Serang district, Banten, Indonesia

Places to visit near Serang

Serang is a city in Serang district, Banten, Indonesia, home to about 164,767 people. Within 50 km by road there are 106 places to visit — 25 forts & heritage, 23 mosques & dargahs, 31 hill stations & viewpoints and 8 museums. The must-see places are Masjid Agung Serang (1 km), Al-Bantani Grand Mosque (8 km) and Tasik Ardi Banten (9 km).

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Serang, Banten
Serang, Serang district, Banten, Indonesia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Serang at a glance

Location
Serang district, Banten, Indonesia
Population
about 164,767
Coordinates
6.1153° S, 106.1542° E
Places within 50 km
106 (11 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for mosques & dargahs and museums
Nearest city
Lovina, 1256 km

Top places to visit near Serang

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Serang: 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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Forts & heritage near Serang

40 forts & heritage within 100 km of Serang. The closest is Jasa DIGITAL Serang (6 km); the best-known is Keraton Kaibon (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Mosques & dargahs near Serang

37 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Serang. The closest is Masjid Agung Serang (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Serang

33 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Serang. The closest is Gunung Sosondahan (10 km); the best-known is Mount Karang (26 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Serang

29 museums within 100 km of Serang. The closest is Monumen Serang Bertakwa (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Serang

10 churches within 100 km of Serang. The closest is Gereja Katolik Kristus Raja (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Serang

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Serang. The closest is Pulau Dua Nature Reserve (14 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Serang

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 38 km on the road.

  1. Start in Serang
  2. 8 km Al-Bantani Grand Mosque · mosque, Serang
  3. 8 km Masjid Agung Serang · mosque, Serang
  4. 9 km Masjid Kasunyatan · mosque, Serang
  5. 1 km Keraton Kaibon · heritage site, Serang
  6. 3 km Tasik Ardi Banten · lake, Kab Serang
  7. 9 km Back to Serang

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Within 15 km of Serang

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Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Serang by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Forts & heritage2540Jasa DIGITAL Serang (6 km)
Mosques & dargahs2337Masjid Agung Serang (1 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints3133Gunung Sosondahan (10 km)
Museums829Monumen Serang Bertakwa (1 km)
Churches410Gereja Katolik Kristus Raja (1 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens37Pulau Dua Nature Reserve (14 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs56Tasik Ardi Banten (9 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves46Kemanisan Island (22 km)
Parks05Taman Waduk Pluit (89 km)
Buddhist sites14Vihara Avalokitesvara (12 km)
Beaches & coast12Banten Bay (19 km)
Other attractions02Indosiar Television Tower (86 km)
Waterfalls11Curug Putri, Gunung Pulosari ( Princess Waterfalls, Pulosari Mount ) (40 km)
Temples01Bank Mandiri Museum (91 km)

Serang: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Serang?

Masjid Agung Serang (mosque, about 1 km), Al-Bantani Grand Mosque (mosque, about 8 km), Tasik Ardi Banten (lake, about 9 km), Masjid Kasunyatan (mosque, about 9 km), Keraton Kaibon (heritage site, about 10 km), Benteng Speelwijk (heritage site, about 12 km).

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

106 places on Spotwander: 25 forts & heritage, 23 mosques & dargahs, 31 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 museums, 4 churches.

Which is the nearest fort to Serang?

Jasa DIGITAL Serang, about 6 km by road; Makam Katengahan (7 km) is next.

Which is the nearest dargah to Serang?

Masjid Agung Serang, about 1 km by road; Mushola Nurul Iman (2 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Serang?

Gunung Sosondahan, about 10 km by road; Gunung Pinang (11 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Serang?

Start in Serang, visit Al-Bantani Grand Mosque, then Masjid Agung Serang, then Masjid Kasunyatan, then Keraton Kaibon, then Tasik Ardi Banten, and drive back — about 38 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Serang?

October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for mosques & dargahs and museums.

How far is Serang from Lovina?

About 1256 km by road (1005 km in a straight line).

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