Gathering at Wonosobo Square, Central Java Province


The fact is almost all cities in Java Island own a square, on which citizens can relax and gather with others. Wonosobo City is not the exception as it comes with a nice square or “Alun-Alun”. It is, in fact, one of the best fields in Java, becoming the heart of the city and a place to do recreation. The location is in Pemuda Street and it is quite crowded in the afternoon, especially at 3 pm. The locals often come to the area after work, as well. Not to mention the lots of visitors come during weekends and holidays.

The Nuance
There are different access points to enter the square, including the south and north side of the field. The north part of the field, though, is famous for its snacks and food vendors. Tourists can enjoy delicious local specialties like mushroom skewers, ongklok noodle, and durian ice. In the south part of the square, on the other hand, is popular for its fun facilities like otopets and tandem bikes. Visitors can rent them cheaply and use them to get around the square. The other facilities are also available there including a mosque, jogging track, lush trees, and beautiful views of Sumbing and SIndoro Mountain.

Exploring Wonosobo Square
It is true a square becomes the icon of the city. It also becomes the heart of that town as well as a place to relax. So, what makes Wonosobo Square different? The most recognizable one is its location, which offers a refreshing air of a highland. Even it feels so comfortable at noon! Despite the fact, people come to the square regardless of the time. It is because the site is perfect for various types of fun activities, either sports or relaxation. Even some people are seen at night, spending quality time with their friends or families.

Jogging is also popular in Wonosobo Square, especially in the morning. As mentioned before, there is a jogging track so everyone can use it to do such popular sports activity. For those who come with kids, they can rent a tandem bike or an otopet as well. “Odong-Odong” (kids fun rides). Sometimes, there are several kids toys sellers on the site. That means parents should not come to the square without any cash. They are going to use to buy foods, rent facilities, and buy toys after all.

Apart from coming in the morning and afternoon, people also often come at night. They want to enjoy serene nuance of the night and experience the cold atmosphere of Wonosobo City. The best culinary to enjoy at night in the square is called Serabi. Some old ladies often stand by in the site and cook their snacks using traditional cooking utensils called “anglo”. Serabi tastes sweet and has a soft texture, so everyone should love it.

Nearby Attractions

  • Tambi Tea Plantation
  • Menjer Lake
  • Sindoro Posong Hill

How to Get There
From Mendolo Bus Station in Wonosobo City, travelers can directly head to the square. The distance is only 4 km and it takes about 10 minutes to reach the site. The fastest route to reach the location is Raya Parakan – Wonosobo Street.

Where to Stay

  • Kresna Hotel
  • Arjuna Hotel
  • Nirwana Hotel
  • Widuri Hotel

Latest News

Indonesia’s Heritage Collection: Van Der Wijck Fort -Kebumen

One of the many Dutch heritage forts, Van Der Wijck Fort is unique because the entire building is made of red brick. You’ve seen? This fort with an octagonal plan looks more charming with its red color, compared to Dutch forts which are generally colorless or white. It looks like the fort from the front and inside uses red bricks, but still with the characteristics of a Dutch fort in Indonesia which has a large building structure, such as windows, doors and rooms. With an area of 3606,625 square meters,…


10 Most Unique Tourist Villages in Magelang, Makes You Don’t Want to Go Home

Magelang has a number of temples as the favorite tourist destinations. Besides Borobudur, you can visit several other places, such as tourist villages. There are several tourist villages around Borobudur Temple with a unique and interesting atmosphere. In addition to saving nature, you can also get to know the culture behind it. Temanggung VillageTemanggung Village was viral because it was called Nepal van Java. The view of the village at the foot of Mount Sumbing is really epic. Tanjungsari VillageIf you are interested in the process of making honey, you…


Amazing Tourist Destinations in Jepara, Central Java

Punuk Sapi BeachPunuk Sapi Beach is also popularly known as Pantai Lemah Abang which means “red land beach”. It is named so because this beach is indeed filled with mounds to hills with red soil that at first glance looks like a cow’s hump (punuk sapi is cow’s hump in English). This beach has black sand, but it is also beautiful like the white sand beaches. There are hammocks and swings that you can use to relax, as well as take pictures from a height. This beach is located in…


Arjuna Temple, A Relic of Hindu in the Ancient Mataram Kingdom

Arjuna Temple complex is the most photographed and visited of the surviving temples on the Dieng Plateau. Situated just a few hundred meter from the homestays in Dieng village, they are an obvious first stop on a tour of the sights in the area. Though they are far from the most imposing of Javanese temples, they are the earliest surviving Hindu temples in Central Java, so they are of great importance historically. Built a century or two before the great temples around Yogyakarta and Magelang, they mark the original phase…


Hotel Deals of the Day
Interesting Links
Indonesia Map HD
DiveWonderfulIndonesia.com
javatours.com
bali-hotel.com
Bromo
borneoecotour.com
Find Us on :
Find Us on :