Kupang district, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia

Places to visit near Kupang

Kupang is a city in Kupang district, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, home to about 282,396 people. Within 50 km by road there are 89 places to visit — 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 59 churches, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 4 museums. The must-see places are Gereja Santo Yoseph, Naikoten (1 km), Gereja Santo Mathias Rasul, Tofa (2 km) and Gereja Santa Maria Assumpta, Kota Baru (2 km).

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Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara
Kupang, Kupang district, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Kupang at a glance

Location
Kupang district, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
Population
about 282,396
Coordinates
10.1708° S, 123.6069° E
Places within 50 km
89 (7 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums
Nearest city
Amed, 1121 km

Top places to visit near Kupang

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Kupang: 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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Things to see near Kupang, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Kupang

75 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Kupang. The closest is Gunung Timau (2 km); the best-known is Sulamu (24 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Kupang

65 churches within 100 km of Kupang. The closest is Kapela st. Maria Fatima (1 km); the best-known is Gereja Santo Yoseph, Naikoten (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Kupang

10 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Kupang. The closest is Embung Fatukiu (14 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Kupang

4 museums within 100 km of Kupang. The closest is Thimatheus Siki (1 km); the best-known is Museum Daerah Nusa Tenggara Timur (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Kupang

4 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Kupang. The closest is Semau Island (29 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Semau Island · river spot · East Nusa Tenggara · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Pulau Menipo · river spot · East Nusa Tenggara · ~70 km · Must-see
  • Nusa Manupui · river spot · East Nusa Tenggara · ~62 km
  • Rote Island · river spot · Rote Ndao · ~98 km · Must-see

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Parks near Kupang

4 parks within 100 km of Kupang. The closest is Taman Lampion (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Kupang

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 21 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kupang
  2. 1 km Gereja Santo Yoseph, Naikoten · church, Kupang
  3. 3 km Gereja Katedral Kristus Raja Kupang · church, Kupang
  4. 5 km Gereja Santa Maria Assumpta, Kota Baru · church, Kupang
  5. 6 km Gereja Santo Fransiskus dari Assisi, Kolhua · church, Kupang
  6. 4 km Gereja Santo Mathias Rasul, Tofa · church, Kupang
  7. 2 km Back to Kupang

Plan a longer trip from Kupang — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

How to reach Kupang

All places near Kupang by distance

Within 15 km of Kupang

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type

Places near Kupang by type
TypePlacesNearest
Hill stations & viewpoints75Gunung Timau (2 km)
Churches65Kapela st. Maria Fatima (1 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs10Embung Fatukiu (14 km)
Museums4Thimatheus Siki (1 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves4Semau Island (29 km)
Parks4Taman Lampion (1 km)
Forts & heritage3Patung El Tari (1 km)
Mosques & dargahs3Masjid Nurul Iman Oebobo (1 km)
Waterfalls2Waterfall OENESU (3 km)
Beaches & coast2Pantai Aer Cina,tablolong (2 km)

Kupang: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Kupang?

Gereja Santo Yoseph, Naikoten (church, about 1 km), Gereja Santo Mathias Rasul, Tofa (church, about 2 km), Gereja Santa Maria Assumpta, Kota Baru (church, about 2 km), Gereja Katedral Kristus Raja Kupang (church, about 4 km), Gereja Santo Fransiskus dari Assisi, Kolhua (church, about 5 km), Museum Daerah Nusa Tenggara Timur (museum, about 2 km).

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

89 places on Spotwander: 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 59 churches, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 museums, 1 river spot.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Kupang?

Gunung Timau, about 2 km by road; Sulamu (24 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Kupang?

Kapela st. Maria Fatima, about 1 km by road; Gpt. Kristus Gembala (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Kupang?

Embung Fatukiu, about 14 km by road; Cekdam Kauan Dua (18 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Kupang?

Start in Kupang, visit Gereja Santo Yoseph, Naikoten, then Gereja Katedral Kristus Raja Kupang, then Gereja Santa Maria Assumpta, Kota Baru, then Gereja Santo Fransiskus dari Assisi, Kolhua, then Gereja Santo Mathias Rasul, Tofa, and drive back — about 21 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Kupang?

October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums.

How far is Kupang from Amed?

About 1121 km by road (897 km in a straight line).

Towns near Kupang

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