Situmurun Waterfall
Air Terjun Situmurun (Binangalom)
A waterfall on the east shore cliffs of Lake Toba that drops in several tiers straight into the lake. Visit by chartered boat from Parapat.
Situmurun Waterfall is on the east shore of Lake Toba, near Binanga Lom village in the Lumban Julu district. The falls cascade down a cliff several tens of meters high in seven tiers and empty directly into the lake. Because it is difficult to reach by land, most people go by chartered boat from Parapat or Ajibata. The boat trip takes about an hour, and the boat can be parked below the falls for a view up at the water. Water volume peaks in the rainy season and thins out in the dry season. Negotiate the charter fare in advance, and consider splitting the cost with other travelers. The lake can be windy, so bring sun protection and warm layers.
Opening hours
Daytime (by private boat)
Nearby sights
- Parapat
- Batu Gantung
- Tomok King Sidabutar's Tomb
- Samosir Island
- Tuktuk
- TB Silalahi Center
- Balige Market
- Ambarita Stone Chairs (Huta Siallagan)