Kendal district, Central Java, Indonesia

Places to visit near Kendal

Kendal is a town in Kendal district, Central Java, Indonesia. Within 50 km by road there are 96 places to visit — 29 churches, 18 mosques & dargahs, 12 hill stations & viewpoints and 9 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Ranggawarsita Museum (27 km), Kelenteng Sam Poo Kong (29 km) and Museum Mandala Bhakti (30 km).

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Kendal at a glance

Location
Kendal district, Central Java, Indonesia
Coordinates
6.9213° S, 110.2022° E
Places within 50 km
96 (9 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, 687 km

Top places to visit near Kendal

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Kendal: 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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Churches near Kendal

31 churches within 100 km of Kendal. The closest is GKI Weleri - Plelen (19 km); the best-known is Blenduk Church (32 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Kendal

20 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Kendal. The closest is Masjid Al-Huda (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Kendal

17 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Kendal. The closest is Gunung Wagirblimbing (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Kendal

12 forts & heritage within 100 km of Kendal. The closest is Eks Stasiun Kendal SCS (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Kendal

11 museums within 100 km of Kendal. The closest is Jamu Jago Museum (25 km); the best-known is Ranggawarsita Museum (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Kendal

7 waterfalls within 100 km of Kendal. The closest is Kedung Pengilon (13 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Kendal

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 77 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kendal
  2. 1 km Eks Stasiun Kendal SCS · heritage site, Kendal
  3. 8 km Masjid Al-Huda · mosque, Kendal
  4. 34 km Ranggawarsita Museum · museum, Kota Semarang
  5. 2 km Kelenteng Sam Poo Kong · Buddhist site, Kota Semarang
  6. 2 km Museum Mandala Bhakti · museum, Kota Semarang
  7. 30 km Back to Kendal

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How to reach Kendal

All places near Kendal by distance

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Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Kendal by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Churches2931GKI Weleri - Plelen (19 km)
Mosques & dargahs1820Masjid Al-Huda (9 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints1217Gunung Wagirblimbing (14 km)
Forts & heritage912Eks Stasiun Kendal SCS (1 km)
Museums611Jamu Jago Museum (25 km)
Waterfalls77Kedung Pengilon (13 km)
Buddhist sites46Kelenteng Low Lie Bio (28 km)
Temples15Pura Agung Giri Natha (31 km)
Beaches & coast44Pantai Tirang (22 km)
Caves33Goa Tulangan (20 km)
Other attractions22Kalibodri (10 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Jatibarang Reservoir (26 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves02Java (70 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens01Mount Merapi National Park (94 km)

Kendal: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Kendal?

Eks Stasiun Kendal SCS (heritage site, about 1 km), Ranggawarsita Museum (museum, about 27 km), Kelenteng Sam Poo Kong (Buddhist site, about 29 km), Masjid Al-Huda (mosque, about 9 km), Museum Mandala Bhakti (museum, about 30 km), Tugu Muda (heritage site, about 30 km).

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

96 places on Spotwander: 29 churches, 18 mosques & dargahs, 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 forts & heritage, 6 museums.

Which is the nearest church to Kendal?

GKI Weleri - Plelen, about 19 km by road; Gereja Kristen Jawa Ngaliyan (23 km) is next.

Which is the nearest dargah to Kendal?

Masjid Al-Huda, about 9 km by road; Masjid AT TAQWA Mororejo (13 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Kendal?

Gunung Wagirblimbing, about 14 km by road; Gunung Jrakahgeni (17 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Kendal?

Start in Kendal, visit Eks Stasiun Kendal SCS, then Masjid Al-Huda, then Ranggawarsita Museum, then Kelenteng Sam Poo Kong, then Museum Mandala Bhakti, and drive back — about 77 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Kendal?

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 Kendal from Lovina?

About 687 km by road (549 km in a straight line).

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