Kawah Sikidang

Kawah Sikidang is an active geothermal crater on the Dieng Plateau in Dieng Kulon village, Batur District, Banjarnegara Regency, Central Java, Indonesia. It is the most accessible and visited crater in the Dieng volcanic complex, known for its main vent that shifts position within a large mud field. The site features bubbling mud pools, sulfur steam vents and wooden boardwalks, offering visitors a close view of ongoing volcanic activity in a highland setting.

Visitors can expect a large, barren volcanic field with bubbling grey mud pools and steaming sulfur vents emitting white smoke and a strong sulfur odor. A network of elevated wooden boardwalks and viewing platforms allows visitors to walk around and observe the active crater safely. The surrounding landscape is highland plateau with cool air, sparse vegetation near the crater and nearby hills. Facilities include ticket counters, parking and small food and souvenir stalls at the entrance.

Part of the Dieng volcanic complex, an active Quaternary volcanic plateau in Central Java. The name Sikidang comes from Javanese 'kidang' meaning deer, referring to the crater's main vent that appears to jump like a deer across the field. The crater lies within the historic Dieng Plateau, site of Hindu temple complexes dating from the 7th-8th centuries.

Located within the Dieng Plateau cultural landscape, an early Hindu settlement area in Java and a contemporary geotourism destination. Local Javanese communities associate the plateau's geothermal features with natural phenomena and folklore, and the crater is managed as part of the Dieng cultural and natural heritage tourism area.