Natural Wonder · Probolinggo, Indonesia
Mount Bromo
The Bromo (Javanese: ꦧꦿꦩ), or Mount Bromo (Javanese: ꦒꦸꦤꦸꦁꦧꦿꦩ, Indonesian: Gunung Bromo), is an active somma volcano, a Hindu pilgrimage site, and part of the Tengger mountains, in East Java, Indonesia.
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Landmark facts
| Location | Probolinggo, Indonesia |
|---|---|
| Type | Natural Wonder |
| Elevation | Elevation: 2329 m |
| Coordinates | 7.9417° S, 112.9500° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Mount Bromo is known for
The Bromo (Javanese: ꦧꦿꦩ), or Mount Bromo (Javanese: ꦒꦸꦤꦸꦁꦧꦿꦩ, Indonesian: Gunung Bromo), is an active somma volcano, a Hindu pilgrimage site, and part of the Tengger mountains, in East Java, Indonesia.
About Mount Bromo
The Bromo (Javanese: ꦧꦿꦩ), or Mount Bromo (Javanese: ꦒꦸꦤꦸꦁꦧꦿꦩ, Indonesian: Gunung Bromo), is an active somma volcano, a Hindu pilgrimage site, and part of the Tengger mountains, in East Java, Indonesia. At 2,329 meters (7,641 ft), it is not the highest peak of the massif, but is the most active and famous. The area is one of the most visited tourist destinations in East Java, and the volcano is included in the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Probolinggo |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Juanda International Airport (SUB) |
| Distance from the airport | 40.3 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
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- Juanda International Airport (SUB) · Surabaya, Indonesia · 40.4 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Mount Bromo?
The Bromo (Javanese: ꦧꦿꦩ), or Mount Bromo (Javanese: ꦒꦸꦤꦸꦁꦧꦿꦩ, Indonesian: Gunung Bromo), is an active somma volcano, a Hindu pilgrimage site, and part of the Tengger mountains, in East Java, Indonesia.
Where is Mount Bromo located?
Mount Bromo is in Probolinggo, Indonesia. Its coordinates are 7.9417° S, 112.9500° E.
How do I get to Mount Bromo?
The nearest town is Probolinggo, and the nearest airport is Juanda International Airport (SUB), about 40.3 miles away (straight line).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Bromo — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q679590 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.