City of Medan district, North Sumatra, Indonesia

Places to visit near Medan

Medan is a city in City of Medan district, North Sumatra, Indonesia, home to about 1,750,971 people. Within 50 km by road there are 162 places to visit — 51 churches, 38 buddhist sites, 20 mosques & dargahs and 9 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Sri Mariamman Temple (1 km), Rahmat International Wildlife Museum and Gallery (1 km) and Gang Bengkok Old Mosque (2 km).

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Medan, North Sumatra
Medan, City of Medan district, North Sumatra, Indonesia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Medan at a glance

Location
City of Medan district, North Sumatra, Indonesia
Population
about 1,750,971
Coordinates
3.5833° N, 98.6667° E
Places within 50 km
162 (11 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for buddhist sites; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs
Nearest city
Lovina, 2794 km

Top places to visit near Medan

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Medan: 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 Medan, by type

Churches near Medan

51 churches within 100 km of Medan. The closest is Gereja Katolik St Antonius Medan (1 km); the best-known is HKBP Bethesda Medan (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Buddhist sites near Medan

38 buddhist sites within 100 km of Medan. The closest is Vihara Sriwijaya (1 km); the best-known is Maha Vihara Maitreya (9 km). Best time: october to march.

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Mosques & dargahs near Medan

21 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Medan. The closest is Gang Bengkok Old Mosque (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Medan

20 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Medan. The closest is Pagerpang (30 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Pagerpang · viewpoint · Kabupaten Deli Serdang · ~30 km
  • Mount Sibayak · viewpoint · Kabupaten Karo · ~53 km · Must-see
  • Uruk Mendem · viewpoint · Kabupaten Deli Serdang · ~43 km
  • Galangbarat · viewpoint · Kabupaten Deli Serdang · ~44 km
  • Uruk Bertang · viewpoint · Kabupaten Langkat · ~46 km
  • Uruk Sipilpil · viewpoint · Kabupaten Langkat · ~46 km

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Museums near Medan

18 museums within 100 km of Medan. The closest is Taman Tjong Yong Hian (1 km); the best-known is Rahmat International Wildlife Museum and Gallery (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Medan

9 waterfalls within 100 km of Medan. The closest is Air Terjun Sempuran Putih (20 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Medan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 7 km on the road.

  1. Start in Medan
  2. 1 km Rahmat International Wildlife Museum and Gallery · museum, City of Medan
  3. 2 km Museum Uang Sumatera · museum, City of Medan
  4. 1 km Tjong A Fie Mansion · museum, City of Medan
  5. 1 km Gang Bengkok Old Mosque · mosque, City of Medan
  6. 1 km Sri Mariamman Temple · temple, City of Medan
  7. 1 km Back to Medan

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

How to reach Medan

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Within 15 km of Medan

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

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Places near Medan by type
TypePlacesNearest
Churches51Gereja Katolik St Antonius Medan (1 km)
Buddhist sites38Vihara Sriwijaya (1 km)
Mosques & dargahs21Gang Bengkok Old Mosque (2 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints20Pagerpang (30 km)
Museums18Taman Tjong Yong Hian (1 km)
Waterfalls9Air Terjun Sempuran Putih (20 km)
Temples5Shree Kali Ma Temple (1 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs4Danau Siombak (20 km)
Forts & heritage4Hirohara Shrine Shamusho Extended (1 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves3Sei Belawan (13 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens2simpang pos (6 km)
Parks1Lapangan Merdeka (2 km)
Caves1Batu Caves (8 km)
Beaches & coast1Pantai Woong Rame (43 km)

Medan: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Medan?

Sri Mariamman Temple (temple, about 1 km), Rahmat International Wildlife Museum and Gallery (museum, about 1 km), Gang Bengkok Old Mosque (mosque, about 2 km), Tjong A Fie Mansion (museum, about 2 km), Museum Uang Sumatera (museum, about 2 km), HKBP Bethesda Medan (church, about 3 km).

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

162 places on Spotwander: 51 churches, 38 buddhist sites, 20 mosques & dargahs, 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 museums.

Which is the nearest church to Medan?

Gereja Katolik St Antonius Medan, about 1 km by road; GPdI Maranatha Medan (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Medan?

Vihara Sriwijaya, about 1 km by road; Cetiya Wira Dharma Agung (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest dargah to Medan?

Gang Bengkok Old Mosque, about 2 km by road; Masjid Al - Husna Dian Al - Mahri (2 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Medan?

Start in Medan, visit Rahmat International Wildlife Museum and Gallery, then Museum Uang Sumatera, then Tjong A Fie Mansion, then Gang Bengkok Old Mosque, then Sri Mariamman Temple, and drive back — about 7 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Medan?

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

How far is Medan from Lovina?

About 2794 km by road (2235 km in a straight line).

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