Central Java has a lot to offer. Its capital, Semarang, has plenty of natural and man-made attractions. Only less than 1 hour away from downtown, you can explore the highlands of Ungaran. Surely, you will enjoy your time in Central Java.
When you are outside, make sure to follow health protocols because we’re still in the middle of the pandemic. We wish you an enjoyable vacation with your loved ones!
How to Get There?
If you are traveling from other cities to Semarang, you can drive a car. But, driving can be tiring at times. So, we have a better solution. You can book a City to City service via tiket.com from Jakarta to Semarang. It’s a car rental service with an all-inclusive price. So, you don’t need to worry about hidden surcharges.
Where to Explore in Semarang and Ungaran?
Hey-ho! Now you must be wondering where to go to Semarang & Ungaran. You are reading the right article! We’ve summed up the list of top tourist spots for you. Let’s check them out.
1. Dusun Semilir
Have you seen this new tourist attraction on your Instagram or Tik Tok feeds? Dusun Semilir is one of the newest tourist attractions in Semarang that has attracted hundreds of people. It’s only about 30 minutes away from the city center.
The concept and design of this tourist attraction are so fresh and charming. In the main building, you can see 7 stupas that resemble the stupas in Borobudur temple. Around the area, you can see colorful homes that look like European buildings! Every corner in Dusun Semilir is so Instagrammable!
Inside the stupa, on the first floor, there is a souvenir shop that sells crafts and snacks, while on the second floor, there is a fine dining restaurant. You can just relax at the restaurant while enjoying the scenic view of Dusun Semilir.
Inside the theme park, you and your family can enjoy some games such as slides, airsoft gun, and outbound area. Feeling hungry? Don’t worry, there are lots of local culinary you can purchase inside.
Ticket price: 17,000 IDR/ person
Address: Jl. Soekarno – Hatta No.49, Ngemple, Bawen, Ngemplak, Semarang, Jawa Tengah 50661
Opening hours: 09.00 – 20.00 WIB
2. Saloka Theme Park
This is one of the famous theme parks in Semarang. The theme park features a lot of fun rides that suit children, teenagers, and even adults! The park is divided into four zones, namely the ocean zone, jungle zone, kingdom zone, and cartoon zone. Some of the rides that you can try are The Cakrawala Ride, which is a 33-meter large Ferris wheel, a roller coaster, a boom boom car. You can go rafting as well! 🙂
In this amusement park, you can watch various events as well. Spend the whole day with your family and have fun!
By the way, Saloka Theme Park has implemented health protocols — as you can see that it has the tiket CLEAN label — so you don’t have to worry about the place’s cleanliness!
Ticket price: 120,000 IDR/ ticket
Address: Jl. Fatmawati No.154, Gumuksari, Lopait, Kec. Tuntang, Semarang, Jawa Tengah 50773
Opening hours: 10.00 – 18.00 WIB
3. Dream Museum Zone
If you love taking photos and want to spice up your social media feed, you can find lots of photo backgrounds in the Dream Museum Zone. The best thing is: it’s not regular background pictures, but 3D arts! These gorgeous paintings were made by South Korean artists!
There are 12 zones with different themes in this museum. The images vary from Pyramid, Upside Down, Heaven, Avatar, and so on. Don’t forget to prepare your best camera to capture your precious moments here!
Ticket price: 50,000 IDR/ person
Address: Old Town, Jl. Branjangan No.3-9, Old Town, Tj. Mas, Kec. Semarang Utara, Kota Semarang
Opening hours: 09.00 – 21.30 WIB
4. Semirang Waterfall
Exercise makes you feel healthy. But, you don’t have to do it the hard way. You can exercise while having fun at the same time. Go trekking to see the Semirang Waterfall, a natural attraction in Gogik Village, West Ungaran.
Just do short trekking and you’ll be able to see the wonderful waterfall in the middle of a forest. Semirang waterfall has a height of 45 meters. Sit on the stones and get wet! It will be an unforgettable experience!
From Semarang, it might take about 30 minutes to reach the village. Then, you must walk for about 15 minutes to reach the waterfall.
Ticket price: 9,000 IDR/ ticket
Address: Loket wisata, Gogik, Kec. Ungaran Bar., Semarang, Jawa Tengah 50551
Opening hours: 08.00 – 16.00 WIB
5. Watu Gunung Ungaran
Watu Mount Ungaran baths are located on the slopes of Mount Ungaran. At the foot of the mountain, there are hot springs that you can use to soak in.
Watu Gunung Ungaran has clear water that comes from a spring on the slopes of Mount Ungaran. Therefore, the water here is very fresh.
This tourist spot is designed using traditional themes. Around the pond, there are mini pavilions with traditional shapes. You can sit in the pavilion and take a rest after soaking in the hot spring. Just relax and enjoy your time 🙂
Ticket price: 20,000 IDR/ person
Address: : Lerep Satu, Lerep, Ungaran Barat Sub-District, Semarang, Central Java 50519
Opening hours: 08.00 – 17.00 WIB
6. Gedong Songo Temple
If you love history, you should visit Gedong Songo Tempel, a tourist attraction located on the slope of Ungaran Mountain. Visitors can learn the history of the temple as well as enjoying the panoramic view of Ungaran mountain.
Gedong Songo is a Hindu temple. The site was built during the early period of the Medang Kingdom, which was during the 8th and 9th centuries. As you can see in the picture, the architectural structure of the temple is similar to the one in Dieng Plateau.
Ticket price: 8,000 IDR during the weekday; 10,000 IDR during the weekend
Address: Dsn Darum, Krajan, Candi, Kec. Bandungan, Semarang, Jawa Tengah 50614
Opening hours: 06.00 – 18.00 WIB
Time for a Staycation in Semarang!
Not only tourist attractions, but you can also relax and enjoy your time in cozy accommodations in Semarang. Select which accommodation you like at tiket.com. Currently, there is a new feature from tiket.com called tiket CLEAN. Hotels that have tiket CLEAN labels have followed the health protocols. This means, you can feel safer and comfortable staying in the hotel!
Always remember to follow health protocols everywhere you are. Don’t forget to bring a hand sanitizer in your bag. Also, check the COVID-19 status in the city as well. Have a safe trip!
*All prices are valid at the time of writing. Please re-check the opening hours of the tourist attractions during the pandemic. Some tourist attractions may be temporarily closed.
