about 21 km), Oud Klatén , Stoommachine Te Tjepper Suikerfabriek (heritage site, about 1 km), Pabrik Gula Colomadu (museum, about 22 km), De Tjolomadoe (museum, about 22 km), Masjid Al Mahfudz (mosque, about 2 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Ceper?
195 places on Spotwander: 58 forts & heritage, 41 museums, 33 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 mosques & dargahs, 13 temples.
Which is the nearest fort to Ceper?
Oud Klatén , Stoommachine Te Tjepper Suikerfabriek, about 1 km by road; Monumen Tenun Lurik Prasojo (3 km) is next.
Which is the nearest museum to Ceper?
Musyafiq Art Gallery, about 6 km by road; The Sultan Agung Hanyokro Kusumo Museum (13 km) is next.
Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ceper?
Gunung Sampah Troketon, about 6 km by road; Gunung Mojo (11 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Ceper?
Start in Ceper, visit Oud Klatén , Stoommachine Te Tjepper Suikerfabriek, then Gondang Winangoen Sugar Refinery and Museum, then Pabrik Gula Colomadu, then De Tjolomadoe, then Laweyan Mosque, and drive back — about 85 km by road in all.
What is the best time to visit places near Ceper?
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for museums and mosques & dargahs.
How far is Ceper from Lovina?
About 602 km by road (482 km in a straight line).
Towns near Ceper
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- Places near Delanggu · 8 km
- Places near Karanganom · 8 km
- Places near Klaten · 11 km
- Places near Gatak · 12 km
- Places near Kebonarun · 16 km
- Places near Wedi · 17 km
- Places near Baki · 17 km
- Places near Ngemplak · 18 km
- Places near Kartasura · 19 km
Nearest cities
- Places near Lovina · 602 km
- Places near Uluwatu · 627 km
- Places near Canggu · 628 km
- Places near Seminyak · 634 km
Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Ceper’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.