Bukit Holbung
Rolling grassy slopes in southern Samosir, nicknamed “Teletubbies Hill,” with panoramic views of Lake Toba from the summit.
Bukit Holbung sits in the southwest of Samosir Island. It is a bare, smooth hill covered in grass, and its rounded shape resembles the hills from the Teletubbies cartoon, which made it a viral sensation on Indonesian social media. The climb from the parking lot at the foot of the hill takes about 30 to 45 minutes along a grassy path. From the ridge, you can see the southern bays of Lake Toba, the cliffs across the lake, and the Batak villages below. Clouds often drift over the hill at sunrise. There is no shade on the hill, and the midday sun is strong, so go early in the morning or late in the afternoon. Bring warm clothing when it’s windy. It is about 1.5 hours by motorbike from Tuk-Tuk and can be included on a loop around the island. Nearby is the small Lake Sidihoni, a lake within an island. A small entrance fee applies.
Opening hours
Open all day (sunrise or dusk recommended)
Nearby sights
- Sibea-bea Hill
- Efrata Waterfall
- Tele Observation Tower
- Pusuk Buhit
- Lake Sidihoni
- Aek Rangat Hot Springs
- Samosir Island
- Parbaba White Sand Beach