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Things to see in Sawahlunto (Indonesia): 12 places and when to go
Sawahlunto is a town in Indonesia with around 50,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 12 places in and around it, mainly Museums and art (7), Nature (5), Mountains (5). The best known are Sawahlunto Rail and Train Museum, Goedang Ransoem Museum and Ombilin Coal Mine Museum. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: October to March. There are about 12 h 02 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.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Indonesia · -0.6663, 100.7833
- Population
- About 50,000
- Places
- 12 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Museums and art (7) · Nature (5) · Mountains (5)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- October to March.
- Nearest airport
- CGK Jakarta, 892 km as the crow flies
What to see in Sawahlunto
The places in and around Sawahlunto, 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.
- Sawahlunto Rail and Train MuseumRail transport museum in Indonesia2.0 km
- Goedang Ransoem MuseumThe museum's collection consists of various cooking utensils such as kilns, stoneware, lansang, dandang sabet, and other objects such as leaf shovels, hole saws, clothing replicas, photo documentation1.4 km
- Ombilin Coal Mine MuseumOmbilin Coal Mine Museum can be learned about coal starting from the caloric content. This museum has a collection of office equipment used in ancient times1.6 km
- Bukit PalanaHill in Indonesia16 km
- Bukit SirangkyangMountain in Indonesia10 km
- Bukit TinggiMountain in West Sumatra, Indonesia9.0 km
- Bukit UlumunkopoMountain in Indonesia12 km
- Gunung PapanMountain in Indonesia14 km
- Mbah Soero Mine Pit Site MuseumThe Mbah Soero Mining Pit Site Museum is a special museum that is divided into two parts, namely the Info Box Gallery and the Mbah Soero Mining Pit1.5 km
- Sawahlunto Dance MuseumThis museum presents typical dance clothes that exist in Indonesia and abroad1.7 km
- Museum of Musical InstrumentsThis museum displays musical instruments that have a diverse collection of musical instruments from all over the archipelago and several other countries in the world1.7 km
- Museum of Paintings and Ethnos of WoodThe museum contains paintings by foreign and international artists1.6 km
When to go to Sawahlunto
The best time to visit Sawahlunto 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.
- JanPossible12:02
- FebPossible12:01
- MarPossible12:00
- AprBest time11:59
- MayBest time11:58
- JunBest time11:58
- JulBest time11:58
- AugBest time11:59
- SepBest time12:00
- OctPossible12:01
- NovPossible12:02
- DecPossible12:02
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
There are about 12 h 02 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. In April, 12 of the 12 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 Sawahlunto
The nearest main airport is Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK, Jakarta), 892 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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And all of Indonesia, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Sawahlunto?
The best known: Sawahlunto Rail and Train Museum, Goedang Ransoem Museum, Ombilin Coal Mine Museum, Bukit Palana, Bukit Sirangkyang. In all, 12 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Sawahlunto?
April to September; also possible: October to March. There are about 12 h 02 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change.
How do you get to Sawahlunto?
The nearest main airport is Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK), 892 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Sawahlunto as the destination and these 12 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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