Overview
Ungaran is a small town immediately south of Semarang, essentially an outer suburb at higher altitude on the slopes of Mount Ungaran. If you are in Semarang for a few days and need to get out of town, it offers waterfalls, hiking trails, and Javanese cultural experiences without venturing far.
Day Trips · Nature · Trekking
Before you go
Activities
Popular activities include 2-3 hour waterfall hikes on Mount Ungaran's slopes, camping at Wana Wisata Penggaron (Rp6,000 entry), and swimming at Tirto Argo Siwarak (Rp20,000 entry).
Connectivity
The telephone area code of Ungaran is 024.
Food
Ungaran's signature dish is tahu bakso (tofu with beef or fish dough). Budget meals like mie ayam and soto gudangan range Rp13,000-25,000.
Transport
Ungaran is easily reached by public transport or taxi from Semarang. The Sisemut bus terminal is the main local transit hub.