Overview
Gombong is a colonial, military, and business town in the west of Kebumen regency, Central Java. The town is notable for the Dutch-era Van Der Wijck Fort built in 1818 and serves as a transit point for travelers heading to the Sempor Dam recreation area.
Day Trips · History · Nature
Before you go
Accommodation
Budget hotels range from Rp70,000 to Rp100,000 per night. Hotel Grafika and Hotel Istana are located on Jl Yos Sudarso.
Budget
Van Der Wijck Fort entry is Rp8,000. Sempor Dam entry is Rp4,000 adults, Rp2,000 children.
Connectivity
Telephone area code is 0287.
Food
Sate Ambal Bu Gandis serves local Kebumen satay. Radio Kopi is a coffee shop open 8AM-11PM.
Transport
Gombong is accessible by train (Gombong Station, Ijo Station) and bus (Gombong Bus Terminal). The town is small enough to walk around in under an hour.