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Sukoharjo

Regency in Central Java, Indonesia

Photo: Rizki Fandy Pratama, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Sukoharjo is a regency in Central Java. It is about 20 km south of Solo (Surakarta) and is part of that city's metropolitan zone.

Sights and activities

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Gunung Sepikul
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A striking cluster of towering rocks.
Hours
05:00-18:00
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Hastana Mosque
See
A mosque that was built in Kartasura palace, the capital of Mataram Sultanate in 1680–1745. There is also a fortress near the mosque.
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Cagar Budaya Bangunan Pabrik Gula Gembongan Kartasura
See
Art deco style building of inactive sugar factory was built in 1899.
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Taman Pakujoyo
Do
Small park with a children's play area and a pond for boat rentals, plus kiosks selling cold drinks.
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Pandawa Water World
Do
This kid-friendly waterpark has swimming pools, slides & playgrounds, plus artificial waves.
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Where to eat, drink and stay

Eat4 places

Weru District

Tempe Alakatak Weru
Hours
06:00-11:00
Address
Dusun II

Kartasura District

Bebek Goreng Pak Ndut
Hours
08:00-21:00
Address
Jl. Slamet Riyadi No.159, Dusun III, Kartasura
Phone
+62 271 782466
Bebek Goreng H. Slamet
Hours
07:00-14:00
Address
Jl. Sedahromo Lor RT.01/RW.07, Dusun III, Kartasura
Phone
+62 271 781597
Bebek Goreng Pak Kabul
Hours
09:00-22:00
Address
Jl. Slamet Riyadi No.125, Dusun IV, Kartasura

Drink1 place

Coffee shops

Dialog Kopi
Coffee and snacks.
Hours
14:00-00:00
Address
Jl. Sukoharjo, Kutorejo, Jetis
Phone
+62 815 327 51735

Sleep2 places

Eyang Tardjo Sharia GuesthouseFrom Rp154,613
Price
From Rp154,613
Check-in
14:00
Address
Jl. Gelatik No.2, Johosari, Joho
Phone
+62 821 223 38790
Sarila Hotel SukoharjoFrom Rp180,000
The rooms are simply decorated and provide free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. Amenities include complimentary parking, a restaurant, and a spa, plus meeting and event space.
Price
From Rp180,000
Check-in
14:00
Check-out
12:00
Address
Jalan Jendral Sudirman No. 228, Sukoharjo, Gabusan, Jombor, Bendosari
Phone
+62 271 590795

Shop1 place

Pasar Ir. Soekarno Sukoharjo
A traditional market serves daily necessities, spices, and food ingredients.
Address
Jl. Jend. Sudirman, Sukoharjo, Larangan Kulon

Getting there and around

Getting around

There is a Gojek service in Sukoharjo. You may choose to take a ride by motorbike or car.

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Airports and nearby hotels

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Adisoemarmo International Airport

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UnderstandThe Solo River (known in Indonesian as Bengawan Solo) divides this regency into two parts. The northern part is commonly lowland, forming the catchment area of Surakarta city, while the southern part is mountainous.

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Get aroundThere is a Gojek service in Sukoharjo. You may choose to take a ride by motorbike or car.

EatTry local Sukoharjo cuisine like tempe alakatak, tempeh made from kacang benguk (velvet bean) with noodles made from cassava flour wrapped in teak leaves. You may find this dish in Weru District.

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