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Things to see in Bandung (Indonesia): 78 places and when to go

Bandung is a major city in Indonesia with around 2,394,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 78 places in and around it, mainly Museums and art (26), Hiking (20), Nature (17). The best known are Mount Papandayan, Tangkuban Perahu and Bosscha Observatory. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: October to March. There are about 12 h 24 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

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In a nutshell

Where
Indonesia · -6.9481, 107.5681
Population
About 2,394,000
Places
78 places on this site, in the town and around it.
What people come for
Museums and art (26) · Hiking (20) · Nature (17) · Mountains (10) · With kids (9) · Temples (4)
Best time
April to September.
Also possible
October to March.
Nearest airport
CGK Jakarta, 136 km as the crow flies
Highest point
Mount Papandayan, at 2,623 m.

What to see in Bandung

The places in and around Bandung, 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.

And the other 54, by what you come to do:

When to go to Bandung

The best time to visit Bandung is April to September; also possible: October to March. 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.

  1. JanPossible12:22
  2. FebPossible12:13
  3. MarPossible12:03
  4. AprBest time11:51
  5. MayBest time11:41
  6. JunBest time11:36
  7. JulBest time11:38
  8. AugBest time11:46
  9. SepBest time11:58
  10. OctPossible12:09
  11. NovPossible12:19
  12. DecPossible12:24

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

There are about 12 h 24 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. In April, 77 of the 78 places are at their best.

When to go to Indonesia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Getting to Bandung

The nearest main airport is Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK, Jakarta), 136 km as the crow flies. How to get around Indonesia (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

And all of Indonesia, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Bandung?

The best known: Mount Papandayan, Tangkuban Perahu, Bosscha Observatory, Mount Malabar, Mount Patuha. In all, 78 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit Bandung?

April to September; also possible: October to March. There are about 12 h 24 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change.

How do you get to Bandung?

The nearest main airport is Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK), 136 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Bandung as the destination and these 78 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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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, from Wikidata, CC0, cities from Natural Earth and airports from OurAirports. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.