Samosir island Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
island in Samosir Regency, North Sumatra Province, Indonesia
About Samosir island
Samosir is the largest island within an island and the fourth largest lake island in the world. It also contains two smaller lakes, Lake Sidihoni and Lake Aek Natonang. Across the lake on the east of the island lies the Uluan Peninsula. The island was historically linked to the mainland of Sumatra on its western part by a narrow isthmus connecting the town of Pangururan on Samosir and Tele on mainland Sumatra, but it was split by the Tano Ponggol Canal and bridge in 1906, which was widened in 2019. Tele consequently offers one of the best views of Lake Toba and Samosir Island. One of the most important objects on the island is a Lutheran church, and opposite it is a huge hill.
Top Attractions in Samosir island
Explore the best things to see and do in Samosir island:
- ★Geosite Sipalakka
- ★Huta Siallagan
- ★Kiddle ride
- ★Museum Huta Bolon
- ★Speed boat rides
- ★Stone chairs and old houses
- ★Tomb of King Sidabutar
- ★Water scooters
Where to Eat in Samosir island
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Cotney Restaurant
- 🍴Jenny's Restaurant
- 🍴Joe's
- 🍴Leo's Restaurant
- 🍴Marco Polo
- 🍴Maruba Restaurant
Where to Stay in Samosir island
- 🏨Aman guesthouse
- 🏨Bagus Bay
- 🏨Christina Guesthouse
- 🏨D'Flo homestay & Cafe
- 🏨Ebikel's Homestay
- 🏨Haraira
Samosir island Travel Guide Sections
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