Major city · Indonesia
Wonosobo
Two nights: one for the Dieng Plateau sunrise, one for the town. Skip it as a base if you only have three nights in Java.
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- IDR
- Best months
- Apr–Oct (dry season)
- avoid Jan–Feb (rain), Jul–Aug (tobacco harvest traffic and Dieng crowds)
- Airports
- YIA · SRG
- Nights
- 2
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Wonosobo sits at about 800 m between Mount Sindoro and Mount Sumbing, a cool, quiet market town in Central Java. Almost everyone comes for the Dieng Plateau, 26 km north and 2,000 m up, where you get a coloured crater lake, Hindu temples and a sunrise. The town itself is small: a square, a market, noodle stalls, and life that stops by 19:00. Two nights is the useful number — one for Dieng, one for the town and the tea country around it. Three nights if you want to climb Sindoro or Sumbing.
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Wonosobo, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Rupiah (Rp) in small notes for warungs, parking, offerings and drivers; large cards are common in tourist restaurants but not everywhere.Indonesia-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckTelkomsel, XL and Indosat sell tourist SIMs at airports; foreign phones must be IMEI-registered if staying over 90 days — check.Indonesia-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap; refill stations common in Bali.Indonesia-wide
- TippingRestaurants: Often 10% service + tax on the bill; nothing more needed.Indonesia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Indonesia-wide
- SafetyWonosobo is a quiet, low-crime town and safe for tourists.
- RestroomsWestern in hotels and cafés; squat toilets with a water scoop elsewhere; paper in the bin.Indonesia-wide
- Emergency numbers112 General emergency (one number) · 110 police · 118 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysBali shuts completely for Nyepi; government offices close Friday midday for prayer; Lebaran slows the country for two weeks.Indonesia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportYIA Yogyakarta International Airport (About 3–4 h by road via Magelang; the usual arrival for most visitors).
- Getting aroundAngkot minibuses run from Pasar Induk Wonosobo near Plasa; fares are about Rp1,500–4,000 (≈ under US$1) depending on distance.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealTempe kemul (fried tempeh snack)Rp2,000–5,000 (≈ under US$1)
- Museum or sight ticketMenjer Lake entryAbout Rp3,000 (≈ under US$1) in peak season
- Budget bedBudget losmen room, a night, per roomRp75,000 (≈ US$5)
- Mid-range bedBudget losmen room, a night, per roomRp150,000 (≈ US$10)
- High-end bedBudget losmen room, a night, per roomRp250,000 (≈ US$16)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget Rp300,000 (≈ US$19) · Mid Rp600,000 (≈ US$40) · High Rp1,200,000 (≈ US$75)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- YIA Yogyakarta International Airport (About 3–4 h by road via Magelang; the usual arrival for most visitors) · SRG Semarang Ahmad Yani (About 3–4 h by road via Temanggung)
Weather and climate
Wonosobo: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
26°C79°F
18°C64°F
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Feb
26°C79°F
18°C64°F
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Mar
27°C81°F
18°C64°F
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Apr
27°C81°F
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May
27°C81°F
18°C64°F
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Jun
27°C81°F
17°C63°F
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Jul
27°C81°F
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Aug
27°C81°F
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Sep
28°C82°F
17°C63°F
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Oct
28°C82°F
18°C64°F
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Nov
27°C81°F
18°C64°F
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Dec
26°C79°F
18°C64°F
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High / low °C°F · rd = rain days
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Angkot minibuses run from Pasar Induk Wonosobo near Plasa; fares are about Rp1,500–4,000 depending on distance. Dokar (two-wheel horse carts) are for short hops, about Rp5,000 after haggling. For Dieng and the tea plantations you need a car, a scooter or a hired driver — there is no useful public transport to the plateau. Mendolo bus station is about 8 km east of the centre; a yellow angkot connects it to Plasa.
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Dieng Plateau
overnightDoor to door: 45–60 min each way
Car or scooter north via Kejajar, about 26 km; no useful public transportCar or scooter north via Kejajar, about 16 mi; no useful public transport
Telaga Warna, the temple groups and the craters need a full day. Sleep on the plateau if you want the sunrise without a 04:00 start.Telaga Warna, the temple groups and the craters need a full day. Sleep on the plateau if you want the sunrise without a 4:00 AM start.
Tambi tea plantation and factory
goDoor to door: About 40 min each way
Car or scooter towards Kejajar, on the Dieng road
Factory dates from 1865; tours show the production process. Combine with Dieng on the same day.
Menjer Lake
cautionDoor to door: About 30 min each way
Car or scooter, 12 km north of the centreCar or scooter, 7.5 mi north of the centre
Entry about Rp3,000 in peak season. Fish cages, a 400 m path, boat rental about Rp100,000. Bring your own food — there are only snack stalls.
