Kotamobagu district, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Places to visit near Lolayan

Lolayan is a town in Kotamobagu district, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Within 50 km by road there are 100 places to visit — 40 churches, 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 mosques & dargahs and 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Gereja Kristus Raja (14 km), Ambang (21 km) and Gereja Santo Fransiskus Xaverius, Guaan (26 km).

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Lolayan at a glance

Location
Kotamobagu district, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
Coordinates
0.6460° N, 124.3074° E
Places within 50 km
100 (5 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 mosques & dargahs
Nearest city
Amed, 1733 km

Top places to visit near Lolayan

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

54 churches within 100 km of Lolayan. The closest is GMIBM Efrata Tungoi 2 (4 km); the best-known is Gereja Kristus Raja (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Lolayan

33 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Lolayan. The closest is Bulud Binuang (5 km); the best-known is Ambang (21 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Mosques & dargahs near Lolayan

24 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Lolayan. The closest is Masjid Al-Mubassyirin (5 km); the best-known is Masjid Adz Zikra (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Lolayan

22 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Lolayan. The closest is Tapa Tobanon (6 km); the best-known is Danow Tabang (22 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Lolayan

6 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lolayan. The closest is Perbatasan Motoboi Besar-Kobo Kecil (atas) (10 km); the best-known is Batas Motoboi Besar-Matali (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Lolayan

6 beaches & coast within 100 km of Lolayan. The closest is Pantai Deaga Bolsel (12 km); the best-known is Modisi Beach (32 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Lolayan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 65 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lolayan
  2. 9 km Masjid Adz Zikra · mosque, Bolaang Mongondow
  3. 7 km Gereja Kristus Raja · church, Kotamobagu
  4. 20 km Gereja Santa Perawan Maria Ratu Rosari Suci, Sinisir · church, Minahasa Selatan
  5. 3 km Gereja Santo Fransiskus Xaverius, Guaan · church, Bolaang Mongondow Timur
  6. 5 km Ambang · viewpoint, Bolaang Mongondow Timur
  7. 21 km Back to Lolayan

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Within 15 km of Lolayan

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Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Lolayan by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Churches4054GMIBM Efrata Tungoi 2 (4 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints2133Bulud Binuang (5 km)
Mosques & dargahs1724Masjid Al-Mubassyirin (5 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs822Tapa Tobanon (6 km)
Forts & heritage46Perbatasan Motoboi Besar-Kobo Kecil (atas) (10 km)
Beaches & coast56Pantai Deaga Bolsel (12 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves04Kumeke Island (56 km)
Waterfalls03Kandera Waterfall (68 km)
Temples22Pura Dadia Arya Kubon Tubuh (31 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens12Taman Nasional Bogani Nani Wartabone (12 km)
Parks11Lap Mogolaing (12 km)
Caves11Gua Pononaguan (45 km)
Museums01North Sulawesi Mining Museum (56 km)

Lolayan: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Lolayan?

Gereja Kristus Raja (church, about 14 km), Ambang (viewpoint, about 21 km), Gereja Santo Fransiskus Xaverius, Guaan (church, about 26 km), Gereja Santa Perawan Maria Ratu Rosari Suci, Sinisir (church, about 28 km), Masjid Adz Zikra (mosque, about 9 km), Masjid Ainul Yaqin (mosque, about 9 km).

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

100 places on Spotwander: 40 churches, 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 mosques & dargahs, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest church to Lolayan?

GMIBM Efrata Tungoi 2, about 4 km by road; Gereja Baptis Getsemani Tungoi 2 (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Lolayan?

Bulud Binuang, about 5 km by road; Bulud Bunion (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest dargah to Lolayan?

Masjid Al-Mubassyirin, about 5 km by road; Masjid Ar-Rahman (7 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Lolayan?

Start in Lolayan, visit Masjid Adz Zikra, then Gereja Kristus Raja, then Gereja Santa Perawan Maria Ratu Rosari Suci, Sinisir, then Gereja Santo Fransiskus Xaverius, Guaan, then Ambang, and drive back — about 65 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Lolayan?

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 mosques & dargahs.

How far is Lolayan from Amed?

About 1733 km by road (1386 km in a straight line).

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