Magelang, Central JavaKarmawibhangga MuseumCandi Sangharaja, Mendut MonasteryUmbul TempleGiant Chicken ChurchBumiputera 1912 MuseumMount Sumbing
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Magelang

Magelang is a city in Magelang district, Central Java, Indonesia of about 111,461 people. Within 50 km by road there are 157 places to visit: 65 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 mosques & dargahs and 19 museums. The must-see places are Karmawibhangga Museum, Samudra Raksa Museum and Candi Sangharaja, Mendut Monastery.

7.4706° S, 110.2178° EPop. 111,461Lovina 669 km

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Within 30 km101 places
Within 50 km157
Must-see95
Notable122
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Karmawibhangga Museum, museum near Magelang
Must-see

Karmawibhangga Museum

Museum · 19 km · Kulonprogo

Samudra Raksa Museum, museum near Magelang
Must-see

Samudra Raksa Museum

Museum · 19 km · Kulonprogo

Candi Sangharaja, Mendut Monastery, monastery near Magelang
Must-see

Candi Sangharaja, Mendut Monastery

Monastery · 19 km · Kulonprogo

Places near Magelang by type

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One day from Magelang

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:53 pm

105 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Magelang
  2. Umbul Templetemple · 45 min
  3. Mount Sumbingviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Gunung Salamviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Karmawibhangga Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  6. Paviliun 5 Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Magelang
Today’s loopMagelangStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Magelang?

Karmawibhangga Museum (museum, about 19 km), Samudra Raksa Museum (museum, about 19 km), Candi Sangharaja, Mendut Monastery (monastery, about 19 km), Pawon Temple (temple, about 19 km), Umbul Temple (temple, about 19 km), Borobudur Temple (temple, about 19 km).

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

157 places on Spotwander: 65 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 mosques & dargahs, 19 museums, 17 forts & heritage, 6 temples.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Magelang?

Bukit Tidar, about 4 km by road; Gunung Salam (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest dargah to Magelang?

Masjid At-Taqwa, about 2 km by road; Baitusshomad (3 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Magelang?

Start in Magelang, visit Umbul Temple, then Mount Sumbing, then Gunung Salam, then Karmawibhangga Museum, then Paviliun 5 Museum, and drive back — about 105 km by road in all.