Temanggung
goDoor to door: About 45 min
Bus or car east on the main road
Tobacco and coffee country; useful as a stop on the way to Semarang.
Kebumen
overnightDoor to door: About 3 h
Bus south via Purworejo or Banjarnegara
Beaches and limestone caves; too far for a return day.
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Around the Alun-alun and Plasa
The town centre: walkable to the square, the market and the noodle stalls. Best for one or two nights without a car.
Jalan Ahmad Yani
Main street with the budget losmen and mid-range hotels; angkot and dokar pass here.
Dieng Plateau
Homestays at 2,000 m, 45–60 min from town. Sleep here only if you want the sunrise without a 04:00 drive.Homestays at 2,000 m, 45–60 min from town. Sleep here only if you want the sunrise without a 4:00 AM drive.
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- Rp250,000–450,000 (≈ US$16–30) excl. bed
- Mid
- Rp450,000–900,000 (≈ US$30–55) excl. bed
- High
- Rp900,000 (≈ US$55)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range hotel double1 × 2 nights × Rp350,000 | Rp700,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × Rp600,000 | Rp2,400,000 |
| Car and driver, one day to Dieng1 × Rp700,000 | Rp700,000 |
| Dieng Plateau entry and site tickets, one day2 × Rp50,000 | Rp100,000 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × Rp150,000 | Rp300,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | Rp420,000 |
| Trip total≈ Rp1,155,000 per person per day, bed included | Rp4,620,000≈ US$300 |
2026 estimate in rupiah; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Mie Ongklok with beef satay | Rp15,000–30,000 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Tempe kemul (fried tempeh snack) | Rp2,000–5,000 (≈ under US$1) |
| Angkot ride in town | Rp1,500–4,000 (≈ under US$1) |
| Dokar short trip | About Rp5,000 (≈ under US$1) after haggling |
| Menjer Lake entry | About Rp3,000 (≈ under US$1) in peak season |
| Kalianget warm bath entry / bathtub rental | Rp1,000 (≈ under US$1) / Rp5,000 (≈ under US$1) |
| Bus Wonosobo → Purwokerto | About Rp30,000 (≈ US$2), 3 h |
| Bus Wonosobo → Jakarta | Rp60,000 (≈ US$4) non-A/C – Rp75,000 (≈ US$5) A/C |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Dieng is 2,000 (≈ under US$1) m up and cold at dawn: 5–10 °C, wind and mist. Bring a jacket, not a beach layer.Dieng is 2,000 (≈ under US$1) m up and cold at dawn: 41–50 °F, wind and mist. Bring a jacket, not a beach layer.
- Roads to Dieng are narrow and winding with steep drops; avoid riding a scooter there in rain or after dark.
- In July and August farmers dry tobacco leaves on the roads between Wonosobo and Temanggung — expect slow traffic and reduced visibility.
- The town shuts down by 19:00. Eat before then or you are limited to what is open near your hotel.The town shuts down by 7:00 PM. Eat before then or you are limited to what is open near your hotel.
- Kalianget warm baths are basic: local cleanliness standards, not spa ones.
Emergency numbers
- General emergency (one number)
- 112
- Police
- 110
- Ambulance
- 118
- Fire
- 113
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Ke alamat ini, yaTo this address, please
Emergency
- General emergency112
- Police110
- Ambulance118
- Fire113
Embassy
No embassies in Wonosobo. The US consulate is in Surabaya; most embassies are in Jakarta, with consulates-general in Surabaya and Bali.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Angkot Mendolo station → Plasa: about Rp4,000 (≈ under US$1), about 20 min
- Bus Wonosobo → Purwokerto: about Rp30,000 (≈ US$2), 3 h
- Car and driver to Dieng, one day: Rp500,000–1,000,000 (≈ US$35–65) per group
Say or show
- Terima kasih — Thank you (terima kasih)
- Berapa harganya? — How much is it? (berapa harganya)
- Terlalu mahal — Too expensive (terlalu mahal)
- Di mana terminal bus? — Where is the bus station? (di mana terminal bus)
- Saya mau ke Dieng — I want to go to Dieng (saya mau ke Dieng)
- Tolong — Help (tolong)
Telephone area code: 0286.
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Wonosobo. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Oct (dry season) · avoid Jan–Feb (rain), Jul–Aug (tobacco harvest traffic and Dieng crowds) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Dieng sunrise logistics: verified departure times, plateau temperatures and a homestay-vs-day-trip comparison.
- Mendolo bus station pages with operator names, fares and last departures to Jakarta, Purwokerto and Yogyakarta.
- Eat pages for Mie Ongklok Pak Muhadi and Bu Umi Longkrang with opening hours and last orders.
- Sindoro and Sumbing climb pages with trailheads, permits and season windows.