Printable maps of Surabaya
Interactive maps of hiking and biking routes around Surabaya
1. You can zoom in/out using your mouse wheel, as well as move the map of Surabaya with your mouse.2. This interactive map presents two modes: 'Biking Routes' and 'Hiking Routes'. Use the '+' button on the map to switch between them.
Railway and landscape maps of Surabaya area
This Surabaya map has two modes: 'Railway Network' and 'Landscape & Rural Map'. Use the '+' button on the map to navigate.City tours, excursions and tickets in Surabaya and surroundings
Nature and parks of Indonesia
The highest point of Lorenz Park is Puncak Jaya Mountain. Its height reaches almost 5,000 meters above sea level. There are several ecosystems in the park. This park is one of the most unexplored in the country. This applies not only to its territory but also to its fauna and flora. Not all species living in the park have been studied and classified. Unusual discoveries can be expected by scientists here. More than 600 species of birds live in the park. Some of them are endangered. For example, this is a southern cassowary. A new species of the kangaroo was discovered and described only a few years ago. This is a bondegezou. The place is one of the oldest areas of human settlement on earth. Several indigenous tribes live in the park. … Open
Photogallery of Surabaya sights
Our guide to Surabaya
Attractions and active leisure
As it was noted above, Surabaya doesn’t lack in variety of sports centers. The Taman Dayu golf center located in the picturesque suburb is in high demand. You can not only enjoy the game on the upscale course, but also relax from the hustle of big cities and enjoy the natural splendor. The Bukit Darmo golf center is also popular among guests of city. It features upscale equipment and is suitable even for … Open 
Cuisine and top restaurants
One of the most popular restaurants of Indonesian cuisine is BU Kris; it is possible to try all of the above mentioned national specialties there. The restaurant serves gourmet delicacies and affordable classics. The Tempo Doeloe restaurant serving local food is more moderate; full dinner of several courses will cost its guests no more than 10 USD. Traditional food, fast service and pleasant atmosphere are the main … Open
Traditions and mentality of Surabaya
It is prohibited to pass money and food with your left hand, as well as to touch your companion; it can cause resentment of natives. During a walk through the city streets you can see that there is always a relaxed atmosphere even in very busy and crowded places. The fact is that on the street and in public places one should be quiet; public express of anger or joy is simply not accepted here. Surabaya is a … Open
Travel guide to Surabaya
Sampoerna House is a really interesting architectural object. It is a complex of several colonial buildings in Dutch style created in the 19th century. A cigarette factory once located there. All its tobacco products were exclusively handmade. It is remarkable that the tobacco factory occupies part of the historical buildings even today. The other part is redesigned to a museum. Among the exhibits are old lighters, … Open
Advices for travellers
9. Tipping is customary almost at any place; tip is usually 5-10 % of the amount of services rendered. The appropriate reward for a maid and a doorman is 0.5-1 USD. 8. Those who expect to devote a lot of time to walks around nature reserves and parks are sure to take insects protectors. Hats would be useful too, as during the day the sun is very strong. 7. To mitigate the process of acclimatization it is … Open
Cultural excursion through Surabaya - things to see
A trip to the mosque Masjid Al Akbar Surabaya would be an unforgettable experience; the height of this massive edifice is 65 meters. The mosque is one of the largest buildings in South-East Asia. Its dome is equipped with an excellent viewing platform for curious tourists. Today, visitors can climb to the platform using an elevator and appreciate a panoramic view of the city. Age of many city attractions is … Open
