Sleman Regency district, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Places to visit near Sleman

Sleman is a town in Sleman Regency district, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia, home to about 56,215 people. Within 50 km by road there are 173 places to visit — 55 forts & heritage, 29 museums, 29 mosques & dargahs and 20 churches. The must-see places are Museum UGM (9 km), Candi Kimpulan (9 km) and Tugu Pal Putih Yogyakarta (9 km).

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Sleman at a glance

Location
Sleman Regency district, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Population
about 56,215
Coordinates
7.7156° S, 110.3556° E
Places within 50 km
173 (63 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums and mosques & dargahs
Nearest city
Lovina, 646 km

Top places to visit near Sleman

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

61 forts & heritage within 100 km of Sleman. The closest is Eks Stasiun Beran (1 km); the best-known is Tugu Pal Putih Yogyakarta (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Sleman

38 museums within 100 km of Sleman. The closest is Galeri Gambir (4 km); the best-known is Museum Pusat TNI AD "Dharma Wiratama" (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Sleman

32 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Sleman. The closest is Masjid Suciati Saliman (2 km); the best-known is Museum UGM (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Sleman

21 churches within 100 km of Sleman. The closest is Gereja ST Petrus Tarsisius (3 km); the best-known is MusPer (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Temples near Sleman

18 temples within 100 km of Sleman. The closest is Pura Sri Gading (7 km); the best-known is Candi Kimpulan (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Buddhist sites near Sleman

9 buddhist sites within 100 km of Sleman. The closest is Vihara Karangdjati (6 km); the best-known is Bubrah Temple (19 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Sleman

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 36 km on the road.

  1. Start in Sleman
  2. 10 km Museum Monumen Pangeran Diponegoro Sasana Wiratama · museum, Kota Yogyakarta
  3. 2 km Tugu Pal Putih Yogyakarta · heritage site, Kota Yogyakarta
  4. 1 km Museum Pusat TNI AD "Dharma Wiratama" · museum, Kota Yogyakarta
  5. 1 km Museum UGM · mosque or dargah, Sleman Regency
  6. 13 km Candi Kimpulan · temple, Sleman Regency
  7. 9 km Back to Sleman

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Within 15 km of Sleman

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Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Sleman by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Forts & heritage5561Eks Stasiun Beran (1 km)
Museums2938Galeri Gambir (4 km)
Mosques & dargahs2932Masjid Suciati Saliman (2 km)
Churches2021Gereja ST Petrus Tarsisius (3 km)
Temples1618Pura Sri Gading (7 km)
Buddhist sites89Vihara Karangdjati (6 km)
Beaches & coast37Samas Beach (42 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints46Gunung Ngampon (9 km)
Other attractions33Candi Gebang (10 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens22Gembira Loka Zoo (14 km)
Caves22Gua Selarong (21 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Waduk Sermo (37 km)
Waterfalls11Air Terjun Kedung Kandang (8 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves01Java (82 km)

Sleman: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Sleman?

Museum UGM (mosque or dargah, about 9 km), Candi Kimpulan (temple, about 9 km), Tugu Pal Putih Yogyakarta (heritage site, about 9 km), Museum Pusat TNI AD "Dharma Wiratama" (museum, about 10 km), Candi Gebang (attraction, about 10 km), Museum Monumen Pangeran Diponegoro Sasana Wiratama (museum, about 10 km).

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

173 places on Spotwander: 55 forts & heritage, 29 museums, 29 mosques & dargahs, 20 churches, 16 temples.

Which is the nearest fort to Sleman?

Eks Stasiun Beran, about 1 km by road; Patung Denggung (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest museum to Sleman?

Galeri Gambir, about 4 km by road; Monumen Jogja Kembali (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest dargah to Sleman?

Masjid Suciati Saliman, about 2 km by road; Masjid Al Falaq (5 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Sleman?

Start in Sleman, visit Museum Monumen Pangeran Diponegoro Sasana Wiratama, then Tugu Pal Putih Yogyakarta, then Museum Pusat TNI AD "Dharma Wiratama", then Museum UGM, then Candi Kimpulan, and drive back — about 36 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Sleman?

October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums and mosques & dargahs.

How far is Sleman from Lovina?

About 646 km by road (517 km in a straight line).

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