# Things to see in Banjarmasin (Indonesia): 14 places and when to go

> Banjarmasin is a city in Indonesia with around 604,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 14 places in and around it, mainly Temples (8), Nature (3), Wildlife (3). The best known are Sultan Suriansyah Mosque, Grand Mosque of Sabilal Muhtadin and Holy Family Cathedral, Banjarmasin. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: October to March. There are about 12 h 12 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.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/banjarmasin/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-08
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** Indonesia · -3.33, 114.5801
- **Population:** About 604,000
- **Places:** 14 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/espiritual/) (8) · [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/naturaleza/) (3) · [Wildlife](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/fauna/) (3) · [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/historia/) (1) · [Food and drink](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/gastronomia/) (1) · [Museums and art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/museos/) (1)
- **Best time:** April to September.
- **Also possible:** October to March.
- **Nearest airport:** SUB Surabaya, 493 km as the crow flies

## What to see in Banjarmasin

The places in and around Banjarmasin, 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.

- [Sultan Suriansyah Mosque](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/masjid-sultan-suriansyah/): Mosque in Indonesia · 4.0 km
- [Grand Mosque of Sabilal Muhtadin](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/masjid-sabilal-muhtadin-banjarmasin/): Mosque in Banjarmasin, Indonesia · 1.7 km
- [Holy Family Cathedral, Banjarmasin](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/katedral-keluarga-kudus-banjarmasin/): Church in Banjarmasin, Indonesia · 1.3 km
- [Jami Mosque of Banjarmasin](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/masjid-jami-banjarmasin/): Mosque in Banjarmasin, Indonesia · 3.1 km
- [Tuhfaturroghibin Jami Mosque](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/masjid-jami-tuhfaturroghibin/): Mosque in Indonesia · 6.9 km
- [Kelayan Muhammadiyah Mosque](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/masjid-muhammadiyah-kelayan/): Mosque in Indonesia · 1.8 km
- [Kaget Island](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/pulau-kaget/): Island in Barito Kuala Regency, South Kalimantan Province, Indonesia · 13 km
- [Kembang Island](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/pulau-kembang/): Island in Barito Kuala Regency, South Kalimantan Province, Indonesia · 3.4 km
- [Masigit Al-Jihad Banjarmasin](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/al-jihad-mosque-banjarmasin/): Masigit di Indunisia · 1.0 km
- [Fort Tabanio](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/fort-tabanio/): Fort used by the Dutch East India Company · 48 km
- [Lok Baintan Floating Market](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/lok-baintan-floating-market/): Market in the village Sungai Pinang, Kabupaten Banjar, Indonesia · 13 km
- [Tempurung Island](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/pulau-tempurung/): Island in Barito Kuala Regency, South Kalimantan Province, Indonesia · 14 km
- [Vihara Dhammasoka Banjarmasin](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/vihara-dhammasoka-banjarmasin/): Temples · 2.2 km
- ["Waja Sampai Kaputing" Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/museum-wasaka/): Museum at Banjarmasin City, South Kalimantan · 4.3 km

## When to go to Banjarmasin

The best time to visit Banjarmasin 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.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 12 h 10 |
| February | Possible | 12 h 06 |
| March | Possible | 12 h 01 |
| April | Best time | 11 h 56 |
| May | Best time | 11 h 51 |
| June | Best time | 11 h 49 |
| July | Best time | 11 h 49 |
| August | Best time | 11 h 53 |
| September | Best time | 11 h 59 |
| October | Possible | 12 h 05 |
| November | Possible | 12 h 09 |
| December | Possible | 12 h 12 |

There are about 12 h 12 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. In April, 14 of the 14 places are at their best.

When to go to Indonesia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Banjarmasin

The nearest main airport is Juanda International Airport (SUB, Surabaya), 493 km as the crow flies. How to get around Indonesia (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=-3.33%2C114.5801)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=-3.33%2C114.5801)

## Other towns nearby

- [Martapura](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/martapura/): 5 places · 30 km
- [Surabaya](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/surabaya/): 16 places · 481 km
- [Mojokerto](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/mojokerto/): 7 places · 519 km
- [Singaraja](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/singaraja/): 16 places · 536 km
- [Banyuwangi](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/banyuwangi/): 9 places · 542 km
- [Pati, Pati](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/pati/): 5 places · 547 km

And all of Indonesia, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Banjarmasin?

The best known: [Sultan Suriansyah Mosque](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/masjid-sultan-suriansyah/), [Grand Mosque of Sabilal Muhtadin](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/masjid-sabilal-muhtadin-banjarmasin/), [Holy Family Cathedral, Banjarmasin](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/katedral-keluarga-kudus-banjarmasin/), [Jami Mosque of Banjarmasin](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/masjid-jami-banjarmasin/), [Tuhfaturroghibin Jami Mosque](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/masjid-jami-tuhfaturroghibin/). 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 Banjarmasin?

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

### How do you get to Banjarmasin?

The nearest main airport is Juanda International Airport (SUB), 493 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=-3.33%2C114.5801) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Banjarmasin 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.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).