Place to visit
Fort Vastenburg, Indonesia: what it is and when to go
Fort Vastenburg is a former Dutch military fortress in Surakarta, Indonesia (Benteng Vastenburg). Interests: History. The best time to visit is April to September. There are about 12 h 26 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Indonesia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Former Dutch military fortress in Surakarta, Indonesia · History
- Local name
- Benteng Vastenburg
- Where
- Indonesia
- Best time
- April to September.
- Nearest airport
- JOG Yogyakarta, 50 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- -7.57212, 110.83124
What it is and where
Fort Vastenburg is a former Dutch military fortress in Surakarta, Indonesia (Benteng Vastenburg). It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Indonesia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Surakarta, where this site lists 24 more places to see, 1.0 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are -7.57212, 110.83124; the nearest main airport is Adisutjipto International Airport (JOG, Yogyakarta), 50 km as the crow flies. How to get around Indonesia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the History places in Indonesia. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Fort Vastenburg is April to September.
- JanPossible12:24
- FebPossible12:14
- MarPossible12:03
- AprBest time11:50
- MayBest time11:39
- JunBest time11:34
- JulBest time11:36
- AugBest time11:45
- SepBest time11:58
- OctPossible12:10
- NovPossible12:21
- DecPossible12:26
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
There are about 12 h 26 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Indonesia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Indonesia
To enter Indonesia there are 10 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport valid for six months and an onward ticket”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Indonesia checklist. Currency: Indonesian rupiah (IDR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112 for everything · 110 police · 118 ambulance.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Tien Kok Sie TempleTemple in Surakarta, Indonesia268 m
- Pasar Gede HardjonagoroMarket342 m
- Great Mosque of SurakartaMosque in Suakarta, Java, Indonesia557 m
- Klewer MarketMarket639 m
- Surakarta Palace MuseumThe Surakarta Hadiningrat Palace Museum or the Solo Palace Museum is a special museum that collects cultural objects left by the Surakarta Hadiningrat Palace. Has rooms that contain the results of the784 m
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Indonesia guide.
More in Indonesia: History
- National Monument: national monument and architectural icon of Jakarta, Indonesia
- Goa Gajah: Hindu temple in Indonesia
- Gunung Padang: Sundanese archaeological site
- Mendut: Buddhist temple from 9th century in Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia
- Kraton Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat: palace complex in Yogyakarta, Indonesia
- HMAS Perth: 1934 Perth-class light cruiser
Every Indonesia place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Fort Vastenburg?
It is a former Dutch military fortress in Surakarta, Indonesia (Benteng Vastenburg in the local language). It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Indonesia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Fort Vastenburg?
April to September. There are about 12 h 26 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change.
How do you get to Fort Vastenburg?
The nearest main airport is Adisutjipto International Airport (JOG), 50 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Indonesia is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Indonesia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Tien Kok Sie Temple, Pasar Gede Hardjonagoro, Great Mosque of Surakarta. The rest is in the Indonesia guide.
Keep reading
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