Al Batinah North Governorate district, Oman

Places to visit near Sohar

Sohar is a city in Al Batinah North Governorate district, Oman, home to about 108,274 people. Within 50 km by road there are 32 places to visit — 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 forts & heritage, 5 mosques & dargahs and 0 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Sohar Fort (5 km), Hill Park - Hatta (97 km) and Hatta Dam (97 km).

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Sohar at a glance

Location
Al Batinah North Governorate district, Oman
Population
about 108,274
Coordinates
24.3474° N, 56.7094° E
Places within 50 km
32 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs
Airport
Fujairah International Airport (FJR), 117 km

Top places to visit near Sohar

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

Hill stations & viewpoints near Sohar

65 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Sohar. The closest is Ministry of Manpower (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Sohar

10 forts & heritage within 100 km of Sohar. The closest is Sohar Fort (5 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Sohar Fort · fort · Al Batinah North Governorate · ~5 km · Must-see
  • Saham Fort · fort · Al Batinah North Governorate · ~33 km
  • Ruwaydah · fort · Al Batinah North Governorate · ~36 km
  • Dubayshi · fort · Al Batinah North Governorate · ~37 km
  • Bidah · fort · Al Batinah North Governorate · ~65 km
  • Al Hayl · fort · Al Batinah North Governorate · ~69 km

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Mosques & dargahs near Sohar

5 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Sohar. The closest is مسجد الشعيلي (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Sohar

5 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Sohar. The closest is Ayn Manzafah (89 km); the best-known is Hatta Dam (97 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Sohar

3 parks within 100 km of Sohar. The closest is حديقة صحار الترفيهية (3 km); the best-known is Sallan Silver Jubilee Park (8 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Sohar

3 churches within 100 km of Sohar. The closest is St.Gregorios Jacobite Syrian Church (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Sohar

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 141 km on the road.

  1. Start in Sohar
  2. 8 km Sallan Silver Jubilee Park · park, Al Batinah North Governorate
  3. 7 km Sohar Fort · fort, Al Batinah North Governorate
  4. 32 km Saham Fort · fort, Al Batinah North Governorate
  5. 16 km Ruwaydah · heritage site, Al Batinah North Governorate
  6. 41 km Dubayshi · heritage site, Al Batinah North Governorate
  7. 37 km Back to Sohar

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

From travellers near Sohar

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How to reach Sohar

  • By air: Fujairah International Airport (FJR), Fujairah — about 117 km by road
  • By air: Al Ain International Airport (AAN), Al Ain — about 140 km by road

All places near Sohar by distance

15–50 km — half-day trips

  • Tawi Thaqab · attraction · Al Batinah North Governorate · ~32 km
  • Saham Fort · fort · Al Batinah North Governorate · ~33 km
  • Ruwaydah · fort · Al Batinah North Governorate · ~36 km
  • Dubayshi · fort · Al Batinah North Governorate · ~37 km
  • Jabal Shaykh · viewpoint · Al Batinah North Governorate · ~39 km
  • Tawi Dahwa · attraction · Al Batinah North Governorate · ~40 km
  • Tawi Summah · attraction · Al Batinah North Governorate · ~48 km
  • Jabal As Sumayn · viewpoint · Al Buraimi Governorate · ~49 km

