Oromia Region district, Ethiopia

Places to visit near Harar

Harar is a town in Oromia Region district, Ethiopia, home to about 90,218 people. Within 50 km by road there are 167 places to visit — 94 mosques & dargahs, 24 churches, 5 hill stations & viewpoints and 9 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Harar Jugol (3 km), Tomb of Emir Nur (3 km) and Masgida (38 km).

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Harar, Ethiopia
Harar, Oromia Region district, Ethiopia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Harar at a glance

Location
Oromia Region district, Ethiopia
Population
about 90,218
Coordinates
9.3139° N, 42.1181° E
Places within 50 km
167 (3 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 mosques & dargahs and churches

Top places to visit near Harar

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

106 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Harar. The closest is Imam Ahmed Al-Ghazi Masjid (1 km); the best-known is Tomb of Emir Nur (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Harar

45 churches within 100 km of Harar. The closest is Ethiopia House Of Prayer (1 km); the best-known is Harar Medhane Alem Church (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Harar

17 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Harar. The closest is Hyena Calling (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Harar

15 forts & heritage within 100 km of Harar. The closest is Harar Gate (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Harar

9 museums within 100 km of Harar. The closest is Abdela Sherif Museum (3 km); the best-known is Harar Jugol (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Harar

6 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Harar. The closest is ‘Alemaya Hāyk’ (20 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Harar

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 Harar
  2. 1 km Haji Ture Mosque · mosque, Oromia Region
  3. 3 km Asmaddin Gate · gateway, Oromia Region
  4. 1 km Harar Jugol · museum, Oromia Region
  5. 1 km Tomb of Emir Nur · tomb, Oromia Region
  6. 1 km Harar Gate · gateway, Oromia Region
  7. 2 km Back to Harar

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From travellers near Harar

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How to reach Harar

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    Within 15 km of Harar

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Harar by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Mosques & dargahs94106Imam Ahmed Al-Ghazi Masjid (1 km)
    Churches2445Ethiopia House Of Prayer (1 km)
    Other attractions1827Harar MF (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints517Hyena Calling (3 km)
    Forts & heritage915Harar Gate (2 km)
    Museums99Abdela Sherif Museum (3 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs66‘Alemaya Hāyk’ (20 km)
    Parks23Nur Plaza (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens02Feres Megala Menafesha (51 km)

    Harar: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Harar?

    Harar Jugol (museum, about 3 km), Tomb of Emir Nur (tomb, about 3 km), Haji Ture Mosque (mosque, about 1 km), Harar Gate (gateway, about 2 km), Asmaddin Gate (gateway, about 2 km), Salam Bela Mosque Asdin Gate (gateway, about 2 km).

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

    167 places on Spotwander: 94 mosques & dargahs, 24 churches, 18 other attractions, 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Harar?

    Imam Ahmed Al-Ghazi Masjid, about 1 km by road; Haji Ture Mosque (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Harar?

    Ethiopia House Of Prayer, about 1 km by road; Harer Silase Bete Kristiyan (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Harar?

    Hyena Calling, about 3 km by road; Ērer Shelek’o (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Harar?

    Start in Harar, visit Haji Ture Mosque, then Asmaddin Gate, then Harar Jugol, then Tomb of Emir Nur, then Harar Gate, and drive back — about 9 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Harar?

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

    Towns near Harar

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