What is there to do in Medan Lake Toba?
Mia Phillips
Updated on February 28, 2026
Top Attractions in Medan
- Airport Railink Services. 1,305. Public Transportation Systems.
- Marian Shrine of Annai Velangkanni. 256. Religious Sites.
- Tjong A Fie’s Mansion. 572. Speciality Museums.
- Center Point Mall. 145.
- Brastagi Highland. 160.
- Maha Vihara Maitreya Cemara Asri. 118.
- Medan Grand Mosque. 518.
- Maimun Palace. 760.
Is Medan safe to travel now?
OVERALL RISK : MEDIUM. The city is not too safe. The crime rate is medium, and incidents often happen with both locals and tourists. If you travel to Medan, you should take care of additional safety measures and always watch out for your belongings.
What is Lake Toba reputed for?
supervolcanic eruption
Lake Toba is the site of a supervolcanic eruption estimated at VEI 8 that occurred 69,000 to 77,000 years ago, representing a climate-changing event.
Is Lake Toba bigger than Singapore?
Lake Toba is an immense volcanic lake covering an area of 1,707 km² (1,000 km² bigger than Singapore) with an island in its centre. Formed by a gigantic volcanic eruption some 70,000 years ago, it is probably the largest resurgent caldera on Earth.
How to get from Medan to Lake Toba?
Currently, Medan is the only city in Indonesia whose airport is connected by train. Alternatively, book a flight to Silangit Airport at Lake Toba via Sriwijaya Air, Citilink Indonesia, Batik Air or Garuda Indonesia. (Flight time: ~2h 05 min, from Rp.1,600,000 per pax for a two-way ticket)
What is Medan famous for?
Just like how the magnificent Taj Mahal is to India and the indestructible Great Wall is to China, Medan is famously known for the largest volcanic lake in the world, Lake Toba. It is a MUST in Eudaimoniacs’s bucket list. That’s how a local ethnic Batak Karo will greet you; wishing you an abundance of good health and prosperity.
What to do in Medan for honeymoon?
Enjoy the breathtaking caldera views by Lake Toba, hike up smoking volcanoes in Berastagi, and replenish your lost calories in the gastronomic paradise of Medan. When you think of calderas, an immediate destination that comes to mind is Santorini — one of the most desirable honeymoon destinations.
How many nights to stay on Lake Toba?
After I visited I definitely had a different perspective. The first thing is that two nights on Lake Toba just weren’t enough. To enjoy the area at an enjoyable pace and feel relaxed I think you should stay at least 3 nights. Second, the 4 hours drive from Medan is more like 4,5-5 hour drive from Medan.
