About Danau Sebedang
Danau Sebedang is a natural freshwater lake located in Desa Sebedang, Kecamatan Sebawi, Kabupaten Sambas, West Kalimantan, Indonesia. Surrounded by lowland forest and rural settlements, the lake is known for its calm, dark waters and tranquil landscape. It serves as a local recreation area for residents and visitors, offering scenic views, fishing and boating activities, and is regarded as one of the notable natural attractions in Sambas Regency.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a calm natural lake surrounded by trees and village landscape with dark, reflective water. The shoreline has simple visitor facilities such as gazebos, seating areas and food stalls. Areas for viewing the lake, taking photographs, fishing and renting small boats are available. The environment is quiet and rural, suitable for relaxing, picnicking and enjoying sunset views over the water.
Key highlights
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Natural freshwater lake with calm, dark waters surrounded by lowland vegetation
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Scenic views and sunset photography over the lake
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Boating and fishing activities on the lake
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Gazebos and shoreline seating for relaxing and picnicking
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Rural village setting in Sebawi, Sambas Regency
Culture & Context
The lake is used by surrounding communities in Sebawi for fishing and daily livelihood activities and functions as a local recreational gathering place for residents of Sambas Regency.
Route
| By air | Via Supadio International Airport (PNK) in Pontianak, then overland travel by car or bus to Sambas Regency (approximately 4-5 hours) |
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| By road | Approximately 12-15 km south of Sambas town, accessible by car or motorcycle via the Sambas-Sebawi road to Desa Sebedang in Kecamatan Sebawi |