Recommended Lake Toba Attractions
Lake Toba, located in the province of North Sumatra, is a tourist destination that combines natural beauty and unique cultural traditions. Recently, Lake Toba was included as one of the five Super Priority Destinations (DSP) by the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy.
The natural beauty of Lake Toba has often become an icon of Indonesian tourism. As a result, Lake Toba was also designated as a Unesco Global Geopark at the 209th session of the UNESCO Executive Board in Paris, France, on July 2, 2020.
If you want to travel to Lake Toba but need clarification about which destination to visit, you can read the recommendations for tourist attractions around Lake Toba.
The following are recommendations for tourist attractions on Lake Toba, North Sumatra, that you can visit while on vacation:
Simarjarunjung Hill
This Lake Toba Tourism Object is located on Jl. Simarjarunjung, Butu Bayu Pane Raja, Kec. Dolok Pardamean, Simalungun Regency, North Sumatra. This tourist attraction is open daily from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. WIB. This place has several beautiful spots against the backdrop of Lake Toba.
Lumban Silintong Beach, Balige
Here you can enjoy the beauty of Lake Toba, which is quite close, but you can also relax in the entertainment area and take part in a Batak culinary tour. There is even a floating cafe that’s unique, you know! In addition, you will meet many coin hunters with excellent swimming skills on this beach.
Sibandang Island
The island, which is located facing the coast of Samosir Island, still needs to be more exposed by the media. However, its unspoiled natural conditions make this island known as a place where angels fall asleep. Wherever you look, Sibandang Island will present a beautiful panorama of Lake Toba that captivates your heart. This island is also known as a producer of sweet mangoes, you know. To get here, you can take a boat across Lake Toba.
Sipiso Piso Waterfall
Lake Toba Tourism Object Sipiso Piso Waterfall is located at the estuary of Lake Toba in Tongging Village. This waterfall has a height of 120 meters and is located 1300 meters above sea level. This waterfall flows down and forms a majestic vertical line. A visit to Parapat is complete if you stop by Sipiso Piso Waterfall.
Holbung Hill
If you want to avoid climbing Pusuk Buhit, you can climb the hills around Lake Toba, which are no less beautiful. One of them is Holbung Hill. To reach this hill, you must pass through the port of Parapati Tiga Raja to reach Tomok, Samosir. Residents make hiking trails to reach the top of the mountain. The slope is very gentle, and it only takes 10 minutes to reach the top. The view from the top of the hill is a sight you cannot forget.
Bung Karno’s Exile House
This tourist attraction is located at Parapat Free Beach, Girsang Simpang Bolon, Tiga Raja, Keci. Girsang Sipangan Bolon, Simalungun Regency, North Sumatra. This place is great for historical and educational tours; of course, you can take selfies in this historic place.
Simanindo Huta Bolon Museum
This museum stores various historical artifacts for the Batak people. You can also see the entire traditional Batak houses here. You can also watch traditional Batak dance performances in front of the traditional house daily.
King Siallagan’s Stone Chair in Ambarita Village
Here you can see and even step inside the iconic Batak traditional house. Apart from that, you can also see the stone chair of King Siallagan, which contains many stories and legends. Another thing you can enjoy in this tourist village is the array of ulos fabrics that captivate your heart!
Sigale Gale Dance Show
This tourist spot is in Tomok, Simanindo, Samosir Regency, North Sumatra. The ticket price to see this cultural performance is IDR 5,000/per person or IDR. 150,000/group. Here you can also see and stop at the shop to buy souvenirs, and you can take selfies in this place.