50–100 km — one-day trips

  • Jabal Hamit Sarih · viewpoint · Al Batinah North Governorate · ~54 km
  • Jabal Rababah · viewpoint · Al Batinah North Governorate · ~58 km
  • Jabal Suwar · viewpoint · Al Batinah North Governorate · ~58 km
  • Jabal Ghashabi · viewpoint · Al Batinah North Governorate · ~59 km
  • Hatta Dam · lake · Dubai · ~97 km · Highly rated · Must-see
  • Hill Park - Hatta · viewpoint · Dubai · ~97 km · Highly rated · Must-see
  • Al Hajar · viewpoint · Al Buraimi Governorate · ~63 km
  • Hajar · viewpoint · Al Buraimi Governorate · ~63 km
  • Jabal Sud al Hamid · viewpoint · Al Batinah North Governorate · ~64 km
  • Bidah · fort · Al Batinah North Governorate · ~65 km
  • Jabal Tuwam · viewpoint · Al Batinah North Governorate · ~66 km
  • Jabal Luhaynah · viewpoint · Al Buraimi Governorate · ~66 km
  • Al Hayl · fort · Al Batinah North Governorate · ~69 km
  • Turayrikhah · attraction · Al Buraimi Governorate · ~69 km
  • Jabal Sham · viewpoint · Al Batinah North Governorate · ~69 km
  • Jabal Muqaylit · viewpoint · Al Buraimi Governorate · ~70 km
  • Tawi Ubaylah · attraction · Al Buraimi Governorate · ~71 km
  • Jabal Aswad · viewpoint · Al Batinah North Governorate · ~71 km
  • Jabal Halat · viewpoint · Al Batinah North Governorate · ~74 km
  • Jabal Ghashnah · viewpoint · Al Buraimi Governorate · ~75 km
  • Jabal Dahat · viewpoint · Al Buraimi Governorate · ~77 km
  • Jabal al Huwar · viewpoint · Ad Dhahirah Governorate · ~79 km
  • Hajirah · fort · Al Batinah North Governorate · ~80 km
  • Jabal al Khudayrah · viewpoint · Al Buraimi Governorate · ~81 km
  • GoGravity · attraction · Dubai · ~95 km · Highly rated
  • Tawi al Gabrah · attraction · Ad Dhahirah Governorate · ~82 km
  • Jabal Huwayl · viewpoint · Al Batinah North Governorate · ~82 km
  • Jabal Adas · viewpoint · Al Buraimi Governorate · ~83 km
  • Jabal Khushshah · viewpoint · Ad Dhahirah Governorate · ~83 km
  • Hatta Heritage Village · museum · Dubai · ~97 km · Highly rated
  • Tawi Maydan · attraction · Ad Dhahirah Governorate · ~84 km
  • Bilt · fort · Ad Dhahirah Governorate · ~84 km
  • Tawi Salamah · attraction · Ad Dhahirah Governorate · ~84 km
  • Awhala Fort · fort · Sharjah · ~93 km · Well liked
  • Hatta Kayak · attraction · Dubai · ~97 km · Highly rated
  • Tawi Harim · attraction · Ad Dhahirah Governorate · ~85 km
  • Jabal Ahmaren · viewpoint · Al Batinah North Governorate · ~85 km
  • Alwadi Park · park · Dubai · ~98 km · Highly rated
  • Jabal Khashah · viewpoint · Al Buraimi Governorate · ~86 km
  • Jabal Fayyad · viewpoint · Ad Dhahirah Governorate · ~86 km

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Sohar by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Hill stations & viewpoints365Ministry of Manpower (4 km)
Other attractions1139Sohar Arts (3 km)
Forts & heritage410Sohar Fort (5 km)
Mosques & dargahs55مسجد الشعيلي (3 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs05Ayn Manzafah (89 km)
Parks23حديقة صحار الترفيهية (3 km)
Churches33St.Gregorios Jacobite Syrian Church (2 km)
Beaches & coast22Swadi Beach (5 km)
Museums12Sohar Fort Museum (5 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens11Happy Fun (5 km)

Sohar: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Sohar?

Sohar Fort (fort, about 5 km), Sallan Silver Jubilee Park (park, about 8 km), Tawi Khutmah (attraction, about 16 km), Tawi Murayd (attraction, about 21 km), Tawi al Forest (attraction, about 27 km), Tawi Hayal (attraction, about 27 km).

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

32 places on Spotwander: 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 other attractions, 4 forts & heritage, 5 mosques & dargahs, 2 parks.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Sohar?

Ministry of Manpower, about 4 km by road; Jabal Shaykh (39 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Sohar?

Sohar Fort, about 5 km by road; Saham Fort (33 km) is next.

Which is the nearest dargah to Sohar?

مسجد الشعيلي, about 3 km by road; مسجد (3 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Sohar?

Start in Sohar, visit Sallan Silver Jubilee Park, then Sohar Fort, then Saham Fort, then Ruwaydah, then Dubayshi, and drive back — about 141 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Sohar?

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

How do I reach Sohar?

By air: Fujairah International Airport (FJR), about 117 km by road.

Towns near Sohar

Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Sohar’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.