natural wonder
Mount Merapi
Indonesia's most active volcano north of Yogyakarta, with jeep tours and viewpoints on the Kaliurang approach road.
45 km · about 50 min drive
AsiaIndonesiaCentral Java
Ungaran
Central Java, Indonesia · Asia
About Ungaran
Ungaran sits on the route: 25 minutes from Ambarawa, 45km from Mount Merapi.
Ungaran is in Central Java, Indonesia, with about 170,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Ambarawa, about 14 km away.
Ungaran (Dutch: Oengaran) is a town and adjacent areas in Central Java Province of Indonesia. The town serves as the administrative centre of the Semarang Regency in that province. Ungaran is located at -7° 8' 17", 110° 24' 18" at an elevation of 319 metres. It encompasses two districts (kecamatan) within the RegencyRead more
- Ungaran Barat (West Ungaran) covering 35.96 km2 with a population of 83,212 in 2025, and Ungaran Timur (East Ungaran) covering 37.99 km2 with a population of 84,554 in 2025.
Where to Stay in Ungaran
Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.
Filter presets
Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.
Compare before you book!
Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Ungaran.
Explore the Area
Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near Ungaran.
Loading map...
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Ungaran?
Within an hour or so of Ungaran: Mount Merapi (45 km), Dieng Plateau (55 km), Borobudur (57 km).
Where is Ungaran?
Ungaran is in Central Java, Indonesia, about 14 km from Ambarawa.
Road trip
Drive to Ungaran
Add it as a stop and the planner works out the driving, the nights and what's worth seeing on the way.
Start planningWhat's nearby?
Swipe through places to go
Places within a drive of Ungaran. Keep the ones you like and add them to your trip.
Explore now
Quick Information
- Population
- 171,378
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Indonesia
- Region
- Central Java
- Timezone
- Asia/Jakarta
- Coordinates
- -7.1397, 110.4050
Tags
Worth the detour from Ungaran
3 notable places within an hour's drive.
scenic viewpoint
Dieng Plateau
A misty volcanic plateau in Central Java with ancient Hindu temples, colored lakes, and dramatic sunrise views above the clouds.
55 km · about 65 min drive
landmark
Borobudur
Enormous 9th-century Mahayana Buddhist temple in Java with 2,672 relief panels and 504 Buddha statues.
57 km · about 65 min drive
Driving roads near Ungaran
- 55 kmDieng PlateauA misty volcanic plateau in Central Java with ancient Hindu temples, colored lakes, and dramatic sunrise views above the clouds.
When to drive here
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
Nearby Destinations
Other places to explore near Ungaran.
Plan a trip around Ungaran
Your trip starts here
Plan a road trip from Ungaran.
Pick the days, drop in the stops, and share it with whoever's coming.