Lake Batur

Lake Batur (Danau Batur) is the largest crater lake in Bali, located within the Batur caldera in Kintamani District, Bangli Regency. Situated at about 1,031 meters above sea level at the foot of active Mount Batur and Mount Abang, it occupies a volcanic caldera formed by ancient eruptions. Part of the UNESCO-recognized Batur Global Geopark, the lake is notable for its scenic volcanic landscape, cultural importance, and role in Bali's irrigation system.

Visitors can expect a large crescent-shaped volcanic lake surrounded by caldera walls, black lava fields, and views of Mount Batur and Mount Abang. The area offers panoramic viewpoints from Penelokan, lakeside villages such as Kedisan, Buahan and Trunyan, boat jetties, lakeside restaurants and natural hot springs at Toya Bungkah. Visitors can explore viewpoints, take boat trips across the lake, visit Ulun Danu Batur Temple, and observe traditional fishing and farming activities around the caldera.

Lake Batur occupies the Batur caldera formed by major volcanic eruptions approximately 29,300 and 20,150 years ago. The caldera and lake have been shaped by subsequent eruptions of Mount Batur, one of Bali's most active volcanoes with recorded eruptions since the early 19th century. The area was designated part of the Batur Global Geopark due to its geological heritage.

The lake is considered sacred in Balinese Hindu tradition as the abode of Dewi Danu, goddess of lakes and water. Ulun Danu Batur Temple, originally located on the lake shore and relocated to higher ground after the 1926 eruption, is one of Bali's important water temples dedicated to the lake goddess and the subak irrigation system. The lake provides water for agriculture across central and southern Bali.