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Things to see in Nizwa (Oman): 14 places and when to go
Nizwa is a town in Oman with around 72,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 14 places in and around it, mainly Nature (9), Mountains (7), History (2). The best known are Bahla Fort, Nizwa Fort and Al Hoota Cave. The best time to come is November to March; also possible: April and October. In June there are 13 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 36. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Oman · 22.9264, 57.5314
- Population
- About 72,000
- Places
- 14 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (9) · Mountains (7) · History (2) · Museums and art (2) · Temples (1) · Wildlife (1)
- Best time
- November to March.
- Also possible
- April and October.
- Nearest airport
- MCT Muscat/Seeb, 108 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Jebel Qiyut, at 2,382 m.
What to see in Nizwa
The places in and around Nizwa, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Bahla FortMedieval Islamic fort in Oman24 km
- Nizwa FortFortress in Oman766 m
- Al Hoota CaveCave in Oman26 km
- Sultan Qaboos Grand MosqueMosque in Oman7.9 km
- Jabal al ‘AbrīMountain in Oman28 km
- Jabal al Qal‘ahMountain in Oman29 km
- Jabal ‘AwqMountain in Oman12 km
- Jabal KhumaylahMountain in Oman19 km
- Jabal Şafrā'Mountain in Oman19 km
- Qarn al Khuz̧arMountain in Oman22 km
- Al Hoota Cave Visitor CenterMuseum25 km
- Al Jabal Al Akhdar Scenic ReserveProtected area25 km
- Jebel QiyutMontaña en Omán26 km
- Oman Across Ages MuseumMuseum17 km
When to go to Nizwa
The best time to visit Nizwa is November to March; also possible: April and October. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time10:44
- FebBest time11:14
- MarBest time11:50
- AprPossible12:32
- MayBetter not13:06
- JunBetter not13:24
- JulBetter not13:17
- AugBetter not12:48
- SepBetter not12:08
- OctPossible11:27
- NovBest time10:52
- DecBest time10:36
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 36. In January, 14 of the 14 places are at their best.
When to go to Oman in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Nizwa
The nearest main airport is Muscat International Airport (MCT, Muscat/Seeb), 108 km as the crow flies. How to get around Oman (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Alayat Samail16 places62 km
- Ibri22 places109 km
- Muscat30 places133 km
- Hilf10 places288 km
- Mirbat11 places724 km
- Salalah34 places749 km
And all of Oman, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Nizwa?
The best known: Bahla Fort, Nizwa Fort, Al Hoota Cave, Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Jabal al ‘Abrī. In all, 14 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Nizwa?
November to March; also possible: April and October. In June there are 13 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 36.
How do you get to Nizwa?
The nearest main airport is Muscat International Airport (MCT), 108 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Nizwa as the destination and these 14 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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