Things to do in Berastagi

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About Berastagi

If you visit Medan, North Sumatera, Berastagi should be included on your destination list. Tourist attractions in Berastagi offer lovely cool and chilly weather. The area itself can be easily reached by car or taking Sinabung or Sutra bus at a low cost. Reaching the area by car gives you more advantage as you can explore more destinations with ease. The peak of Berastagi mountain range offers striking natural beauty, making it one of the most interesting destinations for tourists who come from Medan. By driving for approximately 90 minutes from the city, you can visit various attractions in Berastagi, including panoramic hills, refreshing springs, Karo Village, and Berastagi Fruit Market. In Berastagi Fruit Market, you can buy a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, such as orange, strawberry, passion fruit, avocado, radish, carrot, and cabbage; all are sold at a reasonable price. Flower seeds and unique souvenirs are also available. Besides having an interesting traditional market, Berastagi used to be the place where Bung Karno went into exile. Back then, he lived in Lau Gumbah Village, around 3 kilometres away from the city centre. Moreover, Berastagi has Fransiskus Asisi Church, an iconic building that features great architecture and Karo traditional ornaments. There is also Pusaka Karo Museum, a historic site that displays various cultural relics from the ancient Karo ethnic group, such as national costume, cooking utensils, and other equipment.

Top Things to Do in Berastagi

So, are you ready to explore Berastagi and its lovely cool mountain range? Here are some top things to do in Berastagi that will make your vacation feel more exciting and unforgettable

Mikie Funland Recreational Park

Featuring an outdoor recreational park, Mikie Funland serves as an interesting place to play and enjoy the beauty of Berastagi. You and your family will find the first and newest European-themed recreational park in North Sumatera, which is equipped with the optimum safety standard. This attraction is one of the facilities in Mikie Holiday Resort and used as a commercial theme park for both guests and other visitors. The most extreme ride that will pump your adrenaline is Tsunami Ride which is 25-meter high and can rotate 360 degrees. Other interesting rides you should try are; T-Rex, a fast and terrifying dino-themed ride; The Scream or Haunting House that will scare you beyond belief; Jurassic Tree, the newest ride with the height of 33 meters; and The Falls, a 14-meter high slide which offers a tense sliding experience.

Air Terjun Sipisopiso

Located near Tongging Village, this waterfall is one of the most favourite destinations for both local and foreign tourists. It is situated 800 meters above sea level in the hill area and surrounded by pine forest. Air Terjun Sipisopiso is 120-meter high, making it the tallest waterfall in Indonesia. Once you visit this waterfall, it will amaze you. During your trip, take time to visit a view station at the peak of the hill to enjoy the natural beauty of Tanah Karo, as well as Samosir Island in the centre of Toba Lake. You can also make a path to explore the hill area around the waterfall.

Mount Sibayak

Mount Sibayak, also known as Mount Raja, is an active volcano with hot steam. Its eruption results in the rough structure of stone at the peak. At the same time, this condition also makes the mountain look unique and interesting for tourists. The height of Mount Sibayak is 2,094 meters above sea level. It is located in the plateau of Karo, Karo Regency, North Sumatera. The location is 77 kilometres away from Medan and can be reached by a 2-hour drive. Since it is situated in Berastagi tourism area, you can have a culinary tour on your way to this mountain.

Kubu Hill

Featuring a wide-open meadow with chilly weather, Kubu Hill gives you a fresh and relaxing view. It also serves as an excellent site for a family trip or picnic. Children can play in an open space and run here and there safely and comfortably. Moreover, this hill provides several playing facilities for children, including flying fox, horse riding or carriage, and an area to play kite. The entrance ticket to this attraction includes a picnic mat that can be used to relax or dine in the meadow. You can bring your meals or buy food and beverage from the on-site cafeteria.

Lingga Village

Lingga Village is a cultural site of Lingga Tanah Karo Kingdom which located in Simpang Empat, Karo Regency, North Sumatera. This site is 15 kilometres away from Brastagi and lies 1,200 meters above sea level. Lingga is a unique village that features traditional artistic houses which are centuries old. You will find many cultural and traditional elements in this village, including traditional houses, jambur for paries, geriten or a sarcophagus for ancestors, lesung or mortar for pounding rice, sapo page, and Karo Museum.

Top Culinary in Berastagi

While visiting Berastagi, you can have a taste of the regency’s culinary delights. Here are some of them

• Wajik and hot cendol in Bahagia Restaurant, around 15-minute before getting into the area of Berastagi. Wajik is a sweet and soft food made from sticky rice that you can bring as a gift from your trip. Meanwhile, hot cendol is a type of warm sweet beverage that you can enjoy in the cool weather of Berastagi.
• Pecel or peanut sauce, such as noodle with peanut sauce, peanut sauce with soup, and peanut sauce croquette. These foods are sweet and spicy, and of course, tasty.
• Dairy products in various flavours, such as yoghurt, mozzarella cheese, and milky ice cream. You can get all of them in Gundaling Farmstead. 
• Local Arabica coffee of Berastagi and Tanah Karo in a coffee shop of Jalan Kolam Renang. This coffee shop uses fresh green bean from the local farmers.

Where to Stay in Berastagi

Here are some options of favourite hotels in Berastagi

Hotel Alloyna Country Cottage

This hotel is located in Jalan Jamin Ginting No. 007, Sempajaya Peceren, Berastagi. It is suitable for those who travel and like to take the best travelling pictures. The location is strategic and easy to access by public transportations. This hotel is also close to Mount Sibayak, Mikie Funland, and Berastagi Fruit Market.

Hotel Kalang Ulu Berastagi

Located in Jalan Mimpin Tua Desa Sempajaya, Peceren, Berastagi, this hotel offers a cosy, clean, and cool space for your vacation. The hotel location is close to Mount Sibayak, Mejuah Park, and Mikie Funland.

